Joseph accounts for 4 TDs, Jones runs for 3 scores, Old Dominion beats NC Central 54-6

— Trequan Jones scored on runs of 14, 39, and a program-record 93 yards, Colton Joseph threw three touchdown passes and ran for a TD, and Old Dominion beat North Carolina Central 54-6 on Saturday night.

Vezza strong in first career start, New Hampshire defeats North Carolina Central 27-10

— Matt Vezza threw for 186 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start as New Hampshire defeated North Carolina Central 27-10 in the season opener for both teams on Saturday night.

Chris Mosley has career game with 180 yards rushing and North Carolina Central tops Southern 31-14

— Chris Mosley ran for a career-high 180 yards, the North Carolina Central defense did not allow a point in the second half, and the Eagles defeated Southern 31-14 on Saturday night in the season-opening MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff.

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Virginia Tech looking into tampering claim by NC Central coach

Virginia Tech says it is looking into a tampering claim made by NC Central coach Trei Oliver, who said a Hokies assistant attended an Eagles game in an effort to recruit their star running back.

Jones accounts for 4 TDs, defense adds two TDs, NC Central swamps Delaware State 52-10

— Joshua Jones threw for one touchdown and ran for three as North Carolina Central wrapped up the regular season with a 52-10 win over Delaware State on Saturday.

J’Mari Taylor rushes for 206 yards, 3 TDs and North Carolina Central beats Howard 26-3

— J’Mari Taylor rushed for 206 yards and three touchdowns, Walker Harris threw for 321 yards and another score, and North Carolina Central closed the home portion of its schedule with a 26-3 victory over Howard on Friday night.

Eric Phoenix runs for TD, throws 2 TD passes to Caden High; SC State beats NC Central 24-21

— Eric Phoenix threw two touchdown passes to Caden High and added a TD run Thursday night to help South Carolina State beat North Carolina Central 24-21.

J'Mari Taylor runs for 200 yards, TD as NC Central beats Morgan State 16-7

— J'Mari Taylor had 200 yards rushing and a touchdown on 27 carries, Walker Harris and Markell Quick connected on a 49-yard throw-and-catch for a touchdown and North Carolina Central beat Morgan State 16-7 Saturday night.

North Carolina Central rides 28-point 2nd quarter to a 45-14 win over Campbell

— Darryl Taylor returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown to spark a 28-0 second quarter outburst as North Carolina Central posted a 45-14 nonconference victory over Campbell on Saturday.

North Carolina Central beats Norfolk State 37-10 in Circle City Classic in Indianapolis

— Walker Harris threw four touchdown passes and North Carolina Central defeated Norfolk State 37-10 on Saturday in the Circle City Classic at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Harris accounts for 4 TD, Taylor runs for 126 yards and 2 TDs, NC Central beats NC A&T 66-24

— Walker Harris threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score Saturday night and J’Mari Taylor added 126 yards rushing and two TDs to help North Carolina Central beat North Carolina A&T 66-24.

North Carolina looks for a 3-0 start when its hosts N.C. Central

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NC Central coach apologizes for tweet after HBCU Legacy Bowl

North Carolina Central coach Trei Oliver apologized for an earlier social media post on Tuesday, though he remains upset at coaches in the HBCU Legacy Bowl after his team's quarterback was injured in the all-star game.

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No. 24 UCLA looking to go 3-0 for second straight year, but not overlooking North Carolina Central

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NC Central spoils Jackson State's undefeated season with thrilling OT win

North Carolina Central grabs a dramatic win over Jackson State to take home the Cricket Celebration Bowl.

NC Central beats Jackson State in Deion Sanders' final game

North Carolina Central beat Jackson State 41-34 to win the Celebration Bowl and spoil coach Deion Sanders' bid for an undefeated season in his final game with the Tigers.

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North Carolina Central Eagles vs Delaware State Hornets Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 20

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Howard Bison vs North Carolina Central Eagles Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 13

The Howard Bison (2-7, 1-3 MEAC) bring a three-game losing streak into a meeting with the North Carolina Central Eagles (4-5, 2-1 MEAC) on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at William H. Greene Stadium.

North Carolina Central Eagles vs Norfolk State Spartans Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 6

The Norfolk State Spartans (6-2, 2-0 MEAC) head into a matchup with the North Carolina Central Eagles (3-5, 1-1 MEAC) on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium on a six-game winning streak.

North Carolina Central Eagles vs South Carolina State Bulldogs Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 30

The North Carolina Central Eagles (3-4, 1-0 MEAC) host a MEAC clash against the South Carolina State Bulldogs (3-4, 2-0 MEAC) on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium.

Morgan State Bears vs North Carolina Central Eagles Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 23

Something has to give when the Morgan State Bears (0-6, 0-2 MEAC) bring a 6-game losing streak into a meeting October 23, 2021 with the North Carolina Central Eagles (2-4, 0-0 MEAC), who are on their own 3-game losing streak.

North Carolina Central Eagles vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 9

The North Carolina Central Eagles (2-3) and the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (1-4) meet at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs North Carolina Central Eagles Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 2

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (0-2) host the North Carolina Central Eagles (2-1) on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Rice-Totten Stadium and will aim to break a three-game losing streak.

North Carolina A&T Aggies vs North Carolina Central Eagles Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for September 25

The North Carolina A&T Aggies (0-2) square off against the North Carolina Central Eagles (2-1) at BB&T Stadium on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

NC Central's coach perfectly evades Gatorade bath

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NC Central's Codrington goes 77 yards on punt-return TD

NC Central DB Brandon Codrington fields a punt and speeds 77 yards to the house to extend the Eagles' lead.

Davius Richard scores again for NC Central

NC Central QB Davius Richard keeps it himself again and waltzes in for the touchdown.

NC Central QB keeps it himself to tie the game

NC Central QB Davius Richard calls his own number and dives into the end zone for a touchdown near the end of the first half.

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NC A&T overwhelms NC Central for a 54-0 win

Kylil Carter threw two touchdown passes and Kashon Baker and Jah-Maine Martin each ran for a pair of scores and North Carolina A&T beat North Carolina Central 54-0 on Saturday.

Morris, SC State run past NC Central 24-0

Labron Morris rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns and South Carolina State cruised to a 24-0 victory over North Carolina Central on Saturday.

Norfolk St. pulls away from NC Central for 38-21 win

Juwan Carter threw two touchdown passes, Justin Smith had 106 yards receiving and a score and Norfolk State beat North Carolina Central 38-21 on Saturday.

North Carolina Central starts slow, rolls over Howard 28-6

Jordan Freeman scored early in the final quarter and Latrell Collier added a final touchdown run as North Carolina Central got off to a slow start before rolling over Howard 28-6 on Saturday.

Codrington's late kickoff return gives NCCU 30-23 victory

Brandon Codrington returned a kickoff 75 yards in the final seconds to give North Carolina Central a 30-23 victory over Delaware State on Saturday.

Robinson has 2 scores over 50 yards to lead Bethune-Cookman

Jimmie Robinson scored on a catch-and-run for 54 yards and a 79-yard kickoff return to help Bethune-Cookman beat North Carolina Central 27-13 on Thursday night.

Stanley throws for 4TDs and FAMU beats NC Central 28-21

Ryan Stanley's 2-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Smith with 32 seconds remaining was his fourth TD toss of the day and Florida A&M beat North Carolina Central 28-21 on Saturday.

NC Central controls the line in 27-17 win over Morgan St

Davius Richard and Latrell Collier each scored a pair of running touchdowns and North Carolina Central beat Morgan State 27-17 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener on Saturday.

North Carolina Central shuts down Elizabeth City State 45-7

Davius Richard threw for 208 yards and three touchdowns and the North Carolina Central defense allowed just 91 yards in a 45-7 victory over Division II member Elizabeth City State on Saturday.

Cagle runs for 2 TDs, Gardner-Webb beat NC Central 21-12

Jayln Cagle had 141 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 23 carries and Gardner-Webb beat North Carolina Central 21-12 on Saturday night to snap a four-game skid dating to last season.

Flacco accounts for 4 TDs, Towson routs NC Central 42-3

Tom Flacco threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score in just three quarters to help Towson rout North Carolina Central 42-3 on Saturday night.

Austin Peay wins opener, beats North Carolina Central, 41-10

Jeremiah Oatsvall threw for three touchdowns and three interceptions, DeAngelo Williams had three touchdown catches and Austin Peay won its season opener for the first time since 2010 by scoring 24 second-quarter points to wallop North Carolina...

Watson's 4th quarter scores send NC Central past SC St.

A pair of Tyquan Watson touchdowns in the fourth quarter was the difference as North Carolina Central rallied to beat South Carolina State 21-17 on Saturday.

NC A&T clinches MEAC crown, shuts out NC Central, 45-0

Lamar Raynard threw for two touchdowns and Marquell Cartwright ran for two more as North Carolina A&T shutout North Carolina Central Saturday afternoon to claim the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship.