For the first in several decades the winner of the MEAC will participate in a bowl game. It will be an interesting twist for a conference that has prided itself on the conference champion competing in the FCS playoffs.
But the season should still be an extremely competitive one just one year removed from a scenario where five teams tied for first in the league.
Offensive Player of the Year – Tarik Cohen – North Carolina A&T
Coach of the Year – Rod Broadway – North Carolina A&T
Defensive Player of the Year – Javon Hargrave – South Carolina State
Offensive Lineman of the Year – Clevonne Davis – North Carolina Central
PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH
North Carolina A&T (MEAC Champion)
Bethune-Cookman
North Carolina Central
South Carolina State
Morgan State
Howard
Hampton
Delaware State
Florida A&M
Norfolk State
Savannah State