ESPN announces HBCU kickoff matchups through 2029

MEAC/SWAC Challenge future matchups include Jackson State, Michael Vick & HBCU champs

The Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge has unveiled its future matchups, giving the HBCU football showcase season-opening matchups with proven programs and familiar storylines. It all starts in 2027 with Morgan State facing Alabama State in Atlanta. Jackson State will meet Norfolk State in 2028, while South Carolina State and Alcorn State will square off in 2029. Dates, kickoff times, locations and television information will be announced later. Jackso…

FAMU Strike Tour Rallies Jacksonville Alumni to Invest in Student-Athletes, HBCU Excellence – Free Press of Jacksonville

Florida A&M University alumni, supporters and community leaders gathered in Jacksonville this week as the university’s annual Strike Tour made a stop in the city, encouraging continued investment in student-athletes at a time when historically Black colleges and universities are facing increasing financial pressures. Hosted at the FAMU Northwest Florida Pharmacy Practice Center, the event brought together Rattlers from across Northeast Florida t…

ESPN announces HBCU kickoff matchups through 2029

Atlanta, Ga. — July 30, 2026 — Six of HBCU football’s most recognizable programs will take center stage in future editions of the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff presented by Toyota, as ESPN Events announced the matchups for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 games..Morgan State will meet Alabama State in 2027, Jackson State will face Norfolk State in 2028 and South Carolina State will take on Alcorn State in 2029.The three matchups bring together prog…