North Carolina Central Eagles football | |||
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First season | 1922 | ||
Head coach | Trei Oliver 1st season, 4–8 (.333) | ||
Stadium | O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium (capacity: 10,000) | ||
Field surface | Turf | ||
Location | Durham, North Carolina | ||
Conference | MEAC | ||
All-time record | 427–356–31 (.544) | ||
Claimed national titles | 1 (Black College): 2006 | ||
Unclaimed national titles | 2 (Black College): 1954 (Black College Div. II): 2005 | ||
Colors | Maroon and gray[1] | ||
Website | nccueaglepride.com |
The North Carolina Central Eagles football program is a college football team representing North Carolina Central University. The Eagles play at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Year | Championship | Coach | Overall record | Conference |
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1954 | Black College National Co-Champions | Herman Riddick | 7–1–1 | CIAA |
2005 | Black College National DII Champions | Rod Broadway | 10-2 | CIAA |
2006 | Black College National Co-Champions | Rod Broadway | 11-1 | CIAA |
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Division II
Over 25 North Carolina Central alumni have played in the NFL,[2] including:
The Eagles made three appearances in the Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 1-3.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1988 | First Round Quarterfinals |
Winston-Salem State Sacramento State |
W, 31–16 L, 7–56 |
2005 | Second Round | North Alabama | L, 21–24 |
2006 | Second Round | Delta State | L, 17–24 |