Bears Football to Open Season Saturday Against Broncos

RALEIGH, N.C. — Shaw University opens the 2026 football season Saturday, Aug. 29, when the Bears travel to Fayetteville State for a 6 p.m. kickoff. The Bears begin their second season under head coach Lamar Manigo looking to build around an experienced group of offensive returners while introducing a new-look defense. Shaw will face a Fayetteville State squad that finished 6-4 overall last season and closed the year with wins in six of its final seven games. The Broncos averaged 28.0 points and 320.0 yards of total offense per game in 2025, including 146.6 yards on the ground and 173.4…