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Jackson State shows familiar dominance under new coach at MEAC/SWAC Challenge
Coach T.C. Taylor’s Tigers defeat South Carolina State Bulldogs in season opener
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Mark these Black college classics on your calendar
Longtime school rivalries and bragging rights underscore popular matchups
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MEAC/SWAC Challenge: Howard moving forward in more ways than one
Bison head coach Larry Scott: ‘No matter if it’s SWAC or MEAC, we are coming to play’
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How HBCU athletes benefit from NIL deals and a rising profile
Athletes such as Alabama A&M’s Aqeel Glass and Norfolk State’s Rayquan Smith are on the cutting edge
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After tough early-season loss, FAMU’s Rasean McKay is back to his winning ways
Both coach Willie Simmons and former Rattlers QB Ryan Stanley helped boost his confidence
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Jackson State’s early success is a wake-up call for SWAC and a ray of hope for Jackson, Mississippi
The Tigers improve to 4-1 overall after defeating defending SWAC champion Alabama A&M 61-15
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Norfolk State’s Dawson Odums brings his recipe for success to the MEAC
South Carolina State is the preseason favorite, though the Spartans have 14 on the preseason all-league teams
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MEAC/SWAC Challenge and Celebration Bowl sign deal with ESPN Events through 2026
Renewed sponsorship starts with N.C. Central vs. Alcorn State in Atlanta on Aug. 28
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Deion Sanders and Jackson State primed to open their season Sunday
‘Coach Prime’ era begins in Jackson, Mississippi, amid high expectations, national spotlight