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New HBCU+ Model Predicts SWAC Football Outcomes with 95% Accuracy
10/19/2025
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Story summary
- The HBCU+ model, inspired by ESPN's SP+ system, provides data-driven predictions for SWAC and MEAC football.
- It evaluates teams by strength of schedule and résumé scores to offer Week 8 insights.
- Texas Southern versus Virginia-Lynchburg projects Texas Southern with a 95% win probability.
- Predictions also favor Alabama State, Prairie View A&M, and Jackson State.
- The initiative could expand to other conferences to boost fan engagement.
