North Carolina Central Eagles football
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| North Carolina Central Eagles football | |||
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| First season | 1922 | ||
| Head coach | Jerry Mack 2nd year, 7–5 (.583) |
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| Stadium | O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium | ||
| Seating capacity | 10,000 | ||
| Field surface | Natural grass | ||
| Location | Durham, North Carolina | ||
| Conference | MEAC | ||
| All-time record | 427–356–31 (.544) | ||
| Colors | Maroon and Gray | ||
| Mascot | Eagles | ||
| 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.
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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 Athletics Association
- 1971–1978: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
- 1979–2006: Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association
- 2007–2009: Division II Independent
- 2010–present: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Championships
Alumni in the NFL
Over 25 North Carolina Central alumni have played in the NFL,[1] including:
