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Ex-Eagles Stars Clash as HBCU Rivals Meet in Philly Showdown
29 Oct
Summary
- Delaware State and Norfolk State's first-year coaches, DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick, are former Philadelphia Eagles stars
- The game is being played at Lincoln Financial Field and aired on national TV
- Delaware State is coming off its first MEAC win in 3 years and aims to continue its momentum
On October 30th, 2025, two former Philadelphia Eagles stars will face off as head coaches in a highly anticipated HBCU football showdown. DeSean Jackson, the new head coach of Delaware State University, and Michael Vick, the head coach of Norfolk State University, will lead their teams in the "HBCU Battle of Legends" at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
The game, which will be aired nationally on ESPNU, is expected to draw spectators well beyond each school's fan base. Delaware State is coming off its first MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) win in 3 years, defeating North Carolina Central 35-26 last week. The Hornets, now 5-3 overall and 1-0 in MEAC, are determined to continue their momentum and establish themselves as true contenders for the MEAC title.
Meanwhile, Norfolk State has struggled this season, currently sitting at 1-7 overall and 0-1 in MEAC. The Spartans have allowed MEAC highs of 449.9 yards and 36.3 points per game, leading coach Vick to make some defensive coaching changes. Despite the contrasting records, both teams and their high-profile coaches are eager to put on a show for the Philadelphia crowd and prove their worth on the national stage.
