SWAC Announces 2024 Football Schedule on ESPN: Key Matchups and Championship Game Details

The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has just announced its highly anticipated 2024 football schedule, set to air on ESPN’s linear and digital platforms. The schedule is packed with exciting match-ups that are sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

The defending SWAC champion, Florida A&M, will kick off the league coverage during Week 0 on Saturday, August 24, when they face off against Norfolk State in the 2024 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff. The game will be broadcast live on ABC at 7:30 p.m. EST, setting the stage for an action-packed season ahead.

The schedule features several Classic match-ups that fans won’t want to miss, including the Labor Day Classic between Texas Southern and Prairie View A&M, the State Fair Classic featuring Prairie View A&M and Grambling, the Magic City Classic with Alabama State taking on Alabama A&M, the Boombox Classic where Southern battles Jackson State, and the Florida Classic between Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman.

The season will culminate with the 2024 Pepsi SWAC Football Championship Game, which is set to air live on ESPN2 on Saturday, December 7 at 2:00 p.m. EST. With a lineup of thrilling games and fierce competition, the 2024 SWAC football season is sure to be one for the books.

Fans can catch all the action on ESPN’s various platforms, from ESPN+ to ABC, ensuring that they don’t miss a single moment of the excitement. Stay tuned for what promises to be an unforgettable season of SWAC football.