Week 8 HBCU Football Schedule and Standings

Published October 23, 2026 at 5:30 AM EDT

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL— HBCU football is back in the spotlight Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, with conference positioning and homecoming pride on the line. Jackson State visits Bethune-Cookman in a pivotal SWAC East showdown, Howard battles Morgan State as MEAC conference play begins, and Benedict seeks revenge at Albany State after losing all three meetings last season. Below are Week 8’s matchups, Eastern kickoff times, locations, previous results, and conference standings.