Overview
- Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field, with live coverage on ESPNU and streaming on ESPN+.
- Delaware State enters 5-3 (1-0 MEAC) after its first league win since 2022, while Norfolk State is 1-7 following a six-game skid and recent defensive staff firings.
- Originally slated for Dover, the Delaware State home game was moved to the Eagles’ stadium at Jackson’s request, marking the first HBCU matchup played at the Linc.
- The matchup underscores a trend of high-profile ex-NFL players taking HBCU head jobs, a path popularized by Deion Sanders to boost visibility, recruiting and resources.
- Former Eagles teammates and close friends, Jackson and Vick add a personal edge to the showcase, with Jackson publicly declaring a brief pregame ‘silent treatment’ toward Vick.