News
Howard stuns Alabama A&M in MEAC | SWAC Challenge
ATLANTA — Ja’Shawn Scroggins threw for 315 yards and the game-winning touchdown pass as he led the Howard Bison past the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 31-24 in the 20th Annual MEAC | SWAC Challenge at Centre Parc Stadium. For head coach Ted White, it was his first win at the helm of his alma mater.
“It was a special moment for me,” acknowledged an emotional White at the postgame press conference. “It is something that I have always wanted, to come back to my alma mater and help the program. I had my wife, daughter, family members, college and high school teammates to come support me. It means a lot. It is something I will never forget.”
As for Scroggins, he accounted for 346 total yards and three touchdowns.
Scroggins showed his calm and leadership during a six-play, 83-yard drive that culminated in a perfectly executed 51-yard pass to Se’Quan Osborne with 2:41 remaining. The Bison went for the two-point conversion that was good on a Scroggins pass to Clark.
“On the drive for the win, we just executed what we had been working on,” Scroggins continued. “So, it was nothing special, just execution and belief in one another.”
For Alabama A&M, quarterback Cornelius Brown completed 25 of 41 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns. He added 33 rushing yards and another score. Maurice Edwards had 57 yards on seven carries, plus Imari Conley added 43 yards on his lone rushing attempt.
Alabama A&M will play the first of three straight home games next Saturday when Miles College visits Louis Crews Stadium for the 16th Annual Louis Crews Classic. Kickoff against the Golden Bears is scheduled for 6 p.m. Central Time. Meanwhile, Howard hosts the University of Richmond this Saturday at Greene Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m Eastern Time.
-
- Howard University Head Coach Ted White raises the trophy after winning the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- Ja’shawn Scroggins celebrates after winning the MVP trophy during the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- Ja’shawn Scroggins celebrates after winning the MVP trophy during the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- Howard University Head Coach Ted White kisses his wife after winning the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- Members of Howard University’s Showtime Marching Band perform during halftime at the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- Members of Howard University’s Showtime Marching Band perform during halftime at the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- Members of Howard University’s Showtime Marching Band perform during halftime at the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- Jarel Williams #3 of Alabama A&M catches a touchdown pass during the first half of the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- Ben Chandler IV breaks up a pass intended for Jordan Hudson-Smith during the first half of the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- Members of the Alabama A&M Royal Court dance in the stands during the first half of the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- Ja’shawn Scroggins attempts a pass during the first half of the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- Fans of Howard University dance in the stands during the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- A young Howard Bison fan dances in the stands during the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- The Howard Bison runs onto the field before the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- The Howard Bison runs onto the field before the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- The Howard Bison runs onto the field before the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- The Howard Bison runs onto the field before the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- The Alabama A&M Bulldogs run onto the field before the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- A graphic displaying the late Charlie Neal is displayed on the video board before the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
-
- The Howard Bison and the Alabama A&M Bulldogs team captains assemble at midfield for the coin toss before the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)
Featured
NFN Live ON BEYOND IWDM50 PODCAST: FEATURING IMAM OMAR SHAKIR! Join us TONIGHT for Week 6
Join Imam Omar Shakir TONIGHT on the Beyond IWDM50 Podcast! Tune in for inspiring discussions on community building, education, and more.
We are excited to spotlight Imam Omar Shakir, Southwest Sectional Convener, as he leads an inspiring conversation on “Sharing Best Practices and Developing Community Solutions.”
As part of the Inaugural Beyond IWDM50 Conference Podcast, this session continues the vision and expands the impact across key pillars:
👥 Community Building
💡 Education & Knowledge
🌱 Economic Empowerment
✅ Unity & Self-Determination
PNG
🗓️ Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST)
📺 Where to Watch: YouTube @IWDM50
📻 Listen Live On: Facebook, YouTube & IWDM Community Radio
💬 Real Conversations. Lasting Impact.
👉 Register & Learn More: bit.ly/IWDM50forward & www.IWDMcommunity.com
#IWDM50 #ImamOmarShakir #BeyondIWDM50 #SouthwestCommunity #ImamWDMohammed #CommunityBuilding #LeadershipSpotlight
🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4571578638008320
Featured
Uncle Luke Joins BlackPressUSA | Trump Responds to Nolan Wells Case 📱
Uncle Luke joins BlackPressUSA! Plus, Trump weighs in on the Nolan Wells case. Get the full story on today’s Morning Show.
Today on Black Press USA’s Morning Show, we’re breaking down the stories driving the conversation.
Watch Black Press USA’s Morning Show for the headlines, the context, and the conversation behind the news.
#BlackPressUSA #MorningShow #BlackNews
Featured
Uncle Luke Joins BlackPressUSA | Trump Responds to Nolan Wells Case
Uncle Luke joins BlackPressUSA’s Morning Show to discuss hot topics. Plus, Trump weighs in on the Nolan Wells case.
Today on Black Press USA’s Morning Show, we’re breaking down the stories driving the conversation.
Watch Black Press USA’s Morning Show for the headlines, the context, and the conversation behind the news.
#BlackPressUSA #MorningShow #BlackNews
car reviews
Second Row Fold: Cargo Space Impact Explained #shorts
See how the non-flat folding second row affects cargo space for bulky items like strollers or suitcases. Is it a dealbreaker for your needs?
This second row doesn’t fold flat, impacting how larger items like strollers or suitcases fit. While not unusable, consider the space arrangement for bulky loads. #AutoNetwork
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/8HFPFmqpCdg
#CarFeatures #FamilyCar #Practicality #Seating
Featured
Planting seeds of economic mobility for St. Louis students
Could $5,000 and guidance change a teen’s future? St. Louis Junior Bonds is helping 300 students explore financial futures and achieve economic mobility.
What could $5,000 and the right guidance mean for a teenager’s future? The St. Louis Junior Bonds program is helping nearly 300 students explore college, homeownership, entrepreneurship and investing, with families learning alongside them. Read how an open house organized by Ricky Hughes connected students with people who can help them take the next step.
https://www.stlamerican.com/business/planting-seeds-of-economic-mobility-for-st-louis-students/
🖊️ Lawrence Bryant
📷 Photos by Lawrence Bryant
#stlamerican #StLouis #FinancialLiteracy #EconomicMobility
Featured
Revitalizing Civics: Reclaiming Our Constitution
Understand your rights and reclaim the Constitution’s power. Watch the full episode to bring civics back into the conversation!
📜 The Constitution protects our rights, but how well do we understand them? It’s time to bring civics back into the conversation and recognize the power of being informed!
🎙️ Dive deeper into the discussion! Watch the full From The Desk of the Editor podcast episode on YouTube channel! ☝🏾
#KnowYourRights #CivicEngagement #FromTheDeskOfTheEditor #VoiceAndViewpoint
NFN Live ON BEYOND IWDM50 PODCAST: FEATURING IMAM OMAR SHAKIR! Join us TONIGHT for Week 6
Uncle Luke Joins BlackPressUSA | Trump Responds to Nolan Wells Case 📱
Uncle Luke Joins BlackPressUSA | Trump Responds to Nolan Wells Case
Second Row Fold: Cargo Space Impact Explained #shorts
Planting seeds of economic mobility for St. Louis students
Revitalizing Civics: Reclaiming Our Constitution
FDIC Study: Minority Banks & Lending for Communities #shorts
Car Seat Access: Test Your Third Row Layout! #shorts
CeCe Winans and friends turn Chaifetz Arena into a house of praise
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Montclair | Preacher: Rev. Mark Thompson 10.11.26
The Youngest American Killed in the Vietnam War
Latest Massacre in Haiti Reveals Cruelty U.S. Deportations
OPINION: Nolan Wells’ Death One of Several Signifying Racial Terror Lives on in U.S. South
Passing for White, Fighting for Black America: The Courage of Walter White
OP-ED: Haiti TPS: Have We Lost Sense of Humanity?
OP-ED: If AI Is the New Language of Power, Then NAN Wants Black Communities Fluent
OP-ED: How Does Your State Rank for Pre-K?
Henry O. Flipper: A Trailblazer at West Point and Beyond
NBA All-Star Damian Lillard Returns Home for 15th Annual Backpack Giveaway
Asm. Smallwood-Cuevas’s Bill Repealing ‘Racist’ CalWORKs ‘Man-in-the-House’ Rule Clears Legislature
NFN Live ON BEYOND IWDM50 PODCAST: FEATURING IMAM OMAR SHAKIR! Join us TONIGHT for Week 6
Uncle Luke Joins BlackPressUSA | Trump Responds to Nolan Wells Case 📱
Uncle Luke Joins BlackPressUSA | Trump Responds to Nolan Wells Case
Second Row Fold: Cargo Space Impact Explained #shorts
Planting seeds of economic mobility for St. Louis students
Revitalizing Civics: Reclaiming Our Constitution
FDIC Study: Minority Banks & Lending for Communities #shorts
Car Seat Access: Test Your Third Row Layout! #shorts
CeCe Winans and friends turn Chaifetz Arena into a house of praise
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Montclair | Preacher: Rev. Mark Thompson 10.11.26
-
Black Press1 week agoZakiya Jendayi Arrested, Locked Out of Home by Sheriff’s Deputies
-
Black Press6 days agoA $2.1 Trillion Wellness Industry Never Built a Daily Practice for Black Children. So This Atlanta Family Did.
-
Art6 days agoMontclair Brewery: Brewing Culture, Community, History
-
BlackPressUSA4 days agoLatinas Deserve Equal Pay. Unions Help Make It Happen.
-
Black History1 week agoListening as a Lifeline: A Doula’s Witness to Black Maternal Health
-
Black Press6 days agoCOMMENTARY: But God!
