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North Carolina Central “All gas, no brakes” preparing for FCS playoff team

North Carolina Central started the 2025 season with a MEAC/SWAC Challenge win, but don’t expect the Eagles to rest on their laurels by any means. “It’s all gas, no brakes; we’ve got to get better every week,” Eagles head coach Trei Oliver said during Monday’s MEAC coaches’ call. “We’re not saving anybody or pulling anybody […]

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Top 10 HBCU Classic Football Games You Must Attend

HBCU classics aren’t just football games—they’re living, breathing cultural festivals that happen to include four quarters and a scoreboard. In one weekend you’ll catch a family reunion in the parking lot, a world-class music showcase at halftime, and a civic homecoming that pours millions into local businesses. Why Classics Matter (and how to do them

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The 2025 MEAC/SWAC Challenge was wild — here are 5 big takeaways

The MEAC/SWAC Challenge has concluded with North Carolina Central coming out victorious, defeating Southern 31-14. This ends a three-game losing streak for the MEAC in this series, improving the conference’s all-time record to 12-7. Here are 5 Takeaways from the 2025 MEAC/SWAC Challenge. 1. Running wild in Atlanta The running game was the star of

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Shedeur Sanders expected to part of Cleveland Browns roster

The Browns’ quarterback room appears to be taking shape, and according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will be part of the final cutdown. Schefter reported Sunday that Sanders, the former Colorado standout and son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, is expected to secure a spot on Cleveland’s 53-man roster

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“Electric” Chris Mosley runs North Carolina Central to MEAC/SWAC Challenge victory

Chris Mosley was thought of as North Carolina Central’s best-kept secret coming into the 2025 football season. The secret is a little harder to keep following the redshirt senior’s 15-carry, 174-yard, one touchdown performance in the Eagles’ 31-14 victory over Southern in Saturday’s Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge. “He wasn’t used to getting the ball that much,”

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Trey Holly’s ‘Chucky’ doll is more than just a toy. It is a symbol of inspiration

Southern University running back Trey Holly had an unlikely companion with him during the MEAC/SWAC Challenge. A Chucky doll. For Holly, the horror movie doll represents more than a pop culture reference—it’s a powerful symbol of his own journey and fighting spirit. “I’ve been having Chucky since high school,” Holly shared after a game in

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Why did Cam’Ron McCoy start the MEAC/SWAC Challenge? Terrence Graves explains

Southern head coach Terrence Graves shed light on deciding to start and stick with Cam’Ron McCoy on a night when the Jaguars’ passing attack was pedestrian in a 31-14 loss to NC Central on Saturday night. The second-year head coach admitted in the postgame presser, though with little detail or context, the decision to start

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N.C. Central soars in MEAC/SWAC Challenge on career night by senior back

North Carolina Central made a powerful statement in the season-opening MEAC/SWAC Challenge, overpowering Southern 31-14 on Saturday night. Senior running back Chris Mosley emerged to star status, rushing for a career-high 180 yards on 17 carries. His game-changing 49-yard touchdown run put the Eagles ahead late in the second quarter and energized the home crowd.

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10 HBCU football games you’ll want to watch on ESPN this season

Editor’s note: Only games announced on a conference’s official ESPN schedule were considered for this list Following the MEAC’s TV schedule release for the 2025 football season, we now know every HBCU football game that will be featured on ESPN’s family of networks. From historic rivalry games to potential conference championship previews, fans should be locked in to

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Southern finally names QB1 for MEAC/SWAC Challenge opener against N.C. Central

Southern University unveiled its much-anticipated depth chart for Saturday’s season opener at the MEAC/SWAC Challenge. The Jaguars are poised to make a statement in the 2025 football season with key players taking center stage against MEAC power North Carolina Central. Jalen Woods has been named the starting quarterback, according to the depth chart obtained by

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