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"title": "SWAC East Division showdown to be played on national television"
"description": "The Southwestern Athletic Conference matchup between Jackson State and Florida A&M has been picked up for national television. The game scheduled for Oct. 19 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium will kick off at 2:30 p.m. on ESPNU, and will feature the two teams atop the SWAC East Division standings heading into a bye week for […]"
"date": "2024-10-07"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "HBCU Sports"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2024/10/07/swac-east-division-showdown-to-be-played-on-national-television/"
"categories":
  - "Football"
---

# SWAC East Division showdown to be played on national television

The Southwestern Athletic Conference matchup between Jackson State and Florida A&M has been picked up for national television. The game scheduled for Oct. 19 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium will kick off at 2:30 p.m. on ESPNU, and will feature the two teams atop the SWAC East Division standings heading into a bye week for both teams. Jackson State, 2-0 in conference play, is coming off a 45-38 win over Alabama A&M on Saturday in the Gulf Coast Challenge. Florida A&M is 1-0 in the SWAC after a road win at Alabama State.