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 and Hampton,  HBCU's with membership in the Ohio Valley and Big South Conferences, respectively, are included in the stats where applicable)


As of  1/13/2020 (source: NCAA.com)

The MEAC is 4-0 against the SWAC in 2019, including the 2019 Celebration Bowl win for NC A&T over Alcorn State, 64-44. 

Top HBCU STATS FCS Poll Rankings (end of post-season):

1-  NC A&T (#20)
2-  Florida A&M (#24)
3-  Alcorn State (#31)
4-  SC State (#35) 


Top 5 HBCU Offenses (end of regular season)

1-  Prairie View A&M- 483.9 ypg
2-  Alabama A&M-  461.3 ypg
3-  Arkansas- Pine Bluff-  443.4 ypg
4-  NC A&T-  430.8 ypg
5-  Texas Southern-  416.6 ypg


Top 5 HBCU Defenses (end of regular season)

1-  NC A&T-  270.4 ypg
2-  SC State- 322.4 ypg
3-  NC Central- 325.6 ypg
4-  Alcorn - 328.5 ypg
5-  Delaware State- 352.8 ypg

Top 5 HBCU's in Average Attendance (end of regular season)

1- Jackson State- 33,762
2- Alabama State- 17,799
3- Southern- 16,957
4- NC A&T-  16,927
5- Florida A&M- 16,537