1️⃣ Alabama State (7-2) | No. 1 ↔️ No Change Since their narrow loss to Jackson State, the Hornets have been buzzing, averaging 43 points per game during their three-game streak. After a sluggish first half vs. Texas Southern, Alabama State flipped the switch and pitched a second-half shutout en route to a 42–24 win. Love it or hate it, the Hornets are one of the hottest teams in the country. They now head into Week 12 against a struggling Mississippi Valley State squad with momentum on their side. @UrbanSportS_Ray | 🎨 @runtheyard #HBCUPower5 #HBCUPass #RunTheYard #AlabamaState #SWAC #HBCUFootball

2️⃣ Jackson State (7-2) | No. 2 ↔️ No Change The Tigers put on a clinic in a dominant wire-to-wire win over Mississippi Valley State, out gaining the Devils by nearly 300 yards and holding them to 3-for-14 on third down. Still ranked in the FCS Coaches Top 20, Jackson State looks every bit like a team rounding into championship form. Bethune-Cookman visits The Vet in Week 12. via @UrbanSportS_Ray | 🎨 @runtheyard

Delaware State (7–3) | No. 3 ↔️ No Change They just keep finding ways to win. In one of their toughest tests of the season, the Hornets stood tall against an elite Morgan State defense to gut out a gritty road victory. Star linebacker Brian Bates Jr. said it best: “We worked for this, day in and day out since January. We deserve this.” Now 3–0 in MEAC play, Delaware State hosts Howard in Week 12 — with momentum, confidence, and identity firmly intact. via @UrbanSportS_Ray | 🎨 @runtheyard

4️⃣ South Carolina State (7-3) | No ↔️ No Change South Carolina State made a loud statement with a dominant win over Howard, delivering four quarters of disciplined, aggressive football. Defensive back Jarod Washington stole the show with two touchdowns — one on a pick-six and another on a blocked field goal return. Next up is a heavyweight showdown with North Carolina Central — a matchup guaranteed to shake up next week’s rankings. via @UrbanSportS_Ray | 🎨 @runtheyard

5⃣North Carolina Central (7–3) | No. 5/Tied ↔️ No Change The Eagles survived a gritty challenge from Norfolk State thanks to another standout performance from Chauncey Spikes, who delivered two touchdowns — including the game-clinching score in the fourth quarter. After dropping their first MEAC game since 2021, NCCU has locked back in. Coach Trei Oliver put it plainly: “We hadn’t been 0–1 in the conference in a long time.” They now prepare to host South Carolina State in a game with massive MEAC and Power 5 implications. via @UrbanSportS_Ray | 🎨 @runtheyard

5⃣Prairie View A&M (7–3) | No. 5/Tied ⬆️ Re-Entered Quarterback Cam Peters erupted for five touchdowns in a 48–5 beatdown of Alabama A&M — with WR Jyzaiah Rockwell hauling in three of them. After posting 607 total yards, PV looks like a team on a mission to return to the SWAC Championship conversation. They get UAPB next in Week 12. via @UrbanSportS_Ray | 🎨 @runtheyard