HBCU Football Schedule, How To Watch | Week 11
HOUSTON — HBCU Football in Week 11 will deliver two conference championship games in the CIAA and SIAC. However, pay close attention to the SWAC and MEAC, as divisional wins and losses will be critical for postseason positioning.
Albany State vs Benedict; Credit: SIAC Athletics
SIAC CHAMPIONSHIP
The heavily favored Benedict Tigers (10-0, 8-0 SIAC) and Albany State Golden Rams (6-4, 6-2 SIAC) will square off in the 2023 SIAC Football Championship Game. Chennis Berry's team is going for its second straight conference title against a Quinn Gray squad that's hot after winning four in a row. Kickoff will be at 1 PM ET inside Lakewood Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
Should Benedict win or lose, HBCU Legends still has them as the top HBCU football team in Division II for a second-straight season. Albany State is hoping for the upset...we shall see!
Broadcast: ESPN+
Credit: CIAA
CIAA CHAMPIONSHIP
Next, Virginia Union (9-1) will battle Fayetteville State (8-2) in the 2023 CIAA Football Championship Game in Salem, Virginia. Fayetteville last won the title in 2022 under head coach Richard Hayes, Jr. Coach Alvin Parker, and the Panthers are still licking their wounds after receiving their only loss of the season to Fayetteville State on Sept. 23, 10-7. The Panthers score 39.1 points per game and chew up yardage at a rate of 398 yards per contest. Saturday's contest will be a battle of wills in the CIAA.
Broadcast: HBCUGO.TV
Top-5 Power Teams Ranking | HBCU Legends
- North Carolina Central
- Florida A&M Rattlers
- Benedict College
- VA Union
- Tennessee State
Top-5 Games of the Week | Week 11
- Benedict vs. Albany State - (Prediction: Benedict Wins SIAC Title)
- VA Union vs. Fayetteville State - The Panthers win the rematch, with running back Jada Byers having another banner day. (Prediction: Panthers Win CIAA Title)
- Prairie View vs. Southern - Massive ramifications and consequences in this SWAC West game. More than the division is on the line here. (Prediction: Panthers Win)
- North Carolina Central vs. Howard - This one is scary. Why? The Eagles should cruise to a win. But the Bison fight to the end, and an upset could throw the MEAC into chaos. (Prediction: Eagles Win)
- Alcorn State vs. Texas Southern - Alcorn State in Houston on a Sunday? Texas Southern poses problems for the Braves. Trap Game? (Prediction: Tigers Upset Win)
Coach Fred McNair
SWAC Schedule - Week 11
Saturday, Nov. 4
- Alabama State at Mississippi Valley State, 11/11/2023, 2:00 PM, Itta Bena Mississippi, YouTube
- Prairie View A&M at Southern, 11/11/2023, 2:00 PM, Baton Rouge LA, ESPN+
- Lincoln University CA at Florida A&M University, 11/11/2023, 5:00 PM Tallahassee FL Rattlers+, BCSN or SWAC Showcase
- Alcorn State at Texas Southern, 11/12/2023, 2:00 PM, Houston Texas, ESPN+
MEAC Schedule - Week 11
Saturday, Nov. 4
- Morgan State at South Carolina State 11/11/2023 12:00 PM Orangeburg S.C., ESPN+
- North Carolina Central at Howard 11/11/2023 1:00 PM Washington D.C., ESPNU
- Norfolk State at Delaware State 11/11/2023 12:00 PM Dover Del., ESPN+