Black College Football Poll: SWAC, MEAC, CIAA, SIAC Unify With New Poll

Black College Football Poll: SWAC, MEAC, CIAA, SIAC Unify With New Poll

HBCU football gets its first unified national ranking. SWAC, MEAC, CIAA, and SIAC launch the Black College Football Poll July 1, 2026.

Major HBCU conferences back new Black College Football Poll

A new era is coming to HBCU football. The Black College Football Poll (BCFP) and Black College Football All-American teams will officially debut ahead of the 2026 college football season, bringing a unified system to recognize the top teams and players across HBCU programs. Backed by All Four Major HBCU Conferences The new initiative has been formally endorsed by all four major HBCU conferences: Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Mid-Easte…

New HBCU football poll and All-American teams to debut for 2026 season

A new HBCU football poll, as well as individual honors, will be ready for a new season of Black College Football. The Black College Football Poll (BCFP) and the Black College Football All-American teams are set to begin with the 2026 season, as was announced Wednesday via the SWAC’s website. “The Black College Football Poll and the Black College Football All-American teams have been formally endorsed and sanctioned by the two NCAA Division I con…