As a die-hard fan of the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Eagles football team, I’ve been eagerly waiting for the release of the 2023 football schedule. Finally, the wait is over, and I’m excited to share all the important details with you.
List of Events
The NCCU Eagles football team is scheduled to play a total of 12 games in 2023, including six home games and six away games. Here’s a list of all the events:
August 26 – vs. Duke Blue Devils
September 2 – vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
September 9 – vs. NC A&T Aggies
September 16 – vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers
September 23 – vs. Florida A&M Rattlers
September 30 – vs. Norfolk State Spartans
October 7 – vs. Delaware State Hornets
October 14 – vs. Morgan State Bears
October 28 – vs. Howard Bison
November 4 – vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs
November 11 – vs. Savannah State Tigers
November 18 – vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Detail Schedule Guide
The NCCU football schedule is always jam-packed with exciting games, and this year is no exception. Here’s a detailed guide to help you plan your game-day experience:
August 26 – vs. Duke Blue Devils
The season opener against the Duke Blue Devils will take place at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, NC. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM ET. This is a great opportunity to see the Eagles take on a Power 5 team.
September 2 – vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
The Eagles face one of the toughest challenges in college football when they take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL. Kickoff is at 3:30 PM ET. This game will be nationally televised on CBS.
September 9 – vs. NC A&T Aggies
The Eagles return home to O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, NC to take on their in-state rivals, the NC A&T Aggies. Kickoff is at 4:00 PM ET. This game is always one of the most exciting and intense matchups of the season.
September 16 – vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers
The Eagles hit the road again to take on the Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Buccaneer Field in Charleston, SC. Kickoff is at 6:00 PM ET. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams.
September 23 – vs. Florida A&M Rattlers
The Eagles return home to face the Florida A&M Rattlers at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, NC. Kickoff is at 4:00 PM ET. This game will be the Eagles’ first conference matchup of the season.
September 30 – vs. Norfolk State Spartans
The Eagles hit the road again to take on the Norfolk State Spartans at William “Dick” Price Stadium in Norfolk, VA. Kickoff is at 4:00 PM ET. This game is always a tough battle between two conference rivals.
October 7 – vs. Delaware State Hornets
The Eagles return home to face the Delaware State Hornets at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, NC. Kickoff is at 1:00 PM ET. This game will be the Eagles’ homecoming game.
October 14 – vs. Morgan State Bears
The Eagles hit the road again to take on the Morgan State Bears at Hughes Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Kickoff is at 1:00 PM ET. This will be the Eagles’ first-ever game at Hughes Stadium.
October 28 – vs. Howard Bison
The Eagles return home to face the Howard Bison at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, NC. Kickoff is at 4:00 PM ET. This game is always a great matchup between two HBCU powerhouses.
November 4 – vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs
The Eagles hit the road again to take on the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg, SC. Kickoff is at 1:30 PM ET. This game will be the Eagles’ final conference road game of the season.
November 11 – vs. Savannah State Tigers
The Eagles return home to face the Savannah State Tigers at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, NC. Kickoff is at 1:00 PM ET. This game will be the Eagles’ senior day game.
November 18 – vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
The Eagles hit the road for their final regular-season game to take on the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Municipal Stadium in Daytona Beach, FL. Kickoff is at 2:00 PM ET. This game will be the Eagles’ final conference game of the season.
Schedule Table
Date
Opponent
Location
Time (ET)
August 26
Duke Blue Devils
Wallace Wade Stadium
7:00 PM
September 2
Alabama Crimson Tide
Bryant-Denny Stadium
3:30 PM
September 9
NC A&T Aggies
O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium
4:00 PM
September 16
Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Buccaneer Field
6:00 PM
September 23
Florida A&M Rattlers
O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium
4:00 PM
September 30
Norfolk State Spartans
William “Dick” Price Stadium
4:00 PM
October 7
Delaware State Hornets
O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium
1:00 PM
October 14
Morgan State Bears
Hughes Stadium
1:00 PM
October 28
Howard Bison
O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium
4:00 PM
November 4
South Carolina State Bulldogs
Oliver C. Dawson Stadium
1:30 PM
November 11
Savannah State Tigers
O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium
1:00 PM
November 18
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Municipal Stadium
2:00 PM
Question and Answer
Q: What is the toughest game on the NCCU football schedule in 2023?
A: Without a doubt, the toughest game on the schedule is the matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide on September 2. Alabama is one of the top teams in the country, and it will be a huge challenge for the Eagles.
Q: When is NCCU’s homecoming game in 2023?
A: The Eagles’ homecoming game is on October 7 against the Delaware State Hornets.
Q: How can I buy tickets for NCCU football
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