# Morgan State Leads HBCU Football Poll

> Morgan State rises to No. 1 in Black College Football Poll as MEAC prepares for key matchups.
- Title: Morgan State Leads HBCU Football Poll · HBCU Legends On SI
- Summary: Morgan State rises to No. 1 in Black College Football Poll as MEAC prepares for key matchups. Morgan State claims No. 1 ranking in Black College Football…
- Keywords: morgan state, meac, black college football poll, michael vick, sonja stills, cameron edge, hbcu, espn deportes, south carolina state, stats perform fcs top 25, allstate hbcu legacy bowl, meac basketball
- Source: HBCU Legends On SI — https://si.com/college/hbcu/football/meac-news-morgan-state-vick-stills-espn-deportes
- Published: 2026-10-16T01:53:18+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: morgan state, meac, black college football poll, michael vick, sonja stills, cameron edge, hbcu, espn deportes, south carolina state, stats perform fcs top 25, allstate hbcu legacy bowl, meac basketball
## Morgan State Rises
Morgan State enters Week 7 as No. 1 team in Black College Football Poll after four consecutive wins.
## Black College Football Poll
The poll is the first officially endorsed national ranking for HBCU football programs competing at NCAA Division I FCS and Division II levels.
## Morgan State's Ranking
Morgan State leads four MEAC programs ranked among the nation’s top 10 HBCU football teams.
## Michael Vick Interview
Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick discusses leadership, family, and his football journey on HBCU GO's 'Beyond Ballin'.
## ESPN Deportes Simulcast
ESPN Deportes will provide Spanish-language coverage for Morgan State vs. South Carolina State on Oct. 29.
## Sonja Stills Honored
MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills recognized at 2026 Bovanti Upscale Magazine Iconic Women Awards.
## Cameron Edge Selected
Morgan State quarterback Cameron Edge named to 2027 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl.
## MEAC Basketball Media Day
MEAC holds men’s and women’s basketball media day Oct. 23 in Baltimore.
## Morgan State's Recent Wins
Morgan State defeated Villanova 38-35 and Robert Morris 28-27 in consecutive games.
## Morgan State's Momentum
Morgan State enters national FCS rankings with momentum but faces upcoming MEAC schedule.
## South Carolina State
South Carolina State is No. 5 in Black College Football Poll and reigning MEAC champion.
## MEAC Media Rights
ESPN and MEAC signed multiyear media rights agreement extending through 2030-31 academic year.
## Morgan State vs. Tennessee State
Morgan State travels to Tennessee State in Week 7 for first meeting since 1987.
## HBCU Classic 2027
Howard University and Tennessee State University meet in 2027 NBA HBCU Classic.
## Morgan State's Path
Morgan State aims to translate strong start into conference championship run.
## MEAC Week 7 Highlights
MEAC Week 7 features Morgan State's rise, Michael Vick's interview, and ESPN Deportes simulcast.
## Key takeaway

Morgan State claims No. 1 ranking in Black College Football Poll after consecutive wins, with ESPN Deportes adding Spanish-language coverage for Oct. 29 game against South Carolina State.