The annual Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off in Atlanta on Saturday night, pitting the North Carolina Central Eagles against the Southern University Jaguars.

The Jaguars have been picked to finish first in the SWAC Western Division this season after going 8-5 overall in 2024. They went 7-1 in league play and fell to Jackson State in the SWAC championship game. NCCU is 47-51-1 all-time in season openers and 4-1 under Trei Oliver. The Eagles have won their last four season openers, including last year’s 31-24 victory over Alabama State.

The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ABC. Fans looking to watch this college football game can do so for free by using DirecTV Stream , which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as u

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