In an HBCU football thriller, Prairie View A&M outlasted Grambling State 36-34 in a game that took five overtimes at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. The epic clash between two storied HBCU programs kept fans on edge throughout, as both teams traded blows until the final moments.

The MEAC has one straight-up conference game between North Carolina Central and Norfolk State, while NCAT visits its HBCU roots for the second week in a row, this time against South Carolina State. Florida A&M and Alabama A&M get an unexpected week off in the SWAC due to the hurricane,

HOUSTON - Live scores for every 2024 HBCU football game in Week 5 on HBCU Legends. Explore the real-time scores across the SWAC, MEAC, SIAC, CIAA, OVC, CAA and Independent for their respective HBCU football teams.

The CIAA standings this season have become a puzzle, even for the most seasoned HBCU sports fans. Unlike other conferences where records seem straightforward, the CIAA’s unique structure and scheduling changes have introduced confusion.