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Black College Football Poll
Week 1
September 3, 2003
| School |
Mascots |
Points |
(#1 Votes) |
Records |
| 1. Bethune-Cookman |
Wildcats |
285 |
(27) |
1-0 |
| 2. Grambling State* |
Tigers |
252 |
( 2) |
0-1 |
| 3. Morgan State |
Bears |
203 |
|
1-0 |
| 4. Southern |
Jaguars |
171 |
|
1-0 |
| 5. Alabama State |
Hornets |
144 |
( 1) |
1-0 |
| 6. Tennessee State |
Tigers |
119 |
|
1-0 |
| 7. Alcorn State |
Braves |
87 |
|
1-0 |
| 8. North Carolina A&T |
Aggies |
77 |
|
1-0 |
| 9. Alabama A&M |
Bulldogs |
61 |
|
0-1 |
| 10. Virginia State |
Trojans |
54 |
|
1-0 |
*2002 Black College Football National Champions!
Other Teams Receiving Votes:
| School |
Mascots |
Points |
| Fayetteville State |
Broncos |
34 |
| Hampton |
Pirates |
21 |
| Florida A&M |
Rattlers |
16 |
| Fort Valley State |
Wildcats |
12 |
| Bowie State |
Bulldogs |
10 |
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