Through Cedric ‘Big Ced’ Thornton
June 6, 2025
Vick will coach Norfolk State University and Jackson coaches Delaware State University
Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles, will organize a match between two former players, now Football Head Coaches and their respective teams in October.
The Eagles announced That Michael Vick, now head coach at Norfolk State University, and Desean Jackson, who leads Delaware State University, will face each other on October 30. Both men start their first year as head coaches of the university on their respective historic black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
In November 2024, Vick announced that he had been hired as a football head coach in Norfolk State. Within a week after Vick’s announcement, Jackson was brought in to lead the Delaware State team.
“We are delighted to organize two of the most prestigious HBCUs in the country on Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, October 30,” said Frank Gumienny, Chief Operating Officer, Philadelphia Eagles, in a written statement. “Led by first-year head coaches and all-time Eagles Greats, Desean Jackson and Michael Vick is blasting new paths in their respective careers that we are all so incredibly proud of. Lincoln Financial Field is enthusiastic to serve as the guest location for a very prepared HBCU-matchup. State football programs.
There will be events around the long -awaited games that should benefit students from both universities. Extensive sources will be available for students, including career companies, work -based learning opportunities and networking opportunities. Students will have opportunities to communicate with both former Eagles players.
“This is a huge opportunity for our student athletes to play at a world-class location on a world-class stage,” said Vick. “Coach Jackson and I have made so many unforgettable memories together on Lincoln Financial Field – this stadium has a special meaning in my NFL career. I am very happy to be part of this historical moment and I want to thank the Philadelphia Eagles, Norfolk State and Delaware State for their collaboration.”
“I came to Delaware State University to start a new phase of my career with a unique attitude that gives his students and helps to transform their future. I know that coach Vick feels the same thing at Norfolk,” Jackson said.
“A part of that transformation is opening our students and scientific athletes for a whole new series of experiences at the highest level. For our teams to play in Philly, at the Linc, on the field coach Vick and I called for many years, will be especially for our players, our coaching staff, our alumni and fans and fans and fans and fans and fans and fans and fans and fans and fans and fans and fans and fans and fans and fans and fans and fans and fans.”
Tickets for the competition can be purchased on June 17 at 10 a.m. at 10 a.m. Ticketmaster.com.
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