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/Big South and CAA Conferences, respectively, are included in the stats where applicable)
As of 10/21/2023 (source: NCAA.com)
2019 season- The MEAC was 4-0 against the SWAC, including the 2019 Celebration Bowl win for NC A&T over Alcorn State, 64-44.
2021 season- The SWAC and MEAC tied 3-3 in head-to-head competition:
- 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
2022 season- The SWAC and MEAC tied 2-2 in head-to-head competition:
- SWAC wins: Alabama State 23, Howard 13; Florida A&M 20, SC State 14.
- MEAC wins: SC State 33, Bethune-Cookman 9; NC Central 41, Jackson State 34 OT (Celebration Bowl)
2023 season- 1-1 tie thus far in head-to-head competition:
- SWAC wins: Jackson State 37, SC State 7 (MEAC/SWAC Challenge)
- MEAC wins: NC Central 45, Mississippi Valley State 3
Top HBCU STATS Perform FCS Poll Rankings:
1- NC Central (#12)
2- Florida A&M (#15)
3- Tennessee State (#28)
Top 5 HBCU Offenses:
1) Jackson State- 395.2 ypg
2) Florida A&M- 394.5 ypg
3) Howard- 388.4 ypg
4) Alabama A&M- 380.6 ypg
5) Grambling- 380.2 ypg
Top 5 HBCU Defenses :
1) Florida A&M- 271.4 ypg (#4 in FCS)
2) Southern- 304.4 ypg
3) Morgan State- 313.6 ypg
4) Alabama State- 317 ypg
5) Alcorn State- 321.1 ypg
Top 5 HBCU's in Attendance SG Highs:
1) Alabama State vs Alabama A&M- 69,210 (Birmingham, AL)
2) Prairie View A&M vs Grambling- 52,389 (Dallas, TX)
3) Tennessee State vs Ark- Pine Bluff- 32,518 (Memphis, TN)
4) Alabama State at Jackson State- 30,945
5) Jackson State at Southern- 29,986
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