A number of HBCU football teams enjoyed a break in the season with a bye in Week 4 of the college season, including Southern (1-3), which remains off my ballot. Here’s how I voted in the BOXTOROW HBCU football media poll this week.

1. Jackson State (2-1): Jackson State was one of eight teams in the Southwestern Athletic Conference to enjoy a bye week. The Tigers are an elite running and defensive team, sitting first in the SWAC in rushing yards (254.0) and first in points allowed per game (17.3). Jackson State’s dominance in those areas mirrors the strengths of its next opponent, Southern, which it plays on Saturday at A.W. Mumford Stadium.

2. South Carolina State (2-2): South Carolina State is coming off a 63-14 loss to South Florida. The Bulldogs were outmatched but weren't pulveri

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