The North Carolina Central Eagles football program is a

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team representing

North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central University (NCCU or NC Central) is a public historically black university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by James E. Shepard in affiliation with the Chautauqua movement in 1909, it was supported by private funds from b ...

. The Eagles play at the

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(FCS) level as a member of the

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History

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:

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* 1971–1978:

* 1979–2006:

* 2007–2009: NCAA Division II independent * 2010–present:

Championships

National

Conference Championships

Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) *2022 MEAC Football Co-Champions * 2016 MEAC Football Champions. * 2015 MEAC Football Co-Champions. * 2014 MEAC Football Co-Champions. Division II * 2006 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Football Champions. * 2005 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Champions * 1980 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Champions

Alumni in the NFL

Over 25 North Carolina Central alumni have played in the NFL, including: * John Baker * Louis Breeden *

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* Aaron B. Martin, Sr * Ryan Smith * Greg Peterson

Playoff appearances

NCAA Division II

The Eagles made three appearances in the Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 1-3.

References

External links

* American football teams established in 1922 1922 establishments in North Carolina {{NorthCarolina-sport-team-stub