Norfolk State Football Returns to Lincoln for HBCU Showdown

The Linc will host two HBCU football games, including Delaware State-Norfolk State rematch

HBCU football returns to Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 30 with Lincoln University vs. Virginia Union and on Oct. 31 when DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick meet again.

Norfolk State Football Returns to Lincoln for HBCU Showdown

Tweet NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State University Athletics announced today that its football matchup against Delaware State University on Saturday, October 31, 2026, will be played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, marking the program’s return to the home of the National Football League’s Philadelphia Eagles. Kickoff time and additional game day details will be announced at a later date. The Spartans’ return to “The Linc” bu…

DeSean Jackson, Michael Vick renew HBCU football rivalry in Philadelphia

Delaware State University and Norfolk State University announced Tuesday the two schools will return to Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 31 for a rematch of last year's HBCU Battle of the Legends.

DeSean Jackson, Michael Vick to lead Delaware State and Norfolk State in second HBCU Battle of the Legends clash

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 30: Head coach DeSean Jackson of the Delaware State Hornets shakes hands with Head coach Michael Vick of the Norfolk State Spartans after the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 30, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Both head coaches played for the Philadelphia Eagles. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images) The former Philadelphia Eagles teammates-turned-HBCU head coaches are once again bringing both…

Michael Vick & DeSean Jackson to run it back again at Philadelphia Eagles stadium

HBCU football is headed back to one of the game’s biggest stages. On Oct. 31, 2026, Delaware State will once again play Norfolk State at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, the home of the NFL’s Eagles. Kickoff time and additional game-day details will be released later. The return to “The Linc” comes just a year after Norfolk State and Delaware State turned the pro venue into a showcase for HBCU football, drawing a strong crowd and nationa…

Norfolk State Football Returns to Lincoln Financial Field for Marquee HBCU Showdown with Delaware State

NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State University Athletics announced today that its football matchup against Delaware State University on Saturday, October 31, 2026, will be played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, marking the program's return to the home of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles. Kickoff time and additional game day details will be announced at a later date.