North Carolina Central football will open on the road for the third year in a row, facing a first-time opponent from the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) – Texas Southern. NCCU is 5-0 in season openers since the pandemic cancelled the 2020 campaign.
🔄 Last Updated: May 11, 2026
🏟️ Game Information
North Carolina Central at Texas Southern
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Thorne Stadium (Houston, TX)
TV/Stream: TBA
🔍 What to Watch
North Carolina Central has been our state’s most consistent and most successful FCS programs during the 2020s. The Eagles are coming off an 8-4 season in 2025 but lost elite production on both sides of the ball, including one of the school’s top passers (Walker Harris). NCCU also has had to replace its offensive and defensive coordinators along with three other position coaches.
Texas Southern (6-5 in 2025) represents a competitive opponent for NCCU coach Trei Oliver’s retooled roster. Expect some growing pains and learning moments for the newest group of Eagles.
After this trip to Houston, NCCU will face five North Carolina opponents in a row and won’t leave the state until a date at Delaware State on Oct. 24.
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📝 Game Recap
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