Your Guide for the first half of the MEAC's second weekend of conference play.
The long-time rivals Hampton and Norfolk State both walked away with a satisfying win and a bitter loss.
Norfolk State came down to Durham and brought the pain to NC Central in a cold November homecoming win.
The MEAC's top rookie, NSU running back Kevin Johnson, is on the watch list for a national award.
The three-time defending champs, their biggest rival and the MEAC's de facto home team to be featured in all four ESPN broadcasts.
Weather will push Bethune-Cookman vs. Norfolk State back just slightly.
It was Howard's Homecoming, but Norfolk State scored early and often to bring home the win.
A&T's offense went biblical and Norfolk State was left to call on the name of the Lord on defense.
There would be no letdown for Norfolk State against Virginia State as NSU wins "The Battle of The States."
The MEAC Northern Division racks up all of the awards this week.
Several HBCUs will face off against Power Five teams during the first half of the 2019-2020 season.
Will be on the road for the majority of the 2019-20 season, including the Battle of The Bay vs. Hampton.
Athletic and academic success have earned Robert Jones an extension at Norfolk Statre.
Norfolk State will have to replace its leading scorer as he is headed to Tulane, as well as three other guards.
Spartans make a late inning comeback to advance to the title game.