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South Carolina State Stays Perfect in the MEAC, North Carolina Central Wins at the Wire and Delaware State Beats Morgan State in Week 10

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November 8, 2026

North Carolina Central running back carries the ball against Norfolk State

North Carolina Central in action against Norfolk State. Photo via NCCU Athletics.

Three MEAC races tightened on Saturday, with South Carolina State and North Carolina Central both moving to 3-0 in conference play, the Bulldogs on a touchdown with 17 seconds left Thursday, the Eagles on a touchdown with 27 seconds left Saturday, and Delaware State closing out Morgan State with a late pick six.

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) football season continued Saturday with North Carolina Central earning a dramatic comeback victory over Norfolk State and Delaware State defeating Morgan State.

South Carolina State opened the weekend Thursday night with a late-game victory over Howard.

Scores Around the League
Thursday, Nov. 5
South Carolina State def. Howard, 35-28
Saturday, Nov. 7
North Carolina Central def. Norfolk State, 29-28
Delaware State def. Morgan State, 24-14

Weekend Roundup

South Carolina State (8-2, 3-0 MEAC) def. Howard (4-6, 1-2 MEAC)
South Carolina State rallied for a 35-28 victory over Howard on Thursday night at Greene Stadium, scoring the game-winning touchdown with just 17 seconds remaining to secure its eighth win of the season. After the two teams traded scores throughout the contest, the Bulldogs put together a late scoring drive that was capped by Ricorian Brown’s 9-yard touchdown run.

Brown had a standout night on the ground, finishing with 143 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries to lead the South Carolina State offense. Quarterback Keely Watson completed 21-of-29 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown as the Bulldogs totaled 384 yards of offense. The victory moved South Carolina State to 8-2 overall and 3-0 in MEAC play, keeping the Bulldogs unbeaten in conference action. Howard fell to 4-6 overall and 1-2 in the MEAC.

North Carolina Central (5-5, 3-0 MEAC) def. Norfolk State (4-6, 0-3 MEAC)
North Carolina Central pulled off a dramatic 29-28 comeback victory over Norfolk State on Saturday at William “Dick” Price Stadium, scoring the go-ahead touchdown with 27 seconds remaining to complete the comeback. The Eagles trailed 21-7 at halftime but began to chip away in the third quarter, with Joshua Jones connecting with Luke Bracey on an 8-yard touchdown pass before Riley Daniels added a 25-yard field goal to make it a four-point game. Norfolk State extended its lead to 28-17 early in the fourth quarter on a 13-yard touchdown run by Jalyn Daniels, but North Carolina Central answered with a 7-yard touchdown run by Jones to pull within five.

After Norfolk State missed a 25-yard field goal with 2:24 remaining, the Eagles took advantage of the opportunity. North Carolina Central recovered a fumble on the ensuing Norfolk State possession and moved 37 yards in five plays, with Jones finding Mehki Wall for a 26-yard touchdown pass with 27 seconds left. The Eagles attempted a two-point conversion to extend the lead, but the pass fell incomplete. Norfolk State had one final opportunity, moving into field goal range before missing a 37-yard attempt with four seconds remaining.

Gino Addison led the North Carolina Central ground game with 174 yards on 18 carries, while Jones accounted for four touchdowns, throwing for 156 yards and three scores and adding a rushing touchdown. Tyree Saunders caught six passes for 60 yards and a touchdown, while Wall finished with four receptions for 38 yards and the late go-ahead score. Defensively, Khareem Thompson recorded six tackles, including three tackles for loss, a sack and a forced fumble. The victory improved North Carolina Central to 5-5 overall and 3-0 in MEAC play, while Norfolk State dropped to 4-6 and 0-3 in conference action.

Delaware State (6-4, 2-1 MEAC) def. Morgan State (5-5, 0-3 MEAC)
Delaware State earned a 24-14 victory over Morgan State on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Stadium, using a strong second-half performance. The Hornets took a 7-0 lead in the second quarter on a 2-yard touchdown run by Marqui Adams before Morgan State answered with a 1-yard scoring run by Cameron Edge to tie the game at halftime. Delaware State regained the lead in the third quarter when Adams connected with Kyree Benton for a 30-yard touchdown before Maatteo Bracalenti added a 25-yard field goal to make it 17-7.

Morgan State cut the deficit to three early in the fourth quarter on Marquez Spells’ 60-yard punt return for a touchdown, but Phillip Dunnam sealed the victory for the Hornets with a 38-yard interception return for a touchdown with 2:09 remaining. Adams finished with 169 passing yards, a touchdown and 18 rushing yards, while Deontae Williams led the Hornets with 89 rushing yards. The victory moved Delaware State to 6-4 overall and 2-1 in MEAC play, while Morgan State fell to 5-5 overall and 0-3 in conference action.

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.

Georgia Runs Ole Miss Out of Oxford, 42-7, Behind Five Touchdowns From Gunner Stockton

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November 8, 2026

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Georgia football defenders tackling an Ole Miss player during Georgia's 42-7 win in Oxford

Georgia defenders bring down an Ole Miss ball carrier in the Bulldogs' 42-7 win in Oxford. Photo via Georgia Football.

There was no drama in Oxford, only a statement. No. 2 Georgia scored early, scored often and never let No. 10 Ole Miss breathe, rolling to a 42-7 win that snapped the Rebels’ 16 game home winning streak and tightened Georgia’s grip on the SEC race. The Bulldogs led 28-0 at halftime and 35-0 in the third quarter, and the only suspense left was whether Ole Miss would score at all.

Gunner Stockton accounted for five touchdowns in a ruthlessly efficient performance. He completed 9 of 15 passes for 186 yards and four touchdowns, then added a 15 yard touchdown run for good measure. His top target was Talyn Taylor, who turned four catches into 140 yards and three touchdowns, scoring from 58, 6 and 65 yards out. Ethan Barbour caught a 3 yard touchdown pass, and Craig Dandridge opened the scoring with a 4 yard touchdown run.

The ground game did the heavy lifting between the scores. Georgia ran for 295 yards as part of a 481 to 252 edge in total offense, with Nate Frazier carrying for 107 yards. The Bulldogs did not turn the ball over, controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides and turned every Ole Miss mistake into another long, grinding drive.

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss finished 18 of 34 for 170 yards with no touchdowns and one interception, and the Rebels did not reach the end zone until the fourth quarter, when Shekai Mills-Knight scored on an 8 yard run. Mills-Knight carried 13 times for 52 yards, the best of a rough day for the home offense.

Georgia improves to 8-1 overall and 6-1 in the SEC, looking every bit like a team built for December. Ole Miss falls to 6-3 and 4-3 in the league, and leaves with a home winning streak gone and a long list of problems to fix.