Tag: MEAC Football

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

Staff

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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Tennessee State Stuns No. 24 Morgan State, 25-16, Behind Defensive Takeaways and Big Plays

Brandon King

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State delivered one of its biggest performances of the season Saturday, knocking off No. 24 Morgan State, 25-16, at Nissan Stadium. The Tigers combined explosive passing plays, timely defensive takeaways and a long, clock-draining third-quarter drive to earn the nine-point victory on October 17, 2026. Tennessee State limited the Bears to 16 points and 301 total yards while recording two interceptions and three sacks, according to the official box score. Tennessee State finished with 360 total yards, including 270 through the air, and held the ball…

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MEAC Football to Make History With Spanish-Language Simulcast on ESPN Deportes

Brandon King

HBCU football is expanding its reach beyond traditional English-language broadcasts. The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced that the October 29 matchup between Morgan State and South Carolina State will be featured in a historic Spanish-language simulcast on ESPN Deportes in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Fans will be able to watch the game in English on ESPN+ and in Spanish on ESPN Deportes, giving more viewers an opportunity to experience the excitement of HBCU football. The simulcast represents an opportunity to introduce MEAC football, its historic programs and its student-athletes…

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HBCU BREAKING: Alcorn State’s Jaylon Tolbert, Morgan State’s Cameron Edge Named to 2027 HBCU Legacy Bowl

Brandon King

Two HBCU quarterbacks are officially Legacy Bound! Alcorn State’s Jaylon Tolbert and Morgan State’s Cameron Edge have been announced as the first players selected for the 2027 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl. The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced the selections on October 13, recognizing two quarterbacks who have delivered impressive performances during the 2026 college football season. Tolbert will represent Team Robinson, while Edge has been selected for Team Gaither. Jaylon Tolbert — Alcorn State Tolbert has led the Braves’ passing attack with impressive production through six games. Tolbert…

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Morgan State Rallies Past Robert Morris, 28-27, Behind Keith Jenkins Jr.’s Two Touchdowns

Brandon King

Image via Chris Thompkins/Morgan State Athletics Morgan State produced a thrilling comeback Saturday, overcoming a 14-point deficit to defeat Robert Morris 28-27 in a dramatic football showdown. The Bears used an explosive third quarter to erase an early deficit before Keith Jenkins Jr. delivered the decisive touchdown with just 24 seconds remaining. Morgan State’s ability to run the football and respond under pressure proved crucial in the one-point victory. Robert Morris built a 14-0 lead behind quarterback Carson Haggard, who connected with Attawan Mays for a 28-yard touchdown in the…

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Cameron Edge Earns BOXTOROW National Player of the Week Honors After Record-Setting Performance

Brandon King

Morgan State quarterback Cameron Edge is officially getting his flowers after putting together a record-setting performance in the Bears’ thrilling 38-35 victory over Villanova. Edge has been named the BOXTOROW National Player of the Week, adding another major individual honor to an unforgettable Saturday for Morgan State football. The Bears needed every bit of Edge’s production to escape with the three-point victory, and the senior quarterback delivered when his team needed him most. The performance helped Morgan State secure one of the biggest wins of its season while putting Edge…

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South Carolina State’s perfect season ends on walk-off field goal

Brandon King

ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State’s perfect start to the 2026 season came to a heartbreaking end Saturday afternoon. The Citadel stunned the No. 15/12 Bulldogs 34-31, with Evan Kiely drilling a 31-yard field goal as time expired to give The Citadel its first victory over a ranked opponent since 2022. SC State entered the matchup 5-0 and nationally ranked, but The Citadel repeatedly answered every Bulldog push — and ultimately delivered the knockout punch on the final play of the game.  The loss snapped SC State’s five-game winning streak…

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