North Carolina Central Eagles football

Classifications • 1952–1972: NCAA College Division • 1955–1969: NAIA • 1970–1986: NAIA Division I • 1973–2010: NCAA Division II • 2011–present: NCAA Division I–AA/FCS Conference memberships • 1922–1927: Independent • 1928–1970: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association • 1971–1978: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference • 1979–2006: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association • 2007–2009: NCAA Division II independent • 2010–present: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ==Championships==

National Conference championships North Carolina Central has won fifteen conference championships, five shared and ten outright. ==Alumni in the NFL==

Over 25 North Carolina Central alumni have played in the NFL, including: • John Baker • Louis Breeden • William Frizzell • Robert Massey • Doug Wilkerson • Aaron B. Martin, Sr • Ryan Smith • Greg Peterson ==Playoff appearances==

NCAA Division I-AA/FCS The Eagles have appeared in the Division I-AA/FCS playoffs one time, with a combined record of 0–1. NCAA Division II The Eagles made three appearances in the Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 1-3. ==Future non-conference opponents==

Announced schedules as of February 11, 2026 ==References==