https://nccueaglepride.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for North Carolina Central University Athleticsen-us60https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/5/general-eagles-excel-academically-with-record-apr-nine-teams-earn-perfect-scores.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/5/general-eagles-excel-academically-with-record-apr-nine-teams-earn-perfect-scores.aspxFootball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Softball, Track & Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Eagle Club, Athletics Department, Women's Golf

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central Athletics delivered a record-setting performance in the classroom, according to the latest Academic Progress Rate (APR) report for the 2024-25 academic year released by the NCAA on Tuesday.]]>APR - Banner 2024-25Tue, 5 May 2026 17:40:00 EST411018https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/1/nccu-football-greats-breeden-montgomery-now-hall-of-famers.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/1/nccu-football-greats-breeden-montgomery-now-hall-of-famers.aspxFootball, General

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University football greats Louis Breeden and Albert Montgomery have recently been inducted into two separate Halls of Fame in the state of North Carolina.]]>Breeden_Montgomery HOF NC 2026Fri, 1 May 2026 08:55:00 EST411012https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/1/6/football-breeden-to-be-inducted-into-nc-sports-hall-of-faem.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/1/6/football-breeden-to-be-inducted-into-nc-sports-hall-of-faem.aspxFootball

RALEIGH, N.C.—The North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 induction class. The new members, listed alphabetically, are Chip Beck, Heather Bergsma, Louis Breeden, Leonard Hamilton, Tyler Hansbrough, Richard Huntley, John Isner, Norvell Lee, Eddie Pope, Kelvin Sampson and Jerry Winterton.]]>Louis BreedenTue, 6 Jan 2026 12:22:00 EST310767https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/9/football-four-eagles-named-to-nffs-hampshire-honor-society.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/9/football-four-eagles-named-to-nffs-hampshire-honor-society.aspxFootball, Eagle Club

DURHAM, N.C. – Four North Carolina Central University football players have been recognized by the National Football Foundation (NFF), which announced the 2026 Hampshire Honor Society on Wednesday.]]>NC Central vs. Norfolk StateThu, 9 Apr 2026 10:15:00 EST310969https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/8/n-c-central-football-set-to-hold-spring-game.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/8/n-c-central-football-set-to-hold-spring-game.aspxFootball, Eagle Club

DURHAM, N.C. - North Carolina Central University head football coach Trei Oliver and the Eagles are set to hold the annual Maroon and Gray spring football game on Saturday, April 11, at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.]]>NC Central vs. SC StateWed, 8 Apr 2026 11:46:00 EST310967https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/2/nccu-football-hires-stallworth-as-strength-conditioning-coach.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/2/nccu-football-hires-stallworth-as-strength-conditioning-coach.aspxFootball

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University head football coach Trei Oliver announces the hiring of Dr. Thomas Stallworth II as the Eagles' strength and conditioning coach.]]>Football GeneralThu, 2 Apr 2026 11:41:00 EST310955https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/23/football-three-eagles-to-attend-nfls-hbcu-showcase-pro-day.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/23/football-three-eagles-to-attend-nfls-hbcu-showcase-pro-day.aspxFootball

Three North Carolina Central University football players will attend the National Football League's (NFL) HBCU Showcase and International Player Pathway Program (IPP) Pro Day, to be held March 28-30 in Ashburn, Va.]]>Harris_ThrowingMon, 23 Mar 2026 11:30:00 EST310935https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/3/athletics-department-nccu-announces-2026-alex-m-rivera-athletics-hall-of-fame-class.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/3/athletics-department-nccu-announces-2026-alex-m-rivera-athletics-hall-of-fame-class.aspxCross Country, Football, General, Men's Tennis, Track & Field, Women's Tennis, Eagle Club, Athletics Department

DURHAM, N.C. — The North Carolina Central University Department of Athletics has announced the 2026 class of the Alex M. Rivera Athletics Hall of Fame, recognizing one team and seven individuals for their contributions and excellence.]]>2026 Hall of Fame ClassTue, 3 Mar 2026 12:15:00 EST1610877https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/1/football-nccu-athletics-mourns-the-passing-of-steven-perry.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/1/football-nccu-athletics-mourns-the-passing-of-steven-perry.aspxFootball, Eagle Club, Athletics Department

DURHAM, N.C. - Steven Perry, a former offensive lineman for the North Carolina Central University football program, passed away Sunday morning in a car crash on the Durham Freeway, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol confirmed. He was 30 years old.]]>Steven PerrySun, 1 Mar 2026 18:22:00 EST310876https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/2/11/football-north-carolina-central-announces-2026-football-schedule.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/2/11/football-north-carolina-central-announces-2026-football-schedule.aspxFootball, Eagle Club

DURHAM, N.C. - North Carolina Central University head football coach Trei Oliver announced the Eagles' 2026 football schedule on Wednesday, a slate that includes six home games, a first since the 2017 football season.]]>2026_Football_ScheduleWed, 11 Feb 2026 10:13:00 EST310817https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/2/6/football-eagles-sign-30-on-national-signing-day.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/2/6/football-eagles-sign-30-on-national-signing-day.aspxFootball

DURHAM, N.C. - Wednesday is National Signing Day, and the North Carolina Central University football program officially welcomes 30 to the team — including the five signees from the early period in December. Included below are notes on NCCU's incoming class, with bios on the program's latest additions.]]>Signing Day_ImageFri, 6 Feb 2026 23:19:00 EST310807https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/2/3/nccu-football-announces-coaching-staff-changes.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/2/3/nccu-football-announces-coaching-staff-changes.aspxFootball, General, Eagle Club

DURHAM, N.C. - North Carolina Central University head football coach Trei Oliver has announced five new coaches added to his staff for the 2026 season.]]>Coaching UpdatesTue, 3 Feb 2026 15:05:00 EST310801https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/12/9/football-harris-named-meac-offensive-player-of-the-year.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/12/9/football-harris-named-meac-offensive-player-of-the-year.aspxFootball, Eagle Club

LAS VEGAS – North Carolina Central University quarterback Walker Harris was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Year on Tuesday, as part of the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Football Hall of Fame Awards festivities at the Bellagio Resort & Casino.]]>NC Central vs. Norfolk StateTue, 9 Dec 2025 12:11:00 EST310737https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/12/23/football-humphrey-vassell-earn-boxtorow-all-america-honors.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/12/23/football-humphrey-vassell-earn-boxtorow-all-america-honors.aspxFootball

North Carolina Central University offensive lineman Trevon Humphrey and defensive back Jelani Vassell have been named to the BOXTOROW HBCU All-America Team for the 2025 season.]]>Humphrey_ActionTue, 23 Dec 2025 22:28:00 EST310756https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/11/25/eagles-well-represented-in-football-all-meac-teams.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/11/25/eagles-well-represented-in-football-all-meac-teams.aspxFootball, General, Eagle Club

NORFOLK, Va. – The North Carolina Central University football program was well represented as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) unveiled its 2025 postseason all-conference teams.]]>2025 FB All MEAC TeamTue, 25 Nov 2025 12:29:00 EST310720