This week on SZN Opener, Howard University’s Marcus Smith Jr. sat down with host Rodney Rikai to talk college golf. In his 1-on-1 with Rikai, the rising star reflected on joining the historic HBCU’s golf program and what he loves about the sport.

Basketball

The new season tipped off with just one player who went to a historically Black college.

College Sports

Ed Reed announced Bethune-Cookman University will not hire him as head football coach following his critical comments of the Florida HBCU.

It's the first HBCU to compete in an NCAA meet.

T.C. Taylor, the wide receivers coach for the Tigers during their undefeated regular season, was hired on the recommendation of outgoing head coach Deion Sanders.

If early performances are any indication, we're in for a treat this season.

If Jackson State's football coach really believes in “changing the game,” the HBCU is the best place.

History was made when star Hampton University student-athlete Byron Perkins became the first openly gay D1 football player at an HBCU. But stigmas still exist, author George Johnson says.

Alabama State's football coach snubbing Jackson State coach Deion Sanders isn't all bad.

Name, Image, and Likeness deals increasingly include Black college stars.

A growing number of HBCU athletic departments are making a play to move beyond so-called "traditionally Black” sports. Here's what that means moving forward.

Controversial eligibility issues take center stage.