There is continuous discussion and debate amongst MEAC and SWAC fans as to which conference is the best. Below are team leaders in key categories. You be the judge! (Note: Tennessee State, NC A&T, and Hampton are HBCU's with membership in the Ohio Valley and Big South Conferences, respectively, are included in the stats where applicable)
As of 12/18/2021 (source: NCAA.com)
The MEAC was 4-0 against the SWAC in 2019, including the 2019 Celebration Bowl win for NC A&T over Alcorn State, 64-44.
The SWAC and MEAC tied 3-3 in head-to-head competition in 2021:
Top HBCU STATS Perform FCS Poll Rankings:
1- Jackson State (#15)
2- Florida A&M (#22)
Top 5 HBCU Offenses
1- Alabama A&M- 481.1 ypg
2- Norfolk State- 440.4 ypg
3- Texas Southern- 429.5 ypg
4- Hampton- 410.7 ypg
5- Prairie View A&M- 385.1 ypg
Top 5 HBCU Defenses
1- Jackson State- 257.4 ypg
2- Florida A&M - 277.9 ypg
3- Prairie View A&M- 311.7 ypg
4- Delaware State- 322.8 ypg
5- SC State- 340.1 ypg
Top 5 HBCU's in Average Attendance
1- Jackson State - 42,293
2- Southern- 18,698
3- Florida A&M- 16,967
4- NC A&T- 12,437
5- Alabama State- 10,241
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As of 12/18/2021 (source: NCAA.com)
The MEAC was 4-0 against the SWAC in 2019, including the 2019 Celebration Bowl win for NC A&T over Alcorn State, 64-44.
The SWAC and MEAC tied 3-3 in head-to-head competition in 2021:
- MEAC wins: NC Central 23, Alcorn St 14; SC State 42, Bethune-Cookman 35; SC State 31, Jackson State 10 (Celebration Bowl)
- SWAC wins: Alabama A&M 42, SC State 41; Mississippi Valley State 17, NC Central 16 ; Florida A&M 30, SC State 7
Top HBCU STATS Perform FCS Poll Rankings:
1- Jackson State (#15)
2- Florida A&M (#22)
Top 5 HBCU Offenses
1- Alabama A&M- 481.1 ypg
2- Norfolk State- 440.4 ypg
3- Texas Southern- 429.5 ypg
4- Hampton- 410.7 ypg
5- Prairie View A&M- 385.1 ypg
Top 5 HBCU Defenses
1- Jackson State- 257.4 ypg
2- Florida A&M - 277.9 ypg
3- Prairie View A&M- 311.7 ypg
4- Delaware State- 322.8 ypg
5- SC State- 340.1 ypg
Top 5 HBCU's in Average Attendance
1- Jackson State - 42,293
2- Southern- 18,698
3- Florida A&M- 16,967
4- NC A&T- 12,437
5- Alabama State- 10,241
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