Football | 10/28/2025 7:53:48 PM

MEAC Football will shine in primetime on Thursday, October 30, 2025, as Norfolk State University battles Delaware State University at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. The nationally televised matchup airs live on ESPNU at 7:00 p.m. ET and will also be simulcast in Spanish on ESPN3 as part of the MEAC’s 2025 broadcast schedule.

Adding to the excitement, two former Philadelphia Eagles stars will go head-to-head on the sidelines for the first time: Michael Vick, now leading Norfolk State, and DeSean Jackson, at the helm of Delaware State. Their shared NFL history brings an extra layer of intensity to this already compelling conference showdown.

Delaware State enters the week tied for first place in the MEAC after a momentum-building win over North Carolina Central. Norfolk State looks to rebound from an 0-1 conference start and make a statement on a national stage inside an NFL venue.

Fans can expect a high-energy battle with major conference implications, plus a historic coaching faceoff that football fans nationwide won’t want to miss.