MEAC/SWAC Challenge Archives

Behind The HBCU Meme: MEAC/SWAC Edition

She came to the MEAC/SWAC Challenge to support her son. She ended up becoming an HBCU viral meme. Here's how it happened.

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Alcorn State

NC Central gets statement win for MEAC over SWAC

North Carolina Central's win over Alcorn State in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge was big for the league and the program.

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MEAC

Migos to perform at MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Rap super-group Migos has been added to the College Gameday roster in Atlanta for the MEAC/SWAC Challenge.

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MEAC

First Take decides against roadshows

The show will not appear in person in Atlanta or Memphis citing "factors"

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2019 Football

NCCU refocused and regrouped, ready for 2021

After a rough end to the 2019 season and opting out in 2020, the Eagles have put in the work to change...

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2021 Football

ESPN signs extension for Celebration Bowl and MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Both signature games receive a six year extension

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2020 Football

2020 MEAC/SWAC and Celebration Bowl canceled

The Celebration Bowl and MEAC/SWAC Challenge are both off for 2020.

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Grambling

2020 MEAC/SWAC Challenge matchup is set

The 2020 MEAC/SWAC game will be a rematch of the 2009 edition of the HBCU showcase.

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HBCU Gameday Podcast

The Week One Podcast

Band season is here, oh yeah football too.

Two FBS games, MEAC/SWAC Challenge highlight Southern schedule

Like many other HBCUs in the FCS, Southern played two FBS schools in 2016. The 2017 schedule, released on Friday, will also...

MEAC/SWAC Challenge decided by weather

(BCU Football Photo) Bethune-Cookman hoped to extend the MEAC’s winning streak in its opening week showcase while Alcorn State hoped to end...

A&T Runs Past Alabama A&M in MEAC/SWAC Challenge

North Carolina A&T enters the 2014 season with a reasonable shot at winning the MEAC title. They did nothing to weaken their...

MEAC/SWAC Challenge Moved To UCF Stadium

Florida A&M and Mississippi Valley State competed in the 2013 MEAC/SWAC Challenge. The 2014 MEAC/SWAC Challenge will still be held in Orlando,...

Behind The Classic: FAMU and Valley Shined In MEAC/SWAC

The return of the Marching 100 highlighted the night annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge. (NKeshi Free photo) By Nkeshi FreeContributor ORLANDO-Years from now, the...

HBCU Attendance Numbers: MEAC/SWAC Paces Week One

Nearly 25,000 fans attended the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, FL. (Nkeshi Free photo) Mississippi Valley State vs. Florida A&M 24,376Prairie View A&M...