# @hbcugameday on YouTube

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- **Posted:** 2026-10-09T15:57:09.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** HBCU Gameday (@hbcugameday) — https://gondola.cc/hbcugameday

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🏈 **ROAD TO THE CELEBRATION BOWL: Is Anybody Safe in the MEAC or SWAC?**

The road to Atlanta is heating up, and the race for the 2026 Cricket Celebration Bowl is anything but predictable!

HBCU Gameday's Tolly Carr and James Hadnot break down the latest developments across the MEAC and SWAC as conference contenders battle for a chance to compete for the HBCU national championship.

**🔥 MEAC CHAMPIONSHIP RACE**

South Carolina State remains the team to beat, but Morgan State is turning heads, Norfolk State is showing improvement under Michael Vick, and North Carolina Central, Howard, and Delaware State are still very much in the conversation.

Can the Bulldogs defend their conference crown, or is a new contender ready to emerge?

**🔥 SWAC CHAMPIONSHIP RACE**

The SWAC is delivering chaos, upsets, and explosive offensive performances!

- Bethune-Cookman makes a statement with a victory over Alabama State.
- Jackson State survives a tough challenge from Alabama A&M.
- Prairie View A&M looks to rebound after a surprising loss to Mississippi Valley State.
- Alcorn State, Grambling State, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff are lighting up scoreboards.
- Alabama State faces uncertainty surrounding quarterback Andrew Body's injury.

With so much parity across both conferences, the road to Atlanta could take some unexpected turns.

🏆 **THE DESTINATION: ATLANTA**

The 2026 Cricket Celebration Bowl presented by Toyota takes place December 12 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, bringing together the MEAC and SWAC champions to compete for the HBCU national championship.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.celebrationbowl.com

🏈 CHAPTERS

00:00 – The Road to the Celebration Bowl Begins
00:19 – MEAC Championship Race: Who's the Favorite?
00:45 – South Carolina State, NCCU & Delaware State
01:16 – Morgan State's Surprising Start
01:45 – The Pressure of Being Defending Champions
02:38 – Can Michael Vick Lead Norfolk State to Atlanta?
04:15 – SWAC Championship Race: Complete Chaos!
04:37 – Alabama State's Andrew Body Injury
05:00 – Bethune-Cookman's Championship Opportunity
05:39 – Jackson State Faces Its First Real Tests
07:09 – Prairie View A&M's Shocking Loss
08:01 – Is Prairie View Still a Championship Contender?
09:12 – Alcorn State's Explosive Offense
10:14 – Grambling State & Arkansas-Pine Bluff
10:53 – Why the SWAC Is So Unpredictable
11:43 – Final Thoughts
11:53 – 2026 Celebration Bowl: December 12 in Atlanta

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