What is the Southwestern Athletic Conference?
Q: What is the Southwestern Athletic Conference?
A: The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is a college athletic conference based in Birmingham, Alabama, which is made up of historically black universities in the Southern United States.
Q: In which division does SWAC participate for most sports?
A: The SWAC participates in the NCAA's Division I for most sports.
Q: In which division does the SWAC participate in football?
A: In football, the SWAC participates in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).
Q: Is the SWAC one of the two conferences that do not take part in postseason play in the FCS football tournament?
A: Yes, the SWAC is one of two conferences (the other being the Ivy League) which do not take part in postseason play in the FCS football tournament.
Q: How does the SWAC organize its schools in football?
A: The SWAC splits its schools into two divisions and plays a conference championship game.
Q: Is there any particular SWAC game positioned on the schedule after the NCAA tournament has begun?
A: Yes, one SWAC game, the Bayou Classic between Southern and Grambling State, is positioned on the schedule after the NCAA tournament has begun.
Q: Does Alabama State play Division II rival Tuskegee annually on Thanksgiving Day?
A: Yes, Alabama State plays Division II rival Tuskegee annually on Thanksgiving Day (The Turkey Day Classic).
