NC Central football attains best ranking since joining FCS

FROM NC CENTRAL UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University continues to move up in the national rankings, as the Eagles jumped two spots to No. 11 in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS Top 25 poll, announced on Monday.

NCCU improved its record to 4-1 following Saturday’s overtime victory over Campbell University. The No. 11 ranking is the highest the Eagles have been positioned in the top 25 since reclassifying to Division I-FCS in 2011.

Up next, NCCU visits Elon University on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m.

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