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  9/11/2021 (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 MEAC/SWAC is 1-1 at YTD of the Fall 2021 season. (NC Central 23, Alcorn St 14; Alabama A&M 42, SC State 41) 


Top HBCU STATS Perform FCS Poll Rankings:

1-  Alabama A&M (#29)
2-  Jackson State (#30)



Top 5 HBCU Offenses

1-  Alabama A&M- 569 ypg
2-  Arkansas Pine Bluff- 464 ypg
3-  Prairie View A&M-  406.5 ypg
4-  Hampton- 399 ypg
5-  Jackson State-  348 ypg


Top 5 HBCU Defenses

1-  Jackson State- 249 ypg
2-  Florida A&M- 268 ypg
3-  Tennessee State - 294 ypg
4-  Delaware State- 295 ypg
5-  Prairie View A&M - 297.5 ypg

Top 5 HBCU's in Average Attendance

1-  Texas Southern- 18,297
2-  Southern - 16.225
3-  Alabama State- 12,876
4-  Alabama A&M- 11,500
5-  Arkansas Pine Bluff-  8,749
(Florida A&M and Alcorn State data is N/A)