Tag: MEAC Football

Delaware State Holds Off Morgan State, 24-14, Behind Late Defensive Touchdown

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Defensive Touchdown DOVER, Del. — Delaware State made the plays when it mattered most, defeating Morgan State 24-14 on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Stadium in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) matchup. The Hornets overcame a fourth-quarter scare and used a defensive touchdown in the closing minutes to secure the 10-point victory. After a scoreless first quarter, Delaware State opened the scoring with a 2-yard touchdown run by quarterback Marqui Adams with 5:38 remaining in the first half. Morgan State answered just before halftime when quarterback Cameron Edge scored on a…

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Late Score Lifts North Carolina Central to 29-28 Comeback Victory Over Norfolk State

Brandon King

image via Doug Burt North Carolina Central kept its MEAC championship hopes alive Saturday afternoon, overcoming an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to escape Norfolk State with a dramatic 29-28 victory at William “Dick” Price Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia. Senior quarterback Joshua Jones connected with Mehki Wall for a 26-yard touchdown with just 27 seconds remaining, capping a thrilling comeback and preserving the Eagles’ unbeaten conference record. NCCU improved to 5-5 overall and 3-0 in MEAC play, while Norfolk State fell to 4-6 overall and 0-3 in conference competition. Eagles Rally After…

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Ricorian Brown’s Late Touchdown Lifts South Carolina State Past Howard, 35-28

Brandon King

South Carolina State found a way to escape Washington, D.C., with another important MEAC victory. The Bulldogs defeated Howard 35-28 on Thursday night, November 5, behind a clutch performance from running back Ricorian Brown, who delivered the game-winning touchdown with just 17 seconds remaining. Brown finished with 143 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including the decisive 9-yard scoring run that capped a seven-play, 74-yard drive. South Carolina State improved to 8-2 overall and 3-0 in MEAC competition, while Howard fell to 4-6 and 1-2 in conference play. Bulldogs Build Halftime…

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Delaware State Erases 17-Point Deficit to Stun Norfolk State 36-33 on Walk-Off Field Goal

Brandon King

36 Winner DSU 33 NSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F DSU 0 10 9 17 36 NSU 10 7 16 0 33 Delaware State pulled off an incredible comeback Saturday, overcoming a 17-point deficit to defeat Norfolk State 36-33 on a walk-off field goal at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Hornets scored the game’s final 20 points, turning a 33-16 deficit into a dramatic three-point victory. The comeback was capped by a 35-yard field goal by Patrick Fisher-Butler as time expired, according to Delaware State’s official box score and…

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North Carolina Central Blanks Howard 34-0 Behind Dominant Defensive Performance

Brandon King

image via Doug Burt North Carolina Central put together a dominant performance on both sides of the football Saturday, shutting out Howard 34-0 in a MEAC matchup. After a scoreless first quarter, the Eagles found their rhythm offensively in the second quarter and never looked back. NCCU scored 13 points in the second quarter, added seven in the third and finished with 14 in the fourth to secure the shutout victory. The Eagles’ defense held Howard to just 114 total yards of offense, including 44 passing yards and 70 rushing…

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South Carolina State Blows Past Morgan State 51-10 Behind Dominant Offensive Performance

Brandon King

South Carolina State made a statement in MEAC play Thursday night, overwhelming Morgan State 51-10 at Hughes Stadium in Baltimore. The Bulldogs dominated on both sides of the football, piling up 509 total yards while limiting the Bears to just 150. What started as a competitive contest in the second quarter quickly turned into a one-sided affair as South Carolina State scored 30 unanswered points in the second half to secure the 41-point victory. With the win, South Carolina State improved to 7-2 overall and 2-0 in MEAC competition, while…

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South Carolina State Pulls Away From Norfolk State for 22-7 MEAC Victory

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image via SCSU Athletics 7 Norfolk St. 4-4 , 0-1 22 Winner South Carolina St. 6-2 , 1-0 Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F Norfolk St. 0 0 7 0 7 South Carolina St. 10 9 0 3 22 South Carolina State used a strong first-half performance, two rushing touchdowns from Mason Pickett-Hicks and a disciplined defensive effort to defeat Norfolk State 22-7 on Saturday, Oct. 24, in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The Bulldogs improved to 6-2 overall and opened MEAC play with a victory, while Norfolk State fell to 4-4 overall and 0-1…

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South Carolina State’s Joshua Barker Earns No. 1 FCS Defensive Line Grade With Elite 90.2 PFF Mark

Brandon King

South Carolina State Bulldogs defensive lineman Joshua Barker is putting together a season worthy of national recognition. Barker has earned an elite 90.2 Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade, ranking No. 1 among both HBCU and FCS defensive linemen midway through the 2026 college football season. The distinction puts the Bulldogs standout at the top of the position rankings and adds another individual accomplishment to South Carolina State’s championship aspirations. Barker Is Making His Presence Felt in the Trenches Barker has already demonstrated his ability to disrupt opposing offenses. During South…

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From Baton Rouge to Bison History: Ted White and Jason DeCuir’s Howard Football Brotherhood Comes Full Circle

Brandon King

Image via The Dig Some of the greatest stories in HBCU football begin long before kickoff. For Howard University head football coach Ted White and former Bison placekicker Jason DeCuir, their story began in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and eventually helped deliver one of the most memorable victories in Howard football history. In October 2026, their journey came full circle during Howard’s Homecoming celebration. White, who led the Bison as a quarterback during their 1996 Black College Football National Championship season, returned to Greene Stadium for his first Homecoming game as…

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Norfolk State’s Quinton Goins Ranks No. 4 Among FCS Edge Defenders

Brandon King

Norfolk State defensive standout Quinton Goins is earning national recognition for his performance in the trenches, ranking among the top edge defenders in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) at the midway point of the 2026 college football season. According to a midseason ranking shared by HBCU Sports, Goins owns an 88.1 Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade, ranking No. 2 among HBCU players and No. 4 among FCS edge defenders. The recognition is backed by a productive season for the Norfolk State defender. Through seven games, Goins has recorded 16 total…

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