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Sports · College sports · published 2026-09-02 · via Sports Illustrated

Howard's win over Alabama A&M attracts 1.2 million viewers

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Howard defeated Alabama A&M 31-24 in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, which averaged 1.2 million viewers on ABC. The audience peaked at 1.7 million, a 10% increase from last year. Howard quarterback Ja'Shawn Scroggins was named MVP after throwing for 315 yards and three touchdowns.

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The ABC broadcast featured Tiffany Greene on play-by-play and Jay Walker as analyst, keeping HBCU voices at the center of the event's coverage. The game anchored ESPN's Week 0 schedule alongside TCU-North Carolina, which averaged 4.9 million viewers, and NC State-Virginia at 3.2 million, placing the HBCU matchup firmly within the weekend's top draws.

Atlanta hosts the challenge annually as the opening event of ESPN's HBCU football slate, with the season concluding at the Cricket Celebration Bowl in December at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. John

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