22nd ranked North Carolina A&T won the game, beating Alcorn State by the score of 41–34, claiming the 2015 Black college football national championship before an announced crowd of 35,528.

The North Carolina A&T Aggies entered the season ranked 2nd in both the Sheridan & BoxtoRow polls behind defending National champions Alcorn State.

Along with the other four teams that earned a share of the previous years' conference title, the Aggies were favored to win the MEAC championship.

[5] After defeating Shaw the Aggies traveled to Chapel Hill, NC to play ACC opponent, the North Carolina Tar Heels.

[11] The Aggies went into the season finale facing Arch Rival North Carolina Central with Championship and postseason implications.

A&T lost to NCCU 16–21 after a failed two-point conversion attempt late in the 4th quarter left the Aggies needing a touchdown to win.

By virtue of the MEAC's Tiebreaker system, A&T was awarded the postseason berth over Bethune-Cookman due to the Sagarian ratings for both teams.

Alcorn State, the 2014 Black College Football National Champions, entered the season ranked #1 in both the Shaeridan and BoxtoRow preseason polls.

After the loss to Georgia Tech, the Braves began their SWAC campaign on the road against Alabama State; defeating the Hornets 31–14.

The Braves would continue their winning streak defeating Concordia College and Arkansas-Pine Bluff before losing to Grambling 34–35 in overtime.

[14] A&T outgained Alcorn 543–260 in total yards, which was the most the Aggies have compiled in the five-year Broadway era and a season low for the Braves.