Vick’s Norfolk State, Jackson’s Delaware State will face off on Oct. 30 in Philly

Michael Vick and Desean Jackson were teammates with the Philadelphia Eagles, and the two connected on many big plays at Lincoln Financial Field.

Now, the two will meet up at Lincoln Financial Field, this time as head coaches and opponents.

On Wednesday, Norfolk State and Delaware State announced that the the two football times will battle it out on October 30 at Lincoln Financial Field. The game was originally scheduled for November 1 on the campus of Delaware State, but it will now be held on a bigger stage in Philadelphia.

Delaware State’s Jackson and  Norfolk State’s Vick were both hired following the 2024 season to revamp the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) football programs.

Coach Jackson was a key advocate for the game’s move to Philadelphia and noted the importance of the inaugural game between the former teammates.

“I came to Delaware State University to start a new phase of my career with a unique institution that cares about its students and is helping to transform their futures,” said Jackson. “I know Coach Vick feels the same way at Norfolk State.

“A part of that transformation is opening our students and scholar athletes up to a whole new set of experiences at the highest level. For our teams to be playing in Philly, at Lincoln Financial Field, on the field Coach Vick and I called home for many years will be special for our players, our coaching staffs, our alumni and fans, and for HBCU culture around the country,” added Jackson.

Vick is excited to be a part of this historic moment. 

“This is a tremendous opportunity for our student-athletes to play in a world-class venue on a world-class stage,” said Vick. “Coach Jackson and I made so many unforgettable memories together at Lincoln Financial Field – this stadium holds special meaning in my NFL career. I am thrilled to be a part of this historic moment and want to thank the Philadelphia Eagles, Norfolk State, and Delaware State for their collaboration to make this happen.”

This game is an excellent opportunity for both universities, offering a great chance to showcase the best aspects of historically black colleges.