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Deion Sanders and Jackson State Provide Hope in Opening Win Amid Water Crisis

JSU football dominated in its 2022 Orange Blossom Classic win against Florida A&M, providing an escape for the city as it grapples with a water crisis.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 5, 2022

Luke DeCock: Game that should’ve been all that’s right about college sports becomes all that’s wrong

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — In the end, the bands played on, a potential disaster averted. Florida A&M, undermanned and eventually overwhelmed, limped off the field at Kenan Stadium having put up a noble fight against North Carolina, even with a third of its roster back in Tallahassee, ineligible.

Tribune News Service · Aug 28, 2022

UNC football opener will be played as scheduled despite Florida A&M eligibility issues

Florida A&M communicated its concerns with North Carolina of a depleted roster throughout the day on Friday, which led to a wild three hours and speculation on social media that Saturday’s 8 p.m. opener at Kenan Stadium would not be played.

Tribune News Service · Aug 26, 2022