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.

North Carolina Central Eagles football
2023 North Carolina Central Eagles football team
First season	1922
Head coach	Trei Oliver 3rd season, 20–15 (.571)
Stadium	O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium (capacity: 10,000)
Field surface	Turf
Location	Durham, North Carolina
Conference	MEAC
All-time record	434–361–31 (.544)
Claimed national titles	2 (Black College): 2006, 2022
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
2022	Black College National Champions	Trei Oliver	10–2	MEAC

Conference Championships

Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)

• 2023 MEAC Football Co-Champions.
• 2022 MEAC Football Co-Champions
• 2016 MEAC Football Champions.
• 2015 MEAC Football Co-Champions.
• 2014 MEAC Football Co-Champions.
• 1973 MEAC Football Champions.
• 1972 MEAC Football Champions.

Division II

• 2006 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Football Champions.
• 2005 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Champions
• 1980 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Champions
• 1963 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Football Champions.
• 1961 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Champions.
• 1956 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Co-Champions.
• 1954 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Champions.
• 1953 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Champions.

Alumni in the NFL

Over 25 North Carolina Central alumni have played in the NFL,^[2] including:

• John Baker
• Louis Breeden
• William Frizzell
• Robert Massey
• Doug Wilkerson
• Aaron B. Martin, Sr
• Ryan Smith
• Greg Peterson

Playoff appearances

NCAA Division I-AA/FCS

The Eagles have appeared in the Division I-AA/FCS playoffs one time, with a combined record of 0–1.

Year	Round	Opponent	Result
2023	First Round	Richmond	L, 27–49

NCAA Division II

The Eagles made three appearances in the Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 1-3.

Year	Round	Opponent	Result
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

References

1. North Carolina Central University – Our Color Palette (PDF). Retrieved March 12, 2018.
2. "North Carolina Central Players/Alumni - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on 20 February 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2018.

External links

• Official website