SWAC

Southwestern Athletic Conference

HBCU Football Week 7 exposed the contenders from pretenders as SWAC, MEAC, CIAA and SIAC teams face pivotal games, upsets and championship implications.

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HBCU Football Week 7 exposed the contenders from pretenders as SWAC, MEAC, CIAA and SIAC teams face pivotal games, upsets and championship implications.

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Pivotal Games for Prairie View A&M and Alabama State in Week 7

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Both preseason division favorites have lost two straight conference games, leaving their SWAC championship aspirations in the balance as they head into pivotal Homecoming matchups.

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Florida A&M visits Jackson State on ESPN+, Grambling State plays at Alabama A&M on SWAC TV, and eight HBCUs celebrate homecoming Saturday.

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Morgan State earns national recognition, ESPN expands Spanish-language coverage of MEAC football, Coach Vick featured, and Commissioner Sonja Stills honored.

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Robert Mathis headlines the 2026 SWAC Hall of Fame inductees, joining Brad Baxter and four others. See the full class and Dec. 11 induction ceremony details.

Edge and Tolbert Selected for the 2027 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl in Atlanta, GA

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Jaylon Tolbert of Alcorn State and Cameron Edge of Morgan State are the first players selected for the 2027 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl in Atlanta.

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Which Top 10 HBCU football teams face the biggest vulnerabilities entering Week 7? Analyzing Morgan State, Jackson State, South Carolina State, and more.

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Prairie View A&M coach Tremaine Jackson reassigned OC Chris Buckner and DB coach Darren Garrigan and named Clifford Fedd offensive coordinator.

HBCU SMQB presented by HBCU Plus - Week 6

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HBCU Football Week 6 SMQB: Morgan State rises, Grambling shocks Jackson State, SWAC chaos continues, and top-ranked teams fall in a wild weekend.

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The broadcaster talks about growing up in a marching band, how he got into broadcasting, his family's connections to HBCUs, and how he prepares for Southern at Prairie View A&M.

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HBCU football scores in Week 6, BC+ rankings and SWAC projections have Jackson State and Prairie View A&M with leads going into the final stretch of the season.

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Florida A&M spoils Alabama State's homecoming 28-27 behind two long Parker-to-Burris touchdowns and a blocked field goal on the final play.

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HBCU football Week 6 scores, TV and streaming schedules, how to watch SWAC, MEAC, CIAA and SIAC games, plus Hurricane Isaias updates.

Sep 12, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Prairie View A&M Panthers head coach Tremaine Jackson stands with his team before the game against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

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HBCU GO president Curtis Symonds says the SWAC called after Isaias moved FAMU-Alabama State to Friday. How to watch Southern at Prairie View A&M Oct. 10.

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Federal immigration authorities have detained a second HBCU basketball player. Here's what we know about the latest ICE detention and the circumstances surrounding the case

SWAC Commissioner Charles McClelland, left, talks with Alabama State University President Quinton Ross, Jr., and Alabama State University head coach Eddie Robinson, Jr., before the Birmingham Classic at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday August 29, 2026.

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MONTGOMERY, Ala -- Alabama State University has moved its Homecoming football game against Florida A&M up by one day because Hurricane Isaias is expected to aff

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Prairie View A&M Panthers head coach Byron Smith looks on during the first half against the Florida Gators during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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The first game will be in Florida as Bethune-Cookman faces Florida A&M.

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Tremaine Jackson accepts blame for Prairie View A&M's loss at Mississippi Valley State, saying, "I'll do a better job," as the Panthers prepare for Southern.

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HBCU football's Week 5 delivered upsets, drama, and surprises. Here's what 'Upset Saturday' taught us about the teams, contenders, and the SWAC conference races.

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Week 5 HBCU football scoreboard from HBCU Legends on SI. The latest updates on scores, breaking news updates, videos, and social media postings for the 2026 college football season.

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Week 5 in HBCU football has Jackson State and Alabama A&M meeting in the Gulf Coast Challenge on SWAC TV, while Howard and Hampton play the Battle of the Real H.U. on HBCU GO.

Alabama State quarterback Andrew Body (1) walks on the field after defeating Southern in the Birmingham Classic at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday August 29, 2026.

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How will the Hornets respond without Body for a second straight week? FCS coaches like two HBCU teams, and more.

Southern University head coach Marshall Faulk watches warm ups before the Birmingham Classic at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday August 29, 2026.

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Marshall Faulk responds to UAPB head coach's "Homecoming" comments before their team meet in a critical SWAC West matchup.

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South Carolina State is the unanimous No. 1 in Division I on four HBCU football rankings entering Week 5.

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The Bulldogs of South Carolina State and Kentucky State Thorobreds keep the top spots, while others rise, and some fall off the Week 5 BC+ DI and DII rankings.