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ITTA BENA, Miss. — Jason Gabriel ran for 97 yards and a touchdown in Southern’s 34-29 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday in a Southwestern Athletic Conference opener at Rice-Totten Stadium. Gabriel’s 25-yard scoring run with 8:35 left in the fourth quarter gave Southern (1-1, 1-0 SWAC) a 12-point cushion. The Delta Devils (0-1, […]
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Howard placekicker Matt Conord transferred from Division II Chowan, and his services were required late in Saturday’s Orange Blossom Classic. The sophomore came through with a 43-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Bison to a stunning 10-9 victory over Florida A&M, gaining some measure of revenge for the Rattlers’ 2023 Celebration Bowl
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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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The hits keep coming for the Bethune-Cookman men’s basketball team, adding to an already strong offseason with a historic transfer portal acquisition. Former five-star recruit Arterio Morris, a standout performer in the 2022 high school recruiting class, is heading to Daytona Beach to play for the Wildcats. A McDonalds All-American for Kimball High School in
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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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A potentially key HBCU football contest will be played in an NFL stadium this fall. A report from Kevin Batiste Jr. of WAFB-9 in Baton Rouge states that Southern’s Oct. 11 game at Bethune-Cookman has been moved to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Florida. The game is scheduled for a 4 pm EST kickoff. An
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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
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
The MEAC/SWAC challenge is Saturday. Here’s who will win Read More »
The questions about one HBCU football classic have seemingly been answered. The Mississippi Valley State/Florida A&M contest scheduled for Oct. 4 in Atlanta was thought to be up in the air as Mercedes Benz Stadium did not have the game listed on the stadium’s events list website. That has not stopped the organizers of the
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HBCU football has had a profound influence on the way football is played today, with many of the game’s greatest coaches and players continuing to make their presence felt over time. In an interview with Steve Wyche on HBCUGo show “Huddle Up”, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton talked about the influence of Archie Cooley
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