HBCU Classic Sports
Fall 2026
Football Edition, Volume I
Week 1
| SC State | 31 | Florida A&M | 13 |
| Richmond | 28 | Howard | 21 |
| William & Mary | 22 | Delaware State | 15 |
| Arizona State | 70 | Morgan State | 7 |
| Old Dominion | 31 | Norfolk State | 10 |
| NC Central | 27 | Elizabeth City State | 6 |
Standings
School | Coach | Conf. | Overall | Pct. |
SC State | Chennis Berry | 0-0 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| Delaware State | DeSean Jackson | 0-0 | 1-1 | .500 |
| Norfolk State | Michael Vick | 0-0 | 1-1 | .500 |
| Howard | Ted White | 0-0 | 1-1 | .500 |
| Morgan State | Damon Wilson | 0-0 | 1-1 | .500 |
NC Central | Trei Oliver | 0-0 | 1-1 | .500 |
Individual Leaders
Rushing
Player | School | YPC | TD | YDS/G |
Passing
Player | School | TD | EFF |
Receiving
| Player | School | REC. | TD | YPG |
DEFENSE
Tackles-Sacks
Player | School | Solo | TFL | Sacks |
Passes Defensed
Player | School | INT | PD | TD |
2026 All-MEAC
Preseason Football Team
Offense
Josh Jones
QB
NC Central
Eden James
RB
Howard
Tyler Smith
RB
Delaware State
Chance Peterson
WR
NC Central
Darius Thompson
WR
SC State
Alex Simmons
TE
Morgan State
James Reddick II
C
SC State
AC McMoore
OL
NC Central
Moses Umoren
OL
SC State
Ryan Nolan
OL
Norfolk State
Diu Dau
OL
Delaware State
Source: meacsports.com
MEAC Miracle in Atlanta
SC State (10-3) takes Celebration Bowl with miraculous comeback OT win over Prairie View (10-4) in Atlanta, GA. (courtesy:scsuathletics.com)
2025 MEAC Coach of the Year: Chennis Berry
Coach Chennis Berry earns second consecutive MEAC Coach of the Year; winning second MEAC Championship. (courtesy: meacsports.com)
Bulldogs Remain Undefeated In MEAC
SC State Bulldogs (8-3) hold serve in MEAC, pitch 4Q shut out to dismiss NC Central Eagles (7-4) in Durham, NC. (courtesy:scsuathletics.com)
SC State Stomps Out Howard Bison
SC State Bulldogs (7-3) remain undefeated in MEAC, take 28-3 halftime lead on Howard Bison (4-6) cruise in WDC. (courtesy:scsuathletics.com)
SC State Bulldogs Defeat NC A&T Aggies
SC State Bulldogs Dominate Savannah Tigers
SC State Bulldogs (3-3) return to win column in style, run it up on DII, Savannah Tigers (2-3) in Orangeburg, SC. (courtesy:scsuathletics.com)
Charleston Southern Stops Bulldogs
South Florida Dogwalks Bulldogs
Bulldogs Take Down Wildcats at Home
SC State Bulldogs (2-1) jump out to 24-0 lead, cruise to victory over Bethune Wildcats (0-3) in Orangeburg, SC. (courtesy: www.scsuathletics.com)
Gamecocks Run It Up on Bulldogs
SC State Bulldogs Survive Wofford
SC State Bulldogs (1-0) last minute 12yd TD puts down feisty Wofford Terriers in Orangeburg, SC. (courtesy:scsuathletics.com)
Hornets Remain Undefeated in MEAC
Delaware Hornets (8-3) hold serve in MEAC, shut down Howard Bison (4-7) rushing attack to 43 yds. in WDC. (courtesy:dsuhornets.com)
Delaware Hornets Hold Off Morgan Bears
Delaware Hornets (7-3) remain undefeated in MEAC, hold off feisty Morgan Bears (3-7) in Baltimore slugfest. (courtesy:dsuhornets.com)
DSU Hornets Stun NC Central Eagles
Delaware State Hornets (5-3) rally in second half, stun NC Central Eagles (5-3) dampen homecoming. (courtesy: dsuhornets.com)
Delaware Hornets Run Past Red Flash
Delaware State Hornets (3-1) powerful rushing attack pulls away from Saint Francis Red Flash (0-4) in Dover, DE. (courtesy:www.dsuhornets.com)
Delaware Hornets Take Down Bowie Bulldogs
DSU Hornets (2-1) protect the house, run up 30-7 halftime lead, overwhelm Bowie Bulldogs (1-1) in Dover, DE. (courtesy:dsuhornets.com)
NC Central Crushes Norfolk State
NCCU Eagle Pride Holds Off East Texas
NC Central Eagles (4-2) utilize big 3Q shutout to hold off East Texas A&M Lions (0-4) late rally in Commerce, TX. (courtesy:nccueaglepride.com)
Eagle Pride Embarrasses NC A&T
NCCU Eagles Soar Over FSU Broncos
NC Central Eagles (2-2) break two game losing streak, run it up on DII, Fayetteville Broncos (0-3) in Durham, NC. (courtesy:nccueaglepride.com)
NC Central Loses Two Straight
NCCU Eagles Dominate Southern Jaguars
NCCU Eagles (1-0) start strong, dominate Southern Jaguars (0-1) pitch second half shutout in Atlanta, Ga. (courtesy:nccueaglepride.com)
Coach Larry Scott Leaves The Mecca for Auburn
Larry Scott (23-37) leaves Howard, with two MEAC Championships, and a Celebration Bowl (2024) appearance. (courtesy:thedig.howard.edu)
Howard Bison Defeat Morgan Bears
Howard Bison (4-4) snap three game losing streak, late rally takes down Morgan Bears (3-5) in Washington, DC. (courtesy: hubison.com)
Richmond Accepts Howard Charity
Howard Defeats Hampton, Finally.
Howard Bison (3-1) win two consecutive, put down Hampton Pirates (1-3) in Truth and Service Classic in WDC. (courtesy:www.hubison.com)
Howard Bison Defeat Morehouse, Again
Howard Bison (2-1) pull away from Morehouse (0-2) in 4Q to take HBCU NYC Classic in East Rutherford, NJ. (courtesy:hubison.com)
Temple Owls Blow Out Howard Bison
Howard Bison Stun FAMU Rattlers
Howard Bison (1-0) steal Orange Blossom Classic with last second FG in Miami Gardens, FL. (courtesy:hubison.com)
Morgan Bears Defeat Norfolk Spartans
Morgan Bears (4-7) pull away in 4Q, keep Norfolk Spartans (1-10) winless in MEAC in Norfolk, VA. (courtesy:morganstatebears.com)
Morgan Bears Handle Miles Golden Bears
Toledo Humiliates Morgan State