North Carolina Central secured a 29-28 victory over Norfolk State on November 8, 2026, in a tightly contested college football matchup.
The game featured Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick, the former NFL quarterback, on the opposing sideline. North Carolina Central's win came down to the final moments, with the Eagles holding off a late surge by the Spartans.
The one-point margin marked a dramatic finish in a game that remained close throughout.
