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Morgan State Football Primed for MEAC Media Day at M&T Bank Stadium

BALTIMORE, Md. (July 13, 2026) — Morgan State football will officially begin preparations for the 2026 season when the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference hosts its annual Football Media Day on Tuesday, July 21, at M&T Bank Stadium.

The Countdown to Kickoff Media Day Show will be held at the home of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens and will feature The Pivot, the acclaimed sports podcast hosted by former NFL standouts Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor. Their participation brings one of the nation's most influential sports media platforms to the MEAC's premier preseason event. Fans can watch the Countdown to Kickoff live beginning at noon exclusively on ESPN+. 
 
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Returning to M&T Bank Stadium for the second consecutive year, the conference will showcase its football programs on one of the sport's biggest stages. The event will spotlight the MEAC's student-athletes and head coaches while providing a preview of the upcoming season. It also reflects the conference's continued partnership with the NFL, creating increased visibility and opportunities for its member institutions.

"It is a tremendous honor to return to M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens, once again this year, and to be joined by The Pivot as part of this year's Media Day," said MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills. "I extend my heartfelt thanks to Sashi Brown for granting us this opportunity to showcase the MEAC on such a remarkable stage, and to The Pivot for their partnership and involvement in this year's event. This partnership amplifies the longstanding relationship between the NFL and our HBCU conferences, and I look forward to its continued growth for years to come."

"We are honored to host the MEAC Football Media Day at M&T Bank Stadium for the second consecutive year," said Ravens President Sashi Brown. "A cornerstone of Black collegiate athletics, the MEAC's eight HBCU programs represent their communities with outstanding pride, excellence and purpose — both on the field and in the classroom."

"MEAC Football Media Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the student-athletes, coaches and institutions that continue to shape the game of football while preparing young people for success in life," said Troy Vincent, NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations. "As we look ahead to another season, we celebrate the power of football to bring people together, create opportunity and inspire the next generation."

All six MEAC head football coaches, along with select student-athletes from each institution, will participate in interviews, photo opportunities and media sessions previewing the 2026 season.

Morgan State will be represented by head coach Damon Wilson, running back Randall Nauden and linebacker Arturo Mattocks.

The conference will also unveil the 2026 MEAC preseason predicted order of finish and the Preseason All-MEAC Football Team during the event.

The Bears open the 2026 season on Saturday, Aug. 29, with a road matchup against North Carolina A&T. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Truist Stadium in Greensboro, North Carolina.
 
Season tickets for the 2026 campaign are now available. Click here to purchase. 

For more information on MEAC football, visit MEACsports.com. 



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ABOUT MORGAN
Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie-classified high research (R2) institution offering nearly 140 academic programs leading to degrees from the baccalaureate to the doctorate. As Maryland's Preeminent Public Urban Research University, and the only university to have its entire campus designated as a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Morgan serves a multiethnic and multiracial student body and seeks to ensure that the doors of higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible. For more information about Morgan State University, visit www.morgan.edu.
 
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Players Mentioned

Arturo Mattocks

#0 Arturo Mattocks

LB
6' 1"
Senior
Randall Nauden

#20 Randall Nauden

RB
5' 10"
Redshirt Freshman

Players Mentioned

Arturo Mattocks

#0 Arturo Mattocks

6' 1"
Senior
LB
Randall Nauden

#20 Randall Nauden

5' 10"
Redshirt Freshman
RB