North Carolina A&T football is preparing for the second year of the Shawn Gibbs coaching era in 2026, looking to continue its upward trajectory following an improved but still uneven campaign last fall.
On this page you’ll find:
- NC A&T football schedule results and highlights
- Key offseason and in-season developments
- Game summaries and notable performances
- Season stat leaders and milestones
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North Carolina A&T Football Snapshot: 2026 Season
Head Coach: Shawn Gibbs (2nd season)
2026 Record: 0-0 (0-0 CAA)
2025 Record: 2-10 (2-6 CAA)
Current Streak: L2
Next Game: Morgan State at North Carolina A&T (Saturday, Aug. 29)
👉 For North Carolina A&T’s full 2026 schedule, visit our NC A&T Football Schedule page
Recent Results
Nov. 22 – Elon 55, North Carolina A&T 17
Nov. 15 – Monmouth 63, North Carolina A&T 19
Nov. 8 – Stony Brooks 38, North Carolina A&T 12
Nov. 1 – Towson 62, North Carolina A&T 9
Key Storylines for NC A&T Football in 2026
Can the Aggies build off early 2025 successes?
The Shawn Gibbs’ era got off to a promising start, with a competitive game at Tennessee State in the opener and a conference win over Hampton in week three. The Aggies stayed close in CAA action against Maine and William & Mary, and pushed MEAC champ South Carolina State in a one-score game.
But after a comeback win over Campbell, things went south in November with four consecutive lopsided losses. Coach Gibbs added 40 new players through the portal and high school recruiting, bolstering both lines and adding size/athleticism on the defensive end.
Can the Aggies end their losing streak vs NCCU?
North Carolina A&T owns a healthy 54-38-5 edge in the all-time series against archrival North Carolina Central. But the Aggies have lost the last four meetings, and the 2024 and 2025 contests weren’t really competitive, defeats of 66-24 and 62-20.
Gibbs has brought much needed stability and a renewed emphasis on Aggies culture since his hire. But one measure will always be how A&T stacks up against NCCU. The Aggies will need to take a big step forward here in 2026.
Who will quarterback the Aggies?
The Aggies were in survival mode at quarterback during several stretches of the 2025 season, using seven QBs at different points. And each one came in handy, with No. 6 and 7 on the depth chart playing big roles in a comeback double overtime win over Hampton.
2024 starter Kevin White returned from injury and played in eight games. He’ll be a redshirt junior this fall. Jy Walls, Champ Long and Braxton Thomas, who took snaps last season, also look to be returning for 2026. The Aggies did not add another signal caller through the portal or high school ranks.
Can NC A&T get bigger, faster, stronger?
The Aggies finished dead last in the CAA in both scoring defense and total yards surrendered last season. The Aggies are hoping a renewed emphasis on increasing size and athleticism across the roster will get those numbers trending in a position direction in 2026.
Next Game Details
Morgan State (4-8, 1-4 MEAC)
@ North Carolina A&T (2-10, 2-6 CAA)
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
Venue: Truist Stadium, Greensboro, NC
Time: 6 p.m.
TV/Streaming: FloSports
The former MEAC partners have been playing each other in football for nearly a century. Morgan State won the most recent meeting in November 2019, upsetting the nationally ranked Aggies 22-16. Morgan State also knocked off a vaunted A&T team the year before in another upset.
NC A&T Football Season Leaders
2026 Leaders
2026 leaders will be listed once the season begins
2025 Leaders
Passing: Kevin White – 116-for-203, 1,516 yards, 7 TDs, 6 INTs
Rushing: Wesley Graves – 148 carries, 569 yards, 5 TDs
Receiving: Jayvonne Dillard – 43 catches, 539 yards, 2 TDs
Tackles: Joshua Iseah – 83 tackles
TFLs: Marquis Hood – 13.0
Sacks: Marquis Hood – 8.5
Interceptions: Joshua Iseah, Tyler Howard – 2
NC A&T Football 2025 Season Rewind
Final Record: 2-10 overall, 2-6 CAA
- Won its first two CAA games since joining the league in 2023, defeating Hampton (33-30) and Campbell (28-24)
- Lost four games by a touchdown or less, including narrow defeats in conference road games at Maine and William & Mary.
- Suffered its fourth-straight defeat to rival North Carolina Central, 62-20 – the second time in as many years the Aggies gave up 60+ points to the Eagles. That has never happened before.
- Battled injuries much of the season, including at the quarterback position where seven different players spent time under center.
- Enjoyed banner special teams play from kicker Andrew Brown and punt/kick returner Elijah Kennedy. Brown went 5-for-5 in field goals from 50+ yards, including record-breakers from 55 and 56 yards. Kennedy earned multiple national honors after returning a punt 96 yards for a touchdown and a kickoff 85 yards for a score in the fourth quarter against Campbell.
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- Recruiting Buzz: North Carolina A&T builds defensive front(👉 Read More)
- North Carolina FCS Transfer Tracker: NC A&T and other in-state teams (👉 View FCS Transfer Tracker)
- Kicker Andrew Brown named NC Football News’ FCS Special Teams Player of the Year (👉 See our full FCS All-State Team)
NC A&T 2026 Season Chronicle/Timeline
March 17 – Donovan Jackson tabbed as new OL coach
Long-time offensive coach Ron Mattes announced his retirement after a decade in the program. Donovan Jackson was named as his replacement. Jackson has NFL, FBS, FCS and D2 experience, and got his coaching start at High Point Andrews High and Northeast Guilford.
February 18 – NC A&T adds Chicago State to schedule
Chicago State’s first season as an FCS football program will include North Carolina A&T as an opponent. A&T will host the Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 17. The game replaces a previously announced contest against Norfolk State.
February 4 – Aggies introduce large signing day class
North Carolina A&T called its 2026 high school recruiting and transfer class a “major roster reconstruction”. The Aggies brought in roughly 40 new players on National Signing Day, including 23 from high school programs. Nearly half the class hails from North Carolina (16 players).
A&T prioritized both lines of scrimmage, adding nine defensive linemen/edge rushers and eight offensive linemen.
“We’re still not done, we’re still not there,” Coach Shawn Gibbs said in the school’s official release. “[We’re] going to beat the bushes and try to find us a couple more edge rushers, a long snapper, and possibly a running back.”
👉 Read NC A&T’s official National Signing Day release for a full list of signees.
December 16, 2025 – NC A&T sets date for 100th homecoming celebration
Homecoming is always a big deal at North Carolina A&T. The school’s 2026 version of the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth” – the university’s 100th such celebration – will be Oct. 31 when Elon visits. A&T’s full 2026 schedule, also announced in mid-December, includes non-conference games against Morgan State, Georgia State, North Carolina Central and Chicago State
👉 Read more about NC A&T’s 2026 schedule: CAA releases 2026 Football Schedules
This page will be updated throughout the 2026 college football season.
More NC A&T Football Coverage
- NC A&T Aggies Team Hub (coming soon) – Team overview, news, history and key resources
- NC A&T Football Schedule – 2026 schedule with kickoff times, TV info and results
- Latest North Carolina A&T headlines – Recent news and updates from NC Football News
- FCS Transfer Portal Tracker – The latest updates on transfer portal moves to and from NC A&T and other in-state FCS programs.
- North Carolina FCS Scoreboard (coming soon) – Live results and weekly recaps across the stat
