Tag: MEAC SWAC Challenge

2026 MEAC/SWAC Challenge Draws 1.2 Million Viewers, Becomes Second-Most-Watched in Event History

Brandon King

The 2026 MEAC/SWAC Challenge continues to show the growing national audience for HBCU football. Howard University’s thrilling matchup against Alabama A&M averaged 1.2 million viewers on ABC, with the broadcast peaking at 1.7 million viewers. The impressive audience represents a 10% year-over-year increase and makes the 2026 MEAC/SWAC Challenge the second-most-watched kickoff game in the event’s history. Howard ultimately delivered on the national stage, defeating Alabama A&M 31-24 in a dramatic finish at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. The matchup marked the opening of the 2026 HBCU football season and…

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Howard Scores Late TD to Claim MEAC/SWAC Challenge, 31-24, Over Alabama A&M

Brandon King

Howard opened the 2026 HBCU football season with a thrilling comeback victory, defeating Alabama A&M 31-24 Saturday night in the 20th Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. The Bison overcame a second-half rally by the Bulldogs and scored the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter to escape with the victory. Howard quarterback Ja’Shawn Scroggins delivered a career-best performance, completing 19 of 36 passes for 315 yards and three touchdowns while adding 49 yards on the ground. Howard Takes Early Control The Bison jumped out to a…

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North Carolina Central Tops Southern 31–14 in MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Brandon King

image via Doug Burt 31 Winner NCC 14 SUB Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F NCC 7 10 14 0 31 SU 7 7 0 0 14 It has been 251 days since the clock hit 0:00 in the 2024 Celebration Bowl and the 2025 season kicking off with the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, pitting the Jaguars of Southern University against the Eagles of North Carolina Central University. Led by then first-year head coach Terrence Graves, last season Southern recorded an 8-5 overall record, including 7-1 in the SWAC, on the path to…

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