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: 

• 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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