North Carolina Central Eagles football
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.
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| First season | 1922 | ||
| Head coach | Trei Oliver 1st season, 0–0 (–) | ||
| 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 | ||
History
Classifications
- 1952–1972: NCAA College Division
- 1955–1969: NAIA
- 1970–1986: NAIA Division I
- 1973–2010: NCAA Division II
- 2011–present: NCAA Division I–AA/FCS
Conference memberships
- 1922–1927: Independent
- 1928–1970: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- 1971–1978: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
- 1979–2006: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- 2007–2009: NCAA Division II independent
- 2010–present: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Championships
National
| Year | Championship | Coach | Overall record | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Conference Championships
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
- 2016 MEAC Football Champions.
- 2015 MEAC Football Co-Champions.
- 2014 MEAC Football Co-Champions.
Division II
- 2006 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Football Champions.
- 2005 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Champions
- 1980 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Champions
Alumni in the NFL
Over 25 North Carolina Central alumni have played in the NFL,[2] including:
- John Baker
- Joshua Sims Crowell III
- Louis Breeden
- William Frizzell
- Robert Massey
- Doug Wilkerson
- Aaron B. Martin, Sr
- Ryan Smith
- Greg Peterson
References
- North Carolina Central University – Our Color Palette (PDF). Retrieved March 12, 2018.
- "North Carolina Central Players/Alumni - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 20 February 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
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