One Yard: Stadium

Tailgate Throwdown is a cooking competition show like you’ve never seen before. Three HBCU Alumni amateur chefs will battle it out to see who can truly throwdown on the lot. Across three delectable courses—veggies, sides, and, of course, the meat—the contestants will have to impress the greatest panel of judges ever assembled under a pop-up […]

Tailgate Throwdown is a cooking competition show like you’ve never seen before. Three HBCU Alumni amateur chefs will battle it out to see who can truly throwdown on the lot. Across three delectable courses—veggies, sides, and, of course, the meat—the contestants will have to impress the greatest panel of judges ever assembled under a pop-up tent: “The Tailgate Chef” himself, Chef Jason Ellis, foodie influencer and entrepreneur Eating With Erica, former restauranteur turned radio exec, Solo, and special guest, celebrity chef Ashley Clay. Tailgate Throwdown is hosted by none other than the multi-talented George 2.0, actor, writer, producer, DJ, and self-proclaimed tailgate expert.

Tailgate Throwdown is a cooking competition show like you’ve never seen before. Three HBCU Alumni amateur chefs will battle it out to see who can truly throwdown on the lot. Across three delectable courses—veggies, sides, and, of course, the meat—the contestants will have to impress the greatest panel of judges ever assembled under a pop-up tent: “The Tailgate Chef” himself, Chef Jason Ellis, foodie influencer and entrepreneur Eating With Erica, former restauranteur turned radio exec, Solo, and special guest, celebrity chef Ashley Clay. Tailgate Throwdown is hosted by none other than the multi-talented George 2.0, actor, writer, producer, DJ, and self-proclaimed tailgate expert.

As they believe in themselves and each other, they hit the field and deliver a jaw-dropping and explosive Show.

Welcome to The Show, where the Jackson State University football team, The Sonic Boom of the South marching band, and the Prancing J-Settes dance team are a legacy, a calling, and a family.

Whether they’re in the band, the dance team, or the football team, JSU students put in the work.

Black athletes are realizing their tremendous power and influence, even in amateur sports.

We’re spotlighting the top 5 most epic HBCU rivalry games. Let’s go!

One Yard reviewed 2019 marching band showings spanning memorable homecoming performances and HBCU football Classics as well as this year’s January 25th Honda Battle of the Bands showcase held at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. These are the best of the best.

Watch Deion Sanders, and his sons, Shilo and Shedeur discuss their vision for the upcoming season of Jackson State University football to the impact they hope to have on HBCU culture.