• April 30, 2025: The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announces details for its 16th Annual Induction Ceremony. The announcement includes the date, time, location, master of ceremonies, the Class of 2025 inductees, and award winners for the 2024 Black College Football Player of the Year and Black College Football Pro Player of the Year.
• June 7, 2025: The 16th Annual Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by the Atlanta Falcons, is scheduled to take place. The ceremony will be held at 7:30 PM ET at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia. During this event, the Class of 2025 will be officially inducted, and Jada Byers and Cobie Durant will be honored with their respective awards. Over 30 previous BCFHOF inductees and other VIPs are expected to attend.

Cast of Characters

• Henry Dyer: Inductee in the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. He is associated with Grambling State University.
• Rashean Mathis: Inductee in the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. He is associated with Bethune-Cookman University.
• Jacquay Nunnally: Inductee in the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. He is associated with Florida A&M University.
• Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: Inductee in the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. He is associated with Tennessee State University.
• Jay "Sky" Walker: Inductee in the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. He is an alum of Howard University.
• Coach Fred "Pop" Long: Inductee in the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. He is associated with Wiley College.
• Jada Byers: Recipient of the 2024 Black College Football Player of the Year award and the Deacon Jones Trophy. He is associated with Virginia Union University.
• Cobie Durant: Recipient of the 2024 Black College Football Pro Player of the Year award, presented by the NFLPA. He is a cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams and an alum of South Carolina State.
• Steve Wyche: Will serve as the master of ceremonies for the 16th Annual Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. He works for NFL Network and is an alum of Howard University.
• Kyle T. Mosley: Author of the article. He is the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for HBCU Legends. He is a Morehouse Alum and has extensive media experience covering HBCU and professional sports. He also hosts podcasts.

Welcome back to the Black Sports Insiders! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of HBCU football championships with the legendary Coach Johnnie Cole. We'll cover key strategies, standout players, and coaching philosophies that define success in the HBCU conferences.

Kyle T. Mosley, along with co-hosts Keisha J. Kelley and Wilton C. Jackson II, will guide you through insightful conversations that explore the challenges and triumphs of coaching football at historically black colleges and universities.

From Coach Johnnie Cole's reflections on mid-season adjustments and team culture transformations, to the emotional rivalries, he'll take you behind-the-scenes action. HBCU Legends/Black Sports Insiders will highlight some exceptional coaching performances this season, debate predictions for upcoming games, and spotlight key players like Jackson State's Irv Mulligan and Arkansas-Pine Bluff's JaVonnie Gibson.

Coach, Kyle, Keisha, and Wilton provide their SIAC and CIAA Championship game predictions.

For comprehensive HBCU sports coverage, follow us on our social media channels at Black Sports Insiders and HBCU Legends. And don't miss our special segments, including a look back at Mississippi Valley State University's Coach Wade and his heartfelt press conference about the loss of Ryan Quinney.

Reducing Distractions in Football Coaching: "It's a lot of distractions when it comes down to a coaching football, team and program. And so that's one of the number one things—cut down some of the distractions."

HBCU Football Priorities: "He don't think that Black College takes football serious. And it is some truth to that, you know, to to make sure that there are some priorities."

Chennis Berry on Discipline: "I've watched the game that where a kid had a personal foul, and he when when he took the kid out, he pointed to the locker room."

First-Year Coaching Challenges: "If you look stat wise, nobody's willing to score a lot of points in the second half."