HBCU Football Roundup: SC State and Delaware State will battle for MEAC Title

November 20, 2025

Several historically Black colleges and universities secured significant victories over the weekend in MEAC and SWAC conference play. South Carolina State defeated NC Central 34-27 on a late touchdown run by Josh Shaw, maintaining their perfect 4-0 conference record, while Delaware State also stayed unbeaten in MEAC play with a 26-13 win over Howard. Jackson State dominated Bethune-Cookman with three running backs each surpassing 100 yards in a 28-13 victory, and Alabama State cruised to a 41-3 win over Mississippi Valley State to secure their first eight-win season since 2018.

Who is affected

South Carolina State Bulldogs (8-3, 4-0 MEAC)
NC Central
Delaware State Hornets (8-3, 4-0 MEAC)
Howard Bison
Jackson State Tigers (8-2, 6-1 SWAC)
Bethune-Cookman
Alabama State Hornets (8-2, 6-1 SWAC)
Mississippi Valley State (1-9, 0-6 SWAC)
Prairie View A&M Panthers (8-3, 6-1 SWAC)
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Texas Southern Tigers (5-5, 4-3 SWAC)
Southern Jaguars (1-10)
Individual players mentioned (Josh Shaw, William Atkins IV, Wayne Favors III, Travis Terrell Jr., KJ Cooper, and others)
Head coach Eddie Robinson Jr.

What action is being taken

No explicit ongoing actions are described in the article. All actions mentioned are completed games and past results.

Why it matters

These games carry significant championship implications for multiple conferences. The South Carolina State versus Delaware State matchup will determine the MEAC championship and a berth in the Cricket Wireless Celebration Bowl, making both teams' undefeated conference records crucial. Prairie View A&M's victory secured the SWAC Western Division title and a spot in the conference championship game. Alabama State's win kept them tied atop the SWAC East Division and delivered their best season since 2018, representing a significant program milestone under their current coach.

What's next

South Carolina State travels to Dover this Saturday (November 22) to face Delaware State at 1:00 p.m. for the MEAC championship and a berth in the Cricket Wireless Celebration Bowl. Prairie View A&M will host Mississippi Valley State for Senior Night before preparing for the SWAC championship game.

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