Howard, South Carolina State Kickoff Week 10 Thursday on ESPNU

Football | 11/4/2026 1:43:11 PM

NORFOLK, Va. – Following an exciting Week 9 slate, MEAC action rolls into Week 10 with three highly anticipated matchups. On Thursday, South Carolina State heads to Washington, D.C., to take on Howard in its second consecutive nationally televised contest.

Saturday’s action features North Carolina Central looking to keep its momentum rolling on the road against Norfolk State. Meanwhile, Morgan State travels to face Delaware State.

Week 10 Schedule
Thursday, Nov. 5
South Carolina State at Howard | 7:30 PM | ESPNU

Saturday, Nov. 7
North Carolina Central at Norfolk State | 12:00 PM | ESPN+
Morgan State at Delaware State | 1:00 PM | ESPN+

*All Times ET

MEAC Football Notes
Getting After the Quarterback
All six MEAC programs rank in the top 30 nationally in sacks with South Carolina State leading the way, ranking fifth.

Wonodi’s Returns
Jason Wonodi of Norfolk State leads the country in punt return touchdowns with three on the year.

Defense, Defense, Defense
South Carolina State leads the country in total defense, allowing just 235.6 yards per game. North Carolina Central leads the nation in turnovers forced with 20 this season.

MEAC in the Rankings
South Carolina State, Delaware State and North Carolina Central represented the MEAC in the latest Black College Football Poll. South Carolina State remained at No. 2, while Delaware State and North Carolina Central reentered the top 10 at No. 7 and No. 8, respectively. Morgan State also received votes.

The remaining national polls are listed below:
 
  Stats Perform AFCA BOXTOROW
Delaware State - - #6
Howard - - RV
Morgan State - RV RV
Norfolk State - - RV
North Carolina Central - - #9
South Carolina State #24 #17 #2
 
Around the League
  • Bulldogs Make Statement
    • South Carolina State continued its dominant run in MEAC play with a 51-10 victory over Morgan State on Thursday night at Hughes Stadium. The Bulldogs extended their conference winning streak to 12 games while improving to 7-2 overall and 2-0 in league play.
    • Keely Watson completed 27-of-36 passes for 279 yards and four touchdowns, while the Bulldogs totaled 509 yards of offense and scored 30 unanswered points in the second half. South Carolina State’s defense limited Morgan State to 150 total yards, including minus-12 rushing yards, and recorded four sacks and six tackles for loss.
  • Eagles Stay Hot
    • North Carolina Central earned its second consecutive victory with a dominant 34-0 shutout of Howard on Saturday at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium. The Eagles improved to 4-5 overall and 2-0 in MEAC play behind a strong defensive performance that limited the Bison to just 114 total yards.
    • Joshua Jones accounted for three touchdowns, throwing for 189 yards and two scores while adding a 22-yard touchdown run. North Carolina Central recorded two interceptions and three sacks, bringing its season total to 12 interceptions.
  • Hornets Stun Spartans
    • Delaware State rallied from a 14-point deficit to earn a 36-33 victory over Norfolk State on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Hornets trailed 33-19 entering the fourth quarter but scored 17 unanswered points to complete the comeback.
    • Quarterback Marqui Adams completed 17-of-23 passes for 243 yards and four touchdowns, leading a Delaware State offense that found the end zone four times through the air. The win improved the Hornets to 5-4 overall and 1-1 in MEAC play.
 
About the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) enters its 56th year of intercollegiate competition with the 2026–27 academic year. Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, the MEAC is comprised of eight distinguished Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) along the Atlantic seaboard: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University, and South Carolina State University. Since its founding in 1970, the MEAC has been dedicated to promoting academic excellence, sportsmanship, and the personal growth of student athletes. For more information, visit www.MEACSports.com.