Archive · 30 Oct 2025
Vick, Jackson to Coach Against Each Other in Historic Philly HBCU Showdown
Two famous former football players, Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson, are now coaches for college teams.
They will be coaching against each other for the first time in a big game in Philadelphia.
DeSean Jackson's team, Delaware State, is doing really well this year, leading their league.
Michael Vick's team, Norfolk State, is having a tougher time, but he's still trying to help them improve.
This game is special because it celebrates Black culture and the HBCU community.
It's also happening after a sad event at another Black college, so it's a chance for people to come together and support each other.
Philadelphia has a long history of supporting these college football games.
NFL legends Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson will coach against each other for the first time in Philadelphia.
Jackson's Delaware State Hornets lead the MEAC with a 5-3 record, while Vick's Norfolk State Spartans are 1-7.
The game is seen as a moment of unity and healing for the HBCU community following a recent tragedy.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker honored both coaches with commemorative Liberty Bells.
The matchup highlights Philadelphia's deep-rooted history of supporting HBCU football.
- Who
- NFL legends turned coaches Michael Vick (Norfolk State) and DeSean Jackson (Delaware State)
- What
- Coaching against each other for the first time in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) football game
- When
- Thursday, October 30, 7 PM ET
- Where
- Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Why
- To compete in a historic MEAC showdown that also serves as a moment of unity and healing for the HBCU community.
Michael Vick's Norfolk State
DeSean Jackson's Delaware State
Team Performance
Michael Vick's Norfolk State
The Spartans are struggling with a 1-7 record and are at the bottom of the MEAC.
DeSean Jackson's Delaware State
The Hornets are leading the MEAC with a 5-3 record under Jackson's coaching.
Coaching Debut Season
Michael Vick's Norfolk State
Vick's tenure has faced challenges, leading to recent coaching staff changes.
DeSean Jackson's Delaware State
Jackson has orchestrated a significant turnaround for Delaware State in his rookie year as head coach.
- Game
- Norfolk State Spartans vs. Delaware State Hornets
- Coaches
- Michael Vick (Norfolk State), DeSean Jackson (Delaware State)
- Location
- Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Date
- Thursday, October 30, 7 PM ET
- TV Channel
- ESPNU
- Streaming
- ESPN app or Fubo