NCCU Football

08/31/2026

Layne Named MEAC Rookie of the Week

NORFOLK, Va. – North Carolina Central University freshman quarterback Nelson Layne was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week, the conference announced Monday.

08/27/2026

NCCU Football to Open 2026 Season at Texas Southern

HOUSTON, Texas – The North Carolina Central University football program will kick off the 2026 season on Saturday, hitting the road for Week 0 to take on Texas Southern at W.W. Thorne Stadium.

08/20/2026

KING NAMED EAGLES’ INAUGURAL FLAG FOOTBALL HEAD COACH

DURHAM, N.C. - Jennifer King has been appointed head coach of the North Carolina Central University women's flag football program, which begins its inaugural season during the 2026–27 academic year.

08/19/2026

Eagles Corner Martin Named to Aeneas Williams Preseason Watch List

OKLAHOMA CITY – North Carolina Central University junior cornerback Jakarri Martin II has been named to the Aeneas Williams Award Preseason Watch List, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday.

08/14/2026

NCCU AD Perkins Named FCS ADA 1st Vice President

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University Director of Athletics Dr. Louis "Skip" Perkins will serve as First Vice President of the Football Championship Subdivision Athletic Directors Association (FCS ADA) for the 2026-27 year.

08/14/2026

HELP US FIND OUR 2006 NCCU CHAMPIONS! 🦅🏆

NCCU Athletics will recognize the 2006 championship football, volleyball, softball, and women’s cross country teams during our home football game against Elizabeth City State University on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Former coaches and student-athletes from these teams are invited to return to campus and celebrate the 20th anniversary of their championship seasons.

Please complete the form below if you were a member of one of these teams:
https://forms.gle/8obuoDYhvx7Xs1Lv6

Eagle Nation, please share this post and tag former teammates, coaches, classmates, family members, and friends who can help us reach our 2006 champions!

08/10/2026

Camp chronicles. 🏕️

07/21/2026

Eagle Nation!, today’s the day! Tune in today at 12PM EST to see your Eagles live for the 2026 MEAC Media Day coverage on ESPN+

07/14/2026

Not your average team workout. 🚒🔥

The Eagles traded the weight room for the fire station and put strength, teamwork, and toughness to the test.

Special thanks to Durham Fire Department for having us.