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Michael Vick and Norfolk State secured their first win of the season over Virginia State in an overtime thriller. The Spartans found themselves having to battle back into the game over the Division II contender and survived only because of a missed 48-yard field goal by Joshua Campbell at the end of the fourth quarter. […]

Norfolk State secured their first win of the season in dramatic fashion, defeating rival Virginia State University 34-31 in overtime. The Spartans, led by head coach Michael Vick, nearly escaped the Trojans, who played an incredibly strong game. Virginia State even jumped out to a significant lead and had the opportunity to win the game […]

The much-anticipated coaching debut of Michael Vick was met with great excitement, following months of fanfare about the team he was building. He even made an appearance on First Take, which was broadcast live from Norfolk State’s campus. However, the Spartans’ 27-7 loss to Towson University showed that the hype comes secondary to the work […]

It’s the opening week of the college football season, and the Michael Vick era at Norfolk State is set to officially start. After months of conversation and expectation, the Spartans are set to open the season hosting Towson University. On the debut of his new coach’s show in collaboration with WVEC Channel 13,  Vick let […]

Even before the Spartans kick off their 2025 season, Michael Vick and Norfolk State are already preparing for a matchup with an HBCU power in 2028. An appearance on the HBCU Sports Podcast, hosted by Ken Rashad, featured MEAC/SWAC Challenge director John Grant announcing that Norfolk State and Jackson State will be featured in the […]

Former NFL star and Norfolk State special teams coordinator Tory Woodbury is getting his second shot at a huge NFL oppourtunity. Per a report by HBCU Gameday, Woodbury has been named a Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellow by the Minnesota Vikings. This will be Woodbury’s second time as a fellow, as he served with the […]

At New York’s Fanatics Fest, Michael Vick was interviewed about various topics in a live conversation with fans attending the event. He gave more details about his upcoming docuseries with BET chronicling his first year coaching Norfolk State. He was asked why he decided to work with BET for the project. “Oh, you already know […]

Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson’s first MEAC Media Day is set to take place in a familiar venue. The conference announced on Friday that media day will occur on July 22nd at M&T Bank Stadium, the home stadium of the AFC North Champion Baltimore Ravens. The stadium is a familiar place to both Vick and […]

Even as the Spring Football season has ended, Michael Vick is still working to strengthen his Norfolk State squad ahead of his coaching debut in the Fall. In a play to strengthen the Spartan defense, Vick and Norfolk State have signed safety Tyler Jones and linebacker Kendric Nowling. Nowling joins Norfolk State after a standout […]

Michael Vick’s first Spring Game at Norfolk State took place last week, marking the beginning of a new era for the program. The stadium was filled with passionate Norfolk State fans, while local and national media gathered to capture the historic event. The atmosphere at William “Dick” Price Stadium was electric, with the spotlight shining […]

Michael Vick and Norfolk State are set to lose a quarterback to the transfer portal following their Spring game last Saturday. Jaden Daniels, a quarterback who joined the team during Dawson Odom’s time with the program, announced his departure from the program on his social media account. His statement is below: “THANK YOU To the […]

Michael Vick and Norfolk State are shaping up to be one of the top stories of the 2025 season. As Vick continues his inspiring journey as the head coach of his hometown HBCU, he faces a challenging start with an exciting out-of-conference matchup, followed by a demanding slate of games in MEAC play. Norfolk State’s […]

Michael Vick has taken another huge recruiting swing this Spring, as his Norfolk State Spartans have offered a scholarship to the son of former Philadelphia Eagles star Donovan McNabb. The news was announced by McNabb’s son Donovan McNabb Jr. on his X account on Monday afternoon. AGTG After a great conversation with @MichaelVick I am […]

Michael Vick’s Norfolk State Spartans are set to continue their matchup against Towson University per a report by FBSchedules. Towson is a football program that MEAC teams are familiar with, as they play against a few of the teams in the league each season. The first game of the series is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. […]

Michael Vick has made another huge addition to his coaching staff, as he has added two-time HBCU champion DeCedrick Quinn Sr. to his inaugural coaching staff. Quinn brings a wealth of experience to Norfolk State as he was instrumental in the success of programs such as South Carolina State, where his efforts contributed to a […]

NFL star and new Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick has a broader vision for his time as an HBCU coach. In comments obtained by Delaware Online in his recent public appearance at the Wilmington Library, Vick spoke about being an HBCU coach and how he and DeSean Jackson becoming HBCU head coaches can help […]

On Super Bowl Sunday Michael Vick signed off as a Fox Sports football analyst for the last time before he embarks on his new HBCU coaching journey. Vick, the former football star turned broadcaster, was named head coach of Norfolk State in December. On December 22nd, just one day before his introductory press conference, he […]

Michael Vick and Norfolk State have announced their signing day class, with several seasoned players being acquired from the transfer portal. Immediately following his hire, Vick already announced several key transfers such as quarterback Izrael Carter but his signing day recruiting class shows that Vick’s first year as head coach of the Spartans will be […]

Michael Vick is making another addition to his coaching staff, this time adding former Auburn quarterback Wilson Appleton, per a report by Doug Samuels of FootballScoop. Appleton is the latest former football standout to join Vick’s coaching staff, joining names such as Tory Woodbury and Elton Brown. Appleton will step into a new role at […]

The inaugural coaching staff for Michael Vick at Norfolk State is finally rounding into form, as he adds former Virginia Tech teammate Andre Kendrick as Norfolk State’s running backs coach. The move was announced by Norfolk State on Wednesday in a brief press release by Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication. Kendrick was […]

Michael Vick has made another splash hire to his Norfolk State coaching staff as he adds former HBCU star Tory Woodbury as his special teams coordinator, per a report by John Brice of Football Scoop. Woodbury, a former NFL quarterback, brings a wealth of experience to Norfolk State. He played for the Buffalo Bills, Denver […]

With his first month at the helm of the Spartans winding down, Michael Vick and Norfolk State have landed another FBS transfer to the roster. Former Clemson and Pitt defensive end David Ojiegbe has transferred to Norfolk State as the Spartans look to fortify their defensive front in the run-heavy MEAC. View this post on […]

Michael Vick has spent the past month as Norfolk State’s head coach, focusing on assembling his coaching staff and preparing to build a competitive team. But, in an interview on the I Am Athlete Daily podcast, Michael Vick was asked by host and former NFL star Brandon Marshall what his future ambitions are in the coaching […]

Michael Vick has finalized his coaching staff at Norfolk State University, hiring Buffalo Tight Ends coach Ron Whitcomb as the program’s offensive coordinator. Vick announced the hire on the I Am Athlete Daily podcast. “It’s gonna be a guy named Rob Whitcomb. From the University of Buffalo, I think he’s the guy that’s hungry. “We […]

Norfolk State University head coach Michael Vick continues to strengthen his football program, landing another former FBS quarterback. Earlier this week, Israel Carter, who spent the first two seasons of his college career at the University of South Florida, announced his commitment to the Spartans. “Couldn’t thank God enough for opening this door for me,” […]

Michael Vick is entering the next chapter of his football journey as the coach of Norfolk State University but he is set to be celebrated for his collegiate success. Per a statement by the College Football Hall of Fame, Vick is a part of the 2025 class, which features other standout players such as Texas […]

With Michael Vick now firmly at the helm of Norfolk State University, the details of his coaching contract have been revealed by the Virginian-Pilot. The Virginian-Pilot obtained the contract details through a Freedom of Information Act request, and it includes performance-based bonuses and several standard perks. Under the terms of the three-year agreement, Vick is […]

Michael Vick and Norfolk State have officially unveiled his coaching staff as recruitment season kicks off into full swing. “I hired guys with experience and mental toughness who understand the game of football,” Vick said in a statement released by the institution. “The one thing I know is that they are going to put these […]

The Norfolk State football program got a commitment from Kennesaw State transfer quarterback James Woods III, giving new head coach Michael Vick a talented quarterback to work with in his first season with the program. Woods is from Birmingham, Alabama, and was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in the state after recording 3,071 […]

Norfolk State football made a major splash recently, hiring ex-NFL quarterback Michael Vick as their next head coach. Just 10 days since it was announced, Vick has landed his first player in the transfer portal — former UTSA defensive tackle Nick Booker-Brown. Via LightOnSports: Norfolk State has landed a commitment from former UTSA DL Nick […]

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick played in the NFL for 13 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, and Pittsburgh Steelers. On Tuesday, Vick was hired as the head football coach at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. As a native of the area, he will be right at home. Vick made […]

This year’s Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge between Florida A&M and Norfolk State became the most-watched game in the event’s history.  On Saturday night, 1.3 million viewers tuned in to watch SWAC’s Florida A&M defeated MEAC’s Norfolk State, 24-23. ABC aired the game at 7:30 PM, making it a big moment as the Challenge nears its 20th […]

Norfolk State stunned the HBCU community by going toe-to-toe with the defending Celebration Bowl champions, Florida A&M Rattlers, during Saturday’s MEAC/SWAC Challenge. However, a contentious coaching decision by Head Coach Dawson Odoms has since dominated discussions about the game. After taking an early 14-0 lead, Norfolk State’s ground game was in full swing. Kavon King […]

The Florida A&M Rattlers defeated the Norfolk State Spartans 24-23 in the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge in front of a packed Center Parc Stadium crowd on Saturday night. The Rattlers won the game in nail-biting fashion, storming back from a 14-point deficit. The Rattlers found themselves in an early 0-14 deficit due to an explosive Spartans […]

Norfolk State looks to defy the odds in the Week 0 MEAC/SWAC Challenge as they face the Florida A&M Rattlers. All eyes will be on the Spartans on August 24th as they kick off at 7:30 p.m. EST in a national primetime slot. The Spartans are beginning their fourth year under Head Coach Dawson Odums. […]

 Junior College transfer Jaden Daniels is slated to make his Norfolk State debut this season. The sophomore Quarterback is reported to be starting for the Spartans this Saturday during the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in place of senior All-MEAC quarterback Otto Kuhns. Khuns takes a backseat in Saturday’s Week 0 contest due to an unspecified NCAA ruling […]

Former NFL Quarterback and four-time NFL Pro Bowl participant Michael Vick is set to make a guest appearance at the second annual MEAC Girls on the Gridiron Flag Football clinic. The MEAC Girls on the Gridiron Flag Football Clinic is in partnership with the Norfolk State University Athletic Department. The NFL and the MEAC collaborated […]

For the 2024 MEAC/SWAC Challenge, the Norfolk State Spartans and Florida A&M Rattlers will kick off on national television on ABC. ESPN revealed the college football schedules for Week 0 and Week 1 and highlighted some of the marquee matchups. The Week 0 games start Saturday, Aug. 24 at noon with a clash between Florida […]

The North Carolina Central Eagles and Norfolk State Spartans will continue their MEAC rivalry in a different arena this upcoming season. Norfolk State’s football schedule updated; it now shows they will kick off against North Carolina Central in the 40th Circle City Classic on Saturday, Sept. 28. The Circle City Classic has an extensive history, […]