Cam Newton Pivots to HBCU Tour After Show Cancelation

Former NFL MVP will use funds from canceled BET+ show to spotlight HBCU sports and culture

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Cam Newton's BET+ show "106 & Sports" was canceled after just 8 episodes, but the former NFL quarterback is using the funds to launch a tour highlighting sports and culture at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Newton plans to visit at least 4 HBCU campuses this fall for his "4th & 1 with Cam Newton" College Tailgate Experience, where he will produce content for his podcast and shine a light on the unique HBCU student-athlete experience.

Why it matters

Newton's show was intended to give more exposure to HBCUs, and even though it was canceled, he is finding a new way to continue supporting these institutions that are often overlooked in mainstream media. HBCUs play a vital role in providing educational and athletic opportunities for Black students, and Newton's platform can help amplify their stories.

The details

After 8 episodes, BET+ announced it would not renew Newton and co-host Ashley Nicole Moss's show "106 & Sports" for a second season. Rather than be discouraged, Newton is pivoting to launch a tour visiting at least 4 HBCU campuses this fall for his "4th & 1 with Cam Newton" College Tailgate Experience. The tour will include video production for Newton's podcast, allowing him to directly tell the stories of HBCU student-athletes and campus culture.

  • BET+ canceled "106 & Sports" in February 2026 after 8 episodes.
  • Newton's HBCU tour is planned for the fall of 2026, with exact dates to be announced in the coming months.

The players

Cam Newton

Former NFL MVP quarterback who co-hosted the canceled BET+ show "106 & Sports" and is now launching a tour to spotlight sports and culture at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Ashley Nicole Moss

Co-host of the canceled BET+ show "106 & Sports" alongside Cam Newton.

BET+

The streaming service that canceled Newton and Moss's show "106 & Sports" after just one season.

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What they’re saying

“I took on the BET project for one reason: To give back and shine a light on the excellence of our HBCUs — their student-athletes, their academic programs, their alumni, and that one-of-a-kind gameday experience.”

— Cam Newton (Complex)

“Introducing the '4th & 1 with Cam Newton' College Tailgate Experience. We're taking the energy from the set to the culture. Coming to a campus near you this fall. Stay tuned and if you want to partner hit me up.”

— Cam Newton (LinkedIn)

“I'm extremely proud of the work Ashley Nicole Moss and I put in those eight episodes. But I've always believed that if you want the narrative to be handled right, you have to hold the pen yourself. I'm taking the energy from the set and bringing it straight to the yard.”

— Cam Newton (LinkedIn)

What’s next

The four HBCU campuses that Newton will visit for his "4th & 1 with Cam Newton" College Tailgate Experience will be announced via his social media channels in the coming months.

The takeaway

Despite the cancelation of his BET+ show, Cam Newton remains committed to using his platform to spotlight the excellence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. By launching his own HBCU tour, Newton is taking control of the narrative and ensuring these important institutions and their student-athletes receive the attention and recognition they deserve.