BOXTOROW: HBCU Football Coaches and Media Polls | Week 9
The HBCU FCS coaches and the HBCU media polls for Week 9 are administered by BOXTOROW. The records of the football teams are through Oct. 29.

Sep 16, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; North Carolina Central Eagles head coach Trei Oliver watches game action against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
2023 BOXTOROW HBCU FCS Coaches Poll | Week 9
- North Carolina Central (16), 7-1
- Florida A&M (2), 7-1
- Tennessee State (1), 6-2
- Alcorn State, 5-3
- Jackson State, 6-3
- Southern, 5-3
- Alabama, State 4-3
- Howard, 4-4
- Hampton, 4-4
- Alabama A&M, 4-4
(1st-place votes in parentheses)
Others receiving votes: Grambling (4-4) 14, South Carolina State (3-5) 1, Morgan State (2-5) 1.

Sep 16, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; North Carolina Central Eagles quarterback Davius Richard (11) throws against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
2023 HBCU Football Media Top 10 Poll | Week 9
- North Carolina Central (16), 7-1
- Florida A&M (3), 7-1
- Benedict, 9-0
- Virginia Union, 8-1
- Tennessee State, 6-2
- Jackson State, 6-3
- Virginia State, 8-1
- Fayetteville State, 7-2
- Alcorn State, 5-3
- Tuskegee, 7-2
(1st-place votes in parentheses)
Others receiving votes: Alabama State (4-3) 19, Southern (5-3) 15, Allen (7-2) 5, Prairie View A&M (3-5) 3, Fort Valley State (7-2) 3, Hampton (4-4) 1, Johnson C. Smith (6-3) 1.

Florida A&M defensive linemen Allen Smith Jr. (left) and Makody Robertson celebrates a play against the Prairie View A&M Panthers at the Rattlers' homecoming football game at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
HBCU Legends' Vote In Week 9
- North Carolina Central
- Florida A&M
- Tennessee State
- Benedict College
- Alcorn State
- Virginia Union
- Jackson State
- Prairie View A&M
- Virginia State
- Tuskegee