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A national stage awaits Howard and Alabama A&M as they open their 2026 seasons Saturday in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge.
While both teams finished with losing records last year, they have plenty of reason for optimism entering the new campaign.
The Bison (5-7 in 2025) begin a new era under coach Ted White, their legendary former quarterback who set numerous records during his time as a player in D.C. His opposite number with the Bulldogs is Sam Shade, who followed a stellar playing career at Alabama with a long run in the NFL.
Shade led A&M to a 4-8 record last season in his first year in charge in Huntsville. He'll have veteran leadership under center with 26-year-old Cornelious Brown IV set to start at QB in his fourth season at A&M and eighth year as a college player.
Howard also has a pair of graduate students as options at quarterback in Ja'Shawn Scroggins and Hampton transfer Isaiah Freeman.
It should be a competitive matchup in Atlanta to open the season. Here's all you need to know to tune in.
TV channel:ABC
Howard vs. Alabama A&M will be broadcast nationally on ABC, with Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker on the call.
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Date:Saturday, Aug. 29
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. CT
The MEAC/SWAC Challenge is set to kick off Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, home of Georgia State football and formerly the Atlanta Braves.
Here are the upcoming games for the Bison:
| Date |
Game |
Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 5 |
vs. Richmond |
6 p.m. |
| Sept. 12 |
at Indiana |
12 p.m. |
| Sept. 25 |
at Rutgers |
7 p.m. |
| Oct. 3 |
vs. Hampton |
3 p.m. |
| Oct. 10 |
at Penn |
1 p.m. |
Here are the Bulldogs' upcoming games:
| Date |
Game |
Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 5 |
vs. Miles |
7 p.m. |
| Sept. 12 |
vs. Tennessee State |
7 p.m. |
| Sept. 19 |
vs. Bowie State |
7 p.m. |
| Sept. 26 |
at Florida A&M |
7 p.m. |
| Oct. 3 |
Jackson State (at Mobile) |
5 p.m. |
