Football

Two MEAC Football Players to Play in 2020 XFL Season

STAMFORD, Conn.--The XFL released the rosters for its eight teams earlier this week, and two players who played their college ball in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) are among those players.

Offensive tackle Justin Evans, who played his college ball at South Carolina State, is on the roster for the Dallas Renegades, while former North Carolina A&T State defensive back Deji Olatoye will play for the Houston Roughriders.

In all, 10 HBCU alumni will play in the XFL this season.

The 2020 XFL season starts Saturday, Feb. 8 with a pair of games. Visit www.xfl.com for more information.