HBCU football is back. The 2025 season opens Saturday night in Atlanta when North Carolina Central takes on Southern in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, airing nationally on ABC.
In this week’s edition of the MEAC and More with Chris Stevens, host Chris previews the high-profile matchup. He examines Southern’s quarterback question, with first-year head coach Terence Graves declining to name a starter, and points to defensive leader Ckelby Givens as a key factor for the Jaguars.
For Central, Stevens highlights quarterback Walker Harris stepping into his second year as a starter and praises head coach Trei Oliver’s veteran roster that should once again contend for a MEAC title.
Stevens stops short of calling the game a Celebration Bowl preview but predicts a narrow NCCU win, while stressing that Southern won’t make it easy. The show also explores the broader media landscape, urging the MEAC to follow the SWAC’s lead in developing its own streaming platform, and addresses recent off-field news involving Delaware State president Dr. Tony Allen.
Watch the full version below.
