The Week 4 FCS HBCU Coaches Poll is out, and features some movers and shakers within the top 10.
For starters, Alcorn State catapulted itself into the top 10 with a 43-40 win in a thrilling shootout with Texas Southern. Grambling State dropped down four spots to No. 10. And there was a tie for No. 2 in the country between Alabama State and Jackson State.
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No. 1 South Carolina State, meanwhile, continues to roll. The Bulldogs are now 5-0, having cruised to a 31-21 win over Bethune-Cookman, and now look ahead to Citadel on Oct. 3. They earned all 16 first-place votes.
Here’s a look at the top 10.
1. South Carolina State (5-0)
T2. Alabama State (3-1)
T2. Jackson State (4-0)
4. Delaware State (3-2)
5. Prairie View A&M (2-3)
6. Alabama A&M (4-1)
7. Morgan State (3-1)
8. Alcorn State (3-2)
9. Norfolk State (2-3)
10. Grambling State (2-2)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: FCS HBCU Coaches Poll: Alcorn State jumps into top 10 while top 5 remains intact
