HBCU Football: Week 0 Scoreboard | Watch Andrew Body, Celebration Bowl Crashers

Week 0 marks the start of the 2026 season for most HBCU football programs, with a Saturday schedule spanning conferences including SWAC, MEAC, SIAC, CIAA, OVC and CAA. In Atlanta, Ga., the games provide an early view of contenders, rebuilt rosters, and standout FCS talent. The preview focuses on Alabama State’s quarterback Andrew Body, arguing that staying healthy is crucial if coach Eddie Robinson Jr. and the Hornets want to win the SWAC East. The piece also lists “Celebration Bowl crashers” to watch—Delaware State, Jackson State, North Carolina Central, Texas Southern and Grambling State—along with mentions for Bethune-Cookman and Alcorn State. It closes by emphasizing defenses, naming several to monitor including Prairie View A&M and Florida A&M.