MEAC

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Bills running back Ian Wheeler heads to the field during the opening day of Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in Pittsford.

Howard alum Ian Wheeler brings United Bowl MVP honors and Bookman study habits to Buffalo Bills training camp, where special teams is his path onto the field.

Football

Howard alum Ian Wheeler brings United Bowl MVP honors and Bookman study habits to Buffalo Bills training camp, where special teams is his path onto the field.

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Football

Drew Robinson, a former Texas Southern linebacker, spent 10 hours outside the Houston Texans facility with a hand-lettered sign asking for one NFL tryout.

Basketball

Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic moves to CareFirst Arena in Washington D.C. on Dec. 4-5, with Howard, Hampton, FAMU, Grambling and Tennessee State in the field.

Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker enter Year 10 in the ESPN broadcasting booth together.

Football

Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker begin their 10th season together at ESPN, continuing their historic run as leading voices covering HBCU football.

MEAC

MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills agreed to a five-year contract extension through 2031. The conference has grown to 16 championship sports under her leadership.

Football

Title III of the Protect College Sports Act would fund HBCU broadband and media production. No authorization figure exists yet. Five questions before Congress votes.

Dec 14, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; South Carolina State Bulldogs defensive back Jarod Washington (12) prepares for a game against the Jackson State Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Football

The Bulldogs defensive back signed with the Vikings, having an opportunity to learn under defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

Chennis Berry, HBCU Legends' 2025 Sports Person of the Year, breaks down South Carolina State's championship blueprint as the Bulldogs open 2026 training camp.

Football

ESPN Events set MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff matchups through 2029: Morgan State-Alabama State, Jackson State-Norfolk State and South Carolina State-Alcorn State.

Football

The historic Atlanta University Center rivalry moves to Labor Day weekend, giving Morehouse and Clark Atlanta a bigger stage, greater visibility, and a new signature HBCU football tradition.

Football

South Carolina State opens the BOXTOROW 2026 HBCU preseason media poll at No. 1 with 17 of 21 first-place votes. Prairie View A&M and Alabama State follow the Bulldogs.

2026 MEAC Preseason Honors: South Carolina State Bulldogs on top of the conference.

Football

A competitive race among the top three teams, an unexpected Player of the Year selection, and a quarterback situation driven largely by projections.

SWAC Commissioner, Dr. Charles McClelland, discusses the conference at 2026 SWAC Media Day in Birmingham, Alabama; July 15, 2026; Sheraton-Birmingham

Football

The SWAC and ESPN agreed to a media rights deal through 2030-31, extending the Cricket Celebration Bowl to 2032 as SWAC TV powers a two-platform strategy.

BANDS

Pepsi National Battle of the Bands ends its 11-year Houston run, moving to AT&T Stadium in Arlington for the 2027 event.

Football

HBCU Legends runs the first Black College Football Poll through its analytics model, moving Alabama State to No. 2 in FCS and Albany State up in D2.

Football

DeSean Jackson accepts and performs the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge for former NFL running back Chris Johnson who was diagnosed in 2025.

Football

The CIAA extended Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker's contract through 2031 and approved an expanded football championship format beginning fall 2026.

Bryce Harris (Howard) and Aaron Nkrumah (Tennessee State) signed NBA deals.

Basketball

Tennessee State's Aaron Nkrumah signed an Exhibit-10 with the Nuggets and Howard's Bryce Harris joined the Thunder for Summer League after the 2026 NBA Draft.

Football

John Grant views ESPN Events' partnership as a strategic alliance to grow their HBCU affiliated properties for the next three years with Toyota's strong international brand.

Football

The Black College Football Hall of Fame is moving the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl to Atlanta on Feb. 27, 2027, widening access for players, scouts and employers.

Yahnari Lyons qualifies for NCAA Championships in the 200 meters - Howard Track and Field

MEAC

Seven Howard University women turned regional performances into a trip to the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Preston Brown transfers to Prairie View A&M

Football

Quarterback Preston Brown joins Prairie View A&M with an impressive resume, hoping to become a critical component for the Panthers to "Finish the Fight" in 2026.

Football

Charlie Neal, the Black college sports broadcasting legend and pioneer died at home with his family at the age of 80.

HBCU Commissioners Again Address The Passage of the SCORE Act

Football

CIAA, MEAC, SIAC and SWAC commissioners send second letter to CBC Chair Yvette Clarke, reaffirming SCORE Act support and citing existential HBCU stakes.

Football

Now in its fifth season, Allen Media Group's free-streaming platform delivers a marquee slate featuring the Southern Heritage Classic, the Truth and Service Classic at Audi Field, and expanded distribution on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, and beyond.