2006 North Carolina Central Eagles football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 2006 North Carolina Central Eagles football Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association CIAA 11–1 7–0 Rod Broadway 4th Mose Rison 1st O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium Black college national championCIAA champion CIAA Championship Game W 17–14 vs. 2006 Elizabeth City State Vikings Elizabeth City State NCAA Division II Second Round L 17–24 vs. 2006 Delta State Statesmen Delta State The 2006 North Carolina Central Eagles football team represented North Carolina Central University as a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) during the 2006 NCAA Division II football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Rod Broadway, the Eagles compiled an overall record of 11–1 and a mark of 7–0 in conference play, finished as CIAA champion, and lost to 2006 Delta State Statesmen Delta State in the NCAA Division II Second Round. At the conclusion of the season, North Carolina Central were also recognized as black college national champion. Schedule 2006 NCAA Division II AFCA August 26 w y 2006 Albany State Golden Rams Albany State O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium Durham, NC 20–0 8,027 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-sun-challenge-met-eagles-ope/125648140/ The Herald-Sun Challenge met; Eagles open with unexpected shutout August 27, 2006 May 31, 2023 Newspapers.com September 3 w 2006 Shaw Bears Shaw O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium Durham, NC 21–12 10,103 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-eagles-run-to-vict/125648326/ The News and Observer Eagles run to victory September 4, 2006 May 31, 2023 Newspapers.com September 9 w y 2006 Lenoir–Rhyne Bears Lenoir–Rhyne O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium Durham, NC 38–16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-sun-eagles-keep-streak-going/125648545/ The Herald-Sun Eagles keep streak going September 10, 2006 May 31, 2023 Newspapers.com September 23 w y y Southern A. W. Mumford Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 27–20 12,845 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-eagles-hang-on-aft/125648971/ The News and Observer Eagles hang on after building early lead September 24, 2006 May 31, 2023 Newspapers.com September 30 w y 2006 Bowie State Bulldogs Bowie State Bulldogs Stadium Bowie, MD 35–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-sun-bulldogs-give-the-eagles/125649244/ The Herald-Sun Bulldogs give the Eagles no trouble October 1, 2006 May 31, 2023 Newspapers.com October 7 w y 2006 St. Augustine's Falcons St. Augustine's George Williams Athletic Complex Raleigh, NC 27–18 2,377 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-eagles-secure-slop/125649631/ The News and Observer Eagles secure sloppy win October 8, 2006 May 31, 2023 Newspapers.com October 14 w y 2006 Fayetteville State Broncos Fayetteville State Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium Fayetteville, NC 49–6 3,298 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-eagles-display-the/125649858/ The News and Observer Eagles display their dominance October 15, 2006 May 31, 2023 Newspapers.com October 21 w y 2006 Langston Lions Langston O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium Durham, NC 31–21 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-sun-eagles-celebrate-win-no/125650153/ The Herald-Sun Eagles celebrate win No. 8 October 22, 2006 May 31, 2023 Newspapers.com October 28 w y 2006 Livingstone Blue Bears Livingstone Alumni Memorial Stadium Salisbury, NC 37–15 5,525 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-eagles-clinch-divi/125650422/ The News and Observer Eagles clinch division title October 29, 2006 May 31, 2023 Newspapers.com November 4 w 2006 Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Johnson C. Smith O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium Durham, NC 52–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-central-stays-per/125650539/ The Charlotte Observer Central stays perfect November 5, 2006 May 31, 2023 Newspapers.com November 11 w y 2006 Elizabeth City State Vikings Elizabeth City State O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium Durham, NC CIAA Championship Game 17–14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-eagles-exit-winner/125650733/ The News and Observer Eagles exit winners; Last-second kick gives N.C. Central the title in its final CIAA game November 12, 2006 May 31, 2023 Newspapers.com November 25 l y 2006 Delta State Statesmen Delta State O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium Durham, NC NCAA Division II Second Round 17–24 4,386 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-statesmen-pull-off-anothe/125650947/ The Clarion-Ledger Statesmen pull off another road upset November 26, 2006 May 31, 2023 Newspapers.com 2006 Football Schedule https://nccueaglepride.com/sports/football/schedule/2006 North Carolina Central University November 26, 2023 References North Carolina Central Category:North Carolina Central Eagles football seasons Category:Black college football national champions Category:Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association football champion seasons North Carolina Central Eagles football