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Southern looks to build upon its SWAC championship appearance, when they start the 2025 campaign for their second all-time meeting against North Carolina Central.

North Carolina Central and Southern face off in the MEAC-SWAC Challenge on Saturday night to kick off the 2025 season. The MEAC-SWAC Challenge is a an annual series beginning in 2005, showcasing HBCU schools from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and the Southwestern Athletic Conference. This is a neutral site game with both teams traveling to Atlanta, GA to face off in the Center Parc Stadium where the Georgia State Panthers play, and the former home of the Atlanta Braves. The first and only time these two squads have played was back in 2006 when North Carolina Central beat Southern in a 27-20 final. NCCU was a Div. II school in that matchup, and its defense dominated forcing five interceptions against Southern. This is the first appearance for NCCU in the MEAC-SWAC challenge since 2021 where the Eagles beat Alcorn State. This will be a tough opener for North Carolina Central, as Southern is coming off an appearance in the SWAC championship game.

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Game Date: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025

Game Time: 10:30 p.m. ET

TV: ABC

Location: Center Parc Stadium – Atlanta, GA

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The Eagles will be up for the challenge though, as they finished the 2024 season with a 8-3 record and a 4-1 record in conference play. North Carolina Central started the season 1-2, but the Eagles went on to win five in a row, and only one more loss the rest of the year. They couldn’t have wrapped up the season on a higher note, than beating Delaware State on the road with a 52-10 win to finish the regular season. Since rejoining the MEAC in 2010, the Eagles have a winning record against the SWAC, sitting at 4-3.

Southern meanwhile is coming off a 8-5 overall record in 2024, and it had a great 7-1 record in league play. It was a promising start in the first year under head coach Terreance Graves. The Jaguars have a promising season ahead, as they made it to the SWAC championship game where they ultimate lost to Jackson State, 41-13. Can Southern take the next step in year two under Graves?

What Time Is the College Football Game Between North Carolina Central and Southern?

The North Carolina Central vs Southern game will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 10:30 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great college football action.

What Channel Is the North Carolina Central vs Southern Game On?

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