HBCU Football Schedule, How To Watch | Week 9

The HBCU football schedule and how to watch for Week 9.

HOUSTON — Week 9 gives us a possible preview of the 2023 SWAC Football Championship game as the Prairie View Panthers (3-4, 3-1 SWAC) meet No. 14 Florida A&M Rattlers (6-1, 5-0 SWAC) at Bragg Memorial Stadium for Homecoming.   The contest should be a measuring stick for the Panthers to see how they compare to the league-leading FAMU team.

FAMU at Texas Southern; Credit: FAMU Athletics

Top-5 Power Teams Going Into Week 9

1. North Carolina Central
2. Florida A&M Rattlers
3. Benedict College
4. Tennessee State
5. VA Union

Top-5 Games of the Week

1. Prairie View A&M at Florida A&M - It's Homecoming at Bragg Memorial Stadium as the Panthers hope to spoil the Rattlers' big day!  All-Orange uniforms. (Prediction: UPSET - Rattlers Win)
2. Alabama A&M vs. Alabama State - The Magic City Classic will be a great game this season; both teams are close. (Prediction: Bulldogs Win)
3. Morgan State at Norfolk State - Both teams need a win. (Prediction: Bears Win)
4. Texas Southern at Southern - Jags have the upper hand in this SWAC tilt. The SWAC West may be lost should they fall to the Tigers. (Prediction: Jaguars Win)
5. North Carolina A&T at Hampton - Your HBCU CAA conference showdown. (Prediction: Pirates Win)

Panthers vs. Rattlers

SWAC Schedule - Week 9

Saturday, Oct. 28

• Bethune-Cookman University at Grambling State, 10/28/2023, 2:00 PM, Grambling LA, HBCU GO
• Mississippi Valley State at Alcorn State, 10/28/2023, 2:00 PM, LORMAN, ALCORNSPORTS
• Jackson State at Arkansas-Pine Bluff 10/28/2023, 2:00 PM, Pine Bluff AR, UAPB Sports Network, ESPN+
• Alabama State vs Alabama A&M 10/28/2023, 2:30 PM Birmingham AL, ESPN+
• Texas Southern at Southern 10/28/2023, 4:00 PM, Baton Rouge LA, ESPN+
• Prairie View A&M at Florida A&M University, 10/28/2023, 4:00 PM, Tallahassee FL, JAGUARS NETWORK

NCCU Eagles Head Coach Trei Oliver; Credit: Our Coaching Network

MEAC Schedule - Week 9

Saturday, Oct. 28

• North Carolina Central 62, South Carolina State 21  (Thursday Night)
• Howard at Delaware State, 10/28/2023, 12:00 PM, Dover, DE, ESPN+
• Morgan State at Norfolk State, 10/28/2023, 2:00 PM, Norfolk, VA, Radio: WNSB 91.1 FM, TuneIn

VA UNION PANTHERS; Credit: VAU Athletics

CIAA Schedule - Week 9

Saturday, Oct. 28

• Fayetteville State University at Shaw University, 10/28/2023 1:00 PM, Durham, NC
• Virginia Union University at Bluefield State University 10/28/2023, 1:00 PM, Bluefield WV
• Elizabeth City State University at Bowie State University, 10/28/2023, 1:00 PM, Bowie, MD
• Lincoln University (PA) at Virginia State University, 10/28/2023, 2:00 PM, Ettrick VA
• Winston-Salem State University at Johnson C. Smith University, 10/28/2023, 2:00 PM, Charlotte, NC
• St. Augustine's University at Livingstone College, 10/28/2023, 6:00 PM, Salisbury, NC

*All CIAA games will be streamed on CIAASN.com

Credit: Benedict Athletics

SIAC Schedule - Week 9

Saturday, Oct. 28

• Virginia University of Lynchburg at Fort Valley State, 10/28/2023, 12:00 PM, Fort Valley GA
• Lane at Central State, 10/28/2023, 1:00 PM, Wilberforce OH, ESPN+
• Kentucky State at Morehouse, 10/28/2023, 2:00 PM, Atlanta GA
• Miles at Albany State, 10/28/2023, 2:00 PM, Albany GA, HBCU GO
• Clark Atlanta at Tuskegee, 10/28/2023, 2:00 PM, Tuskegee AL
• Edward Waters at Allen, 10/28/2023, 2:00 PM, Blythewood SC, JockJive Sports
• Benedict at Savannah State, 10/28/2023, 3:00 PM, Savannah GA

Credit: NC A&T Athletics

INDEPENDENTS/OTHER HBCUs - Week 9

Saturday, Oct. 28

• Lindenwood at Tennessee State, 2 PM, Nashville, TN, ESPN+
• North Carolina A&T at Hampton Pirates, 2 PM, Armstrong Stadium, Hampton, VA, FLOSPORTS