Overview
- Delaware State hosts Norfolk State at 7 p.m. Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field, airing on ESPNU and streaming on ESPN+ with Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker on the call.
- The matchup marks the first game at the Eagles’ stadium to feature two historically Black colleges and universities.
- Delaware State has surged to 5-3 (1-0 MEAC) in DeSean Jackson’s first season with a run-heavy identity, while Michael Vick’s Norfolk State is 1-7 with a six-game skid and recent defensive staff changes.
- The home game was moved from Dover to Philadelphia at Jackson’s urging to secure a bigger stage, with help from the Eagles organization.
- Both coaches cite Deion Sanders’ example and mentorship from figures such as Andy Reid as they use name recognition, NIL efforts, and staffing choices to rebuild HBCU programs.