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HBCU football kickoff game still No. 1 in FCS, despite TV ratings dip

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The traditional HBCU football kickoff game, better known as the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, drew 867,000 viewers on ABC on Saturday night, a sharp decline from last year’s record audience. According to HBCU Legends, North Carolina Central’s 31-14 win over Southern ranked as the third-most-watched college football game in its time slot, trailing two FBS matchups on […]

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

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

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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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20 jaw-dropping MEAC/SWAC Challenge moments HBCU fans won’t forget

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Across its two-decade history, the MEAC/SWAC Challenge has delivered some of the greatest moments in HBCU football, with unforgettable plays, dramatic upsets, and record-breaking feats that have electrified fans year after year. These top 20 moments showcase the essence of competition between both conferences, highlighting both legendary individual performances and game-defining team achievements. From heart-stopping

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MEAC releases its 2025 football TV schedule

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The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) released its 2025 football television schedule on Friday, confirming that games will appear on ABC, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPN+. The schedule opens Aug. 23 with the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta, which will air nationally on ABC. The regular season will feature a slate of conference matchups streamed or televised

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HBCU Football: Chris Stevens breaks down North Carolina Central vs. Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge

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HBCU football is back. The 2025 season opens Saturday night in Atlanta when North Carolina Central takes on Southern in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, airing nationally on ABC. In this week’s edition of the MEAC and More with Chris Stevens, host Chris previews the high-profile matchup. He examines Southern’s quarterback question, with first-year head coach Terence

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The MEAC/SWAC challenge is Saturday. Here’s who will win

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The 2025 HBCU football season finally kicks off this weekend with the 20th edition of the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge. One long summer of debate and discussion finally gives way to game action when SWAC West champ Southern takes on MEAC contender North Carolina Central. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect Saturday night at 7:30

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Who will be QB1 for Southern at MEAC/SWAC Challenge? Terrence Graves lips are sealed

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Defending SWAC West champion Southern is preparing to open their season against North Carolina Central in the annual Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta this Saturday. As far as who will be leading the Jaguar offense into battle, head coach Terrence Graves says everyone will know at the same time. “As far as naming a starting

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Grading the 2025 MEAC football non-conference schedules from good to meh

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As MEAC play doesn’t begin until October, the conference’s six football members will have a heavy slate of non-conference games to get through before then. Here’s our look at each MEAC team’s non-conference schedule for the 2025 season. Delaware State Non-conference schedule: at Delaware Aug. 28, vs. Albany Sept. 6, vs. Bowie State Sept. 13,

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