{
  "id": 4151457,
  "title": "Howard vs. Alabama A&M channel, time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MEAC/SWAC Challenge football game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/howard-vs-alabama-a-m-channel-time-tv-schedule-live-stream-to-watch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T09:00:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/howard-vs-alabama-m-channel-090001070.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Howard and Alabama A&M face off in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge football game on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The Bison, led by new coach Ted White, and the Bulldogs, under Sam Shade, will kick off their 2026 seasons against each other at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. Despite finishing with losing records in the previous season, both teams are optimistic for the future. Howard will have quarterback options in Ja Shawn Scroggins and Isaiah Freeman, while Alabama A&M will rely on Cornelious Brown IV, who will start at QB in his fourth season. The game will be broadcast nationally on ABC, with live streams available on fubo, DIRECTV, and the ESPN app. Fans can also try these services for free with trials, though taxes and fees may apply. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT.",
  "summary": "The Bison and Bulldogs face off for the second time ever as they open the 2026 season. Here's when and where to watch.",
  "key_points": [
    "Howard vs. Alabama A&M play in MEAC/SWAC Challenge game",
    "Matchup on August 29, 2026 at Center Parc Stadium",
    "Broadcast nationally on ABC with live streams on fubo, DIRECTV"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}