Louisiana, Ford and Gophers

Louisiana prep running back Xavier Ford commits to Gophers
The Gophers football program added depth to its backfield on Sunday when highly productive running back Xavier Ford from Leesville (La.) High School gave a verbal commitment to join Minnesota’s 2025 recruiting class.
Gophers Football recruiting: Minnesota gets 2025 commit from record-setting Louisiana running back
A record-setting running back from Louisiana has committed to P.J. Fleck and Co. Xavier Ford announced his pledge of allegiance to the Gophers on Sunday. The three-star running back was named Mr. Football in Louisiana this fall after running for 3,
Gophers gain 2025 commitment from Louisiana Mr. Football Xavier Ford
The Gophers football program gained a commitment from 2025 three-star Louisiana running back Xavier Ford on Sunday. Ford, a 5-foot-9, 210-pound running back out of Leesville High School in Leesville,
Minnesota Gophers Receive Commitment from Louisiana Mr. Football
The Minnesota Gophers got a late commitment on Sunday morning from 2024 Louisiana Mr. Football Xavier Ford, a 2025 running back out of Leesville.
Gophers snag late commitment from three-star RB Xavier Ford
Xavier Ford. Ford was named “Mr. Football” by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association after a record-setting season in which he rushed for 3,467 yards and 52 touchdowns. He will officially sign his letter of intent on Feb.
HBCU makes history with first-ever varsity rowing program
The rowing club at Xavier University of Louisiana is being elevated to become the first-ever varsity-level program at an HBCU.
Xavier University Celebrates Its Centennial Anniversary
Xavier University celebrated its Centennial anniversary on Jan. 17, and the HBCU looked to its past to inform its future.
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Dunning chosen RRAC Defensive Player of the Week
Xavier University of Louisiana's Corey Dunning is the Red River Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week in men's ...
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Xavier University kicks off yearlong centennial celebration
U.S. Rep. Troy Carter (D-New Orleans), who graduated from Xavier in 1986, also spoke highly of the university, saying its ...
HBCU basketball squad outside top 25 despite unbeaten record
The post HBCU basketball squad outside top 25 despite unbeaten record appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
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LSWA announces 2024 All-Louisiana Collegiate Soccer Team
Xavier of Louisiana midfielder Luci Schroeder repeated as the state’s Player of the Year to lead the 2024 Louisiana Sports ...
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Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL) Announces Investments in Building Use-Inspired Research Capabilities at Xavier University of Louisiana
Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL) has announced a $174,000 investment in use-inspired research and development (UIRD) ...
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Guest column: HBCU groups are in the fight for environmental justice and deserve a bigger role
At Xavier University of Louisiana, members of the student-led group XULA Geaux Green are cultivating environmental consciousness on the New Orleans campus. From cleanups that reveal the beauty of ...
Step Up 5K Run and Walk: A call for change in the wake of tragedy
Xavier University of Louisiana, in partnership with The Aligned Foundation, is proud to host the inaugural Step Up 5K Run and Walk on Jan. 18, 2025, at 9 a.m. This event invites all New Orleanians to ...
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He rushed for over 3,000 yards, scored 52 TDs. Check out LSWA's Mr. Football
However, none of them had a season like the one Xavier Ford had this fall ... to the Division II select semifinals — the central Louisiana school’s first semifinal appearance since 2018.
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Xavier, nation’s only Catholic HBCU, celebrates 100 years: 'It’s a sacred place'
Nowhere else can you get the level of love, respect and academic prowess than you will get at Xavier University,” said U.S.