Tag: MEAC Football

Norfolk State Pulls Away From Chicago State, 43-20

Brandon King

image via Norfolk State Football/IG Norfolk State used a dominant rushing attack and a 29-point run spanning the first half to pull away from Chicago State, earning a 43-20 road victory Saturday night at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. The Spartans improved to 3-2 on the season, while Chicago State fell to 1-4. Norfolk State finished with 623 total yards, including 358 rushing yards, while averaging 7.9 yards per offensive play. The Spartans also converted 8 of 16 third downs and held the ball for 33:14. HOW IT HAPPENED Chicago…

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North Carolina Central Taken to the Woodshed by East Carolina, 42-9

Brandon King

GREENVILLE, N.C. — North Carolina Central had no answer for East Carolina’s offensive explosion Saturday afternoon, as the Pirates overwhelmed the Eagles 42-9 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. N.C. Central opened the scoring with a 39-yard field goal from freshman Riley Daniels, but the lead lasted only briefly. East Carolina answered with a touchdown run by TJ Engleman Jr. to take a 7-3 advantage after one quarter. Then the game got away from the Eagles. East Carolina erupted for 35 points in the second quarter, scoring five touchdowns to turn a four-point…

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South Carolina State Defeats Bethune-Cookman 31-21, Improves to 5-0

Brandon King

South Carolina State remained unbeaten Saturday night, defeating Bethune-Cookman 31-21 at Daytona Stadium in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Bulldogs improved to 5-0 on the season, while Bethune-Cookman fell to 2-2. South Carolina State built a 24-7 halftime advantage, survived a second-half rally by the Wildcats and put the game away with a fourth-quarter touchdown. South Carolina State finished with 430 yards of total offense, including 282 rushing yards and 148 passing yards. Bethune-Cookman managed 238 total yards. How It Happened South Carolina State struck first when Josh Shaw scored on…

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Norfolk State’s Jason Wonodi Collects Pair of National Honors Following Hampton Takeover

Brandon King

Norfolk State return specialist Jason Wonodi has added two national honors to an already memorable week. Wonodi was named the Stats Perform FCS National Special Teams Player of the Week and the BOXTOROW HBCU National Player of the Week after delivering a record-setting performance in Norfolk State’s 42-21 victory over Hampton in the 61st Battle of the Bay. The redshirt senior from Brockton, Massachusetts, returned three punts for a school-record 170 yards, averaging 56.7 yards per return. Two of those returns went for touchdowns. Wonodi broke loose for a 76-yard…

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South Carolina State Hangs On to Defeat Furman, 20-17

Brandon King

image via South Carolina State Athletics South Carolina State remains unbeaten. The No. 16 Bulldogs jumped on No. 24 Furman early, weathered a second-half comeback and made the biggest defensive play of the night late in the fourth quarter to escape with a 20-17 victory Saturday night in Greenville. The win moves South Carolina State to 4-0 on the season, while Furman falls to 2-2. It was the first meeting between the programs since 2015. (Furman University⁠) SC State Comes Out Firing The Bulldogs needed just one play to get…

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South Carolina State Defeats FAMU 31-13 in Orange Blossom Classic

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Image via the Tallahassee Democrat MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — South Carolina State made a statement on one of HBCU football’s biggest stages Sunday, overpowering Florida A&M 31-13 in the Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium. The No. 22 Bulldogs improved to 2-0 behind a dominant rushing attack and a defense that made life miserable for the Rattlers throughout the afternoon. South Carolina State finished with 479 total yards, including 292 on the ground, while limiting Florida A&M to just 161 total yards and minus-1 rushing yard. The Bulldogs also…

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South Carolina State Climbs to No. 22 in AFCA FCS Coaches Poll After 87-0 Week Zero Rout

Brandon King

image via South Carolina State Athletics South Carolina State Is Making Noise South Carolina State has wasted no time making a statement in the 2026 college football season. After an emphatic 87-0 shutout victory in Week Zero, the Bulldogs have moved up to No. 22 in the latest AFCA FCS Coaches Poll. The jump puts South Carolina State firmly among the nation’s ranked FCS programs and gives the Bulldogs plenty of momentum heading into the rest of the season. An 87-0 Statement South Carolina State’s opening-week performance was about as…

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South Carolina State Blasts Savannah State 87-0 Behind Explosive First Half

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ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State opened the season with an emphatic 87-0 victory over Savannah State. The Bulldogs scored 21 points in the first quarter. Quarterback Keely Watson threw touchdown passes to Malaqhi Jones from 23 yards and Mason Pickett-Hicks from 9 yards, while Ronnie Robinson added a 30-yard touchdown run. SC State added 31 points in the second quarter to take a 52-0 halftime lead, emphatically slamming the door on the competitive portion of the evening’s festivities. Watson connected with Tyler Smith for his third touchdown pass, Zaivan…

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Delaware State Survives Stony Brook Rally After Wild Momentum Swings, Wins 41-34

Brandon King

DOVER, Del. — Delaware State survived a furious Stony Brook comeback Thursday night, turning a wild season opener into a 41-34 victory after the Hornets watched a 25-point lead disappear. The game featured multiple momentum swings, but Delaware State’s first major run put the Hornets firmly in control. After Stony Brook grabbed an early 6-0 advantage, Delaware State responded by scoring 24 unanswered points, turning the deficit into a 24-6 lead. The Hornets continued to pour it on and eventually pushed their advantage to 31-6, building what appeared to be…

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HBCU Football Is Back: 2026 Week Zero Schedule

Brandon King

The wait is finally over as HBCU programs across the country take the field for Week Zero of the 2026 college football season. The opening slate features teams from the MEAC, SWAC, CIAA, SIAC and other HBCU conferences, with several intriguing matchups scheduled throughout the weekend. From conference showdowns to nonconference tests, Week Zero gives fans an early look at some of the teams looking to make a run in 2026. 🏈 HBCU Week Zero Schedule Thursday, Aug. 27 Friday, Aug. 28 Saturday, Aug. 29 Sunday, Aug. 30 All times…

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