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The HBCU Classic Game of the Week features the No. 2 Bethune-Cookman Wildcats as seek to go undefeated against conference competition, facing-off against their in-state rival the Florida A&M Rattlers. The MEAC Game of the Week features the No. 8 Delaware State Hornets traveling to face the No. 10 Howard Bison.
HBCU FOOTBALL MAJOR DIVISION POLL
Week 11 – Released 11/11/12
1. Tennessee State--(8-2)
2. Bethune-Cookman--(8-2)
3. Arkansas Pine Bluff--(8-2)
4. Jackson State--(6-4)
5. @ Alabama State--(7-3)
6. Alabama A & M--(7-3)
7. North Carolina Central--(6-4)
8. Delaware State--(6-4)
9. North Carolina A&T--(6-4)
10. Howard--(6-4)
@ = TSPN & 3C 2011 HBCU Football Major Division National Champion
WEEK 12 FEATURED MATCH-UPS TO WATCH
HBCU MAJOR DIVISION CLASSIC GAME OF WEEK
#2 Bethune-Cookman (8-2, 7-0) at Florida A&M (4-6, 4-3)
Orlando, FL, Citrus Bowl
–MEAC– Florida Classic, 1:00pmCT
The Wildcats of No. 2 Bethune-Cookman look to successfully complete their pursuit of finishing the 2012 season undefeated in MEAC action as they take on long-time conference rivals Florida A&M in the world famous Florida Classic. The Rattlers ended their recent 2-game skid last week as they edged North Carolina Central, 22-21. The Rattlers’ offense shined on the ground as well as through the air as the Rattlers outgained the Eagles 270 to 88 yards through the air and 117 to 41 on the ground. Florida A&M QB, Damien Fleming completed 29 of his 41 passes for 270 yards. Bethune-Cookmans’ previous game was not close at all as they pounded Savannah State, 49-7. The Wildcats rushing attack had a field day as they racked up 377 yards on the ground. Bethune-Cookman RB, Isidore Jackson ran for 100 yards and a touchdown on just 15 carries. The Wildcats defense was as stout as it could be recording four sacks and picking off Tigers’ QB, Antonio Bostick three times. Although every statistical category points toward the Wildcats as the favorite, this is a matchup where the victor will be decided by the team that wants the “W” the most. In their last matchup the Wildcats defeated FAMU, 26-16. The game will be televised live this Saturday at 2pm on ESPN Classic.
*** Game Outcome: Bethune-Cookman (37-17)
HBCU MAJOR DIVISION GAME OF WEEK
#1 Tennessee State (8-2, 4-2) at Tennessee-Martin (HWCU) (7-3, 5-2)
Martin, TN
OVC – 2:00pmCT
The No. 1 Tennessee State Tigers try to put adversity of recent events they have faced behind them as they tangle with University of Tennessee-Martin and attempt to win their season finale. The Tiger nation received some heart-breaking news on last Wednesday as freshman walk-on, DB, William Wayne Jones, III collapsed at practice and died later on that day at Baptist Hospital. The week prior to the tragedy the Tigers dropped their second game of the season as they were stumped by Murray State, 49-28. Tennessee State could not stop the Racers’ rushing attack as they allowed Murray State RB, Jamaal Berry to rush for 163 yards and three touchdowns. Tennessee-Martin came up short in their last game as they were defeated in a shootout by Tennessee Tech, 45-44. After scoring a touchdown bringing the Skyhawks within one, K, James Satterfield fumbled the potential game-winning two point conversion attempt which sealed the victory for Tennessee Tech. UT-Martin QB, Derek Carr passed for 422 yards and four touchdowns in the losing effort. This is a winner take all game, with a win the Tigers would likely hold onto Dr. Cavil HBCU title and would also likely gain an at-large bid to the NCAA FCS Playoffs. Tennessee State defeated UT-Martin in their last game, 35-30.
*** Game Outcome: Tennessee-Martin (42-38)
MEAC GAME OF WEEK
#8 Delaware State (6-4, 5-2) at #10 Howard (6-4, 5-2)
Washington, DC, Greene Stadium
–MEAC– 12:00pmCT
The No. 8 Delaware State Hornets travel to the Nation’s Capitol to prepare for a showdown with the No. 10 Howard Bison in a battle between two teams with identical records. Howard could not be happier to be back in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play as they were soundly defeated life last week, losing to Georgia Southern, 69-26. Eagles QB, Jerick McKinnon ran for three touchdowns and threw for two more to lead Georgia Southern to their commanding victory. Howard’s run defense was no match for the FCS number one ranked rushing attack as Georgia Southern steam-rolled for 300 yards on the ground. Bison QB, Greg McGhee was the lone bright-spot for Howard on offense, running for three touchdowns and passing for one more in the loss. Delaware State is attempting to conclude their season as winners of two straight after defeating Hampton University last week, 35-27. Hornet QB, Nick Elko led the charge completing of 15 of his 25 passes for 291 yards, two touchdowns, and ran for a rushing touchdown. Statistically the defensive and passing offense advantage lies with Delaware State. The Hornets defeated Howard in their last matchup, 39-36.
*** Game Outcome: Delaware State (33-13)
MEAC GAMES TO WATCH
Savannah State (1-9, 0-7) at South Carolina State (4-6, 3-4)
*** Game Outcome: South Carolina State (Score 30-14)
#9 North Carolina A&T St (6-4, 4-3) at #7 North Carolina Central (6-4, 5-2)
*** Game Outcome: North Carolina Central (Score 24-27)
Hampton (3-7, 2-5) at Morgan State (3-7, 2-5)
*** Game Outcome: Morgan State (Score 27-20)
SWAC GAME OF WEEK
#4 Jackson State (6-4, 6-2) at Alcorn State (4-6, 4-4)
Normal, MS, Veterans Memorial Stadium
–SWAC– 1:00pmCT
After ending Alabama A&M’s hopes and dreams of punching their ticket to the SWAC Championship Game, Jackson State pushes to claim the SWAC Eastern Division title and finish the season on a 5-game winning streak as they travel to Alcorn, Mississippi to face the Braves of Alcorn State University in the annual rivalry grudge match. This is the first time in over ten years the game was moved back to Alcorn State’s campus. The Blue Bengals defeated Alabama A&M last week, 35-21, moving them in second place in the SWAC Eastern Division. The Blue Bengals displayed a balanced offensive attack against the Bulldogs, as QB, Clayton Moore passed for 233 yards and a touchdown while RB, Rakeem Sims rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns. Alcorn State was victorious in their last game as they defeated Texas Southern University, 34-24. Alcorn’s freshman sensation QB, John Gibbs led the offensive charge as he completed 18 of 38 passes for 218 yards and three touchdowns. This will be an exciting matchup featuring two of the perennial quarterbacks in the conference. Also on display, the Tigers’ aerial assault versus Alcorn State’s pass defense currently ranks third in the SWAC. Jackson State is a half-game behind Eastern Division front-runner Alabama State. The Tigers control their own destiny, a win against the Braves on Saturday and the Tigers earn a trip to the 2012 SWAC Football Championship Game to face the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions. Because the Jackson State Tigers hold the tie-breaker over the Alabama State Hornets due to a, 37-34, victory earlier this season. In their last meeting, Jackson State stomped Alcorn State, 51-7.
*** Game Outcome: Jackson State (42-33)
SWAC GAMES TO WATCH
Mississippi Valley State (4-6, 4-4) at Texas Southern (2-8, 2-6)
*** Game Outcome: Mississippi Valley State (Score 21-13)
Prairie View A&M (3-7, 3-5) at #3 Arkansas at Pine Bluff (8-2, 7-1)
*** Game Outcome: Arkansas at Pine Bluff (Score 31-24)
#6 Alabama A&M (7-3, 6-3) at FBS/SEC Auburn (HWCU) (7-3, 6-3)
*** Game Outcome: Auburn (Score 42-10)
#5 Alabama State (7-3, 7-2) – Open
Southern (3-7, 2-6) – Open
Grambling State (1-9, 0-8) – Open
INDEPENDENT (OVC) GAME TO WATCH
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