Michael Vick, DeSean Jackson to coach HBCU matchup at Lincoln Financial Field

Delaware State University and Norfolk State, two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, will face off in a football game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 30, 2025. The game is notable for featuring former Philadelphia Eagles teammates DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick, who are now head coaches of Delaware State and Norfolk State, respectively, both embarking on their first collegiate head coaching roles. Jackson was a key advocate for moving the game to the professional stadium, highlighting the opportunity to showcase HBCU football on a grand stage and provide unique experiences for student-athletes. Philadelphia Eagles COO Frank Gumienny praised the matchup as a chance to spotlight these prestigious HBCU programs and the new coaching careers of Jackson and Vick. Both coaches expressed enthusiasm about returning to a stadium filled with memories from their playing days and the significance of bringing attention to HBCU football. Tickets for the game went on sale in mid-June, marking a historic moment for both programs and the broader HBCU football community.