2016 North Carolina A&T Aggies football team

2016 North Carolina A&T Aggies football
Conference Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
2016 record 0-0 (0–0 MEAC)
Head coach Rod Broadway (6th year)
Offensive coordinator Chip Hester (2nd year)
Defensive coordinator Sam Washington (5th year)
Home stadium Aggie Stadium
(Capacity: 21,500)
2016 MEAC football standings
Conf     Overall
Team   W   L         W   L  
Bethune-Cookman   0 – 0         0 – 0  
Delaware State   0 – 0         0 – 0  
Florida A&M*   0 – 0         0 – 0  
Hampton   0 – 0         0 – 0  
Howard*   0 – 0         0 – 0  
Morgan State*   0 – 0         0 – 0  
Norfolk State   0 – 0         0 – 0  
North Carolina A&T   0 – 0         0 – 0  
North Carolina Central   0 – 0         0 – 0  
Savannah State*   0 – 0         0 – 0  
South Carolina State   0 – 0         0 – 0  
  • Florida A&M, Howard, Morgan State and Savannah State ineligible for postseason due to APR violations
Rankings from STATS FCS Poll

The 2016 North Carolina A&T Aggies football team will represent North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in the 2016 NCAA Division I FCS football season. This season marks the 93rd for the program, which is led by sixth-year head coach Rod Broadway. and play their home games at Aggie Stadium. They are a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).

Previous season

The Aggies finished the season 10–2, 7–1 in MEAC play to finish in a three way tie, earning the school's 8th MEAC Championship and 13th overall. As a result of the MEAC Tiebreaker system, the Aggies were invited to represent the conference in the inaugural Celebration Bowl against Southwestern Athletic Conference Champion Alcorn State.[1] The Aggies defeated Alcorn State earning their 4th Black college football national championship.

Before the season

At the conclusion of the 2015 football season, the Aggies lost key players such as quarterback Kwashaun Quick.[2]

Recruiting

Schedule

Date Time Opponent# Rank# Site TV Result Attendance
September 3 TBA St. Augustine's Aggie Stadium • Greensboro, NC LTV      
September 10 TBA at Kent State* Dix Stadium • Kent, OH      
September 17 TBA at Tulsa* Chapman Stadium • Tulsa, OK      
October 1 TBA Hampton Aggie Stadium • Greensboro, NC LTV      
October 8 TBA Norfolk State Aggie Stadium • Greensboro, NC LTV      
October 15 TBA Bethune-Cookman Municipal Stadium • Daytona Beach, Florida      
October 22 TBA Howard William H. Greene Stadium • Washington, D.C.      
October 29 1:00pm Florida A&Mdagger Aggie Stadium • Greensboro, NC LTV      
November 5 TBA South Carolina State Aggie Stadium • Greensboro, NC (Rivalry) LTV      
November 12 TBA at Delaware State Alumni Stadium • Dover,DE      
November 19 North Carolina Central O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium • Durham, NC (Rivalry)      
*Non-conference game. daggerHomecoming. #Rankings from The Sports Network FCS Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.

Game notes

St. Augustine's

St. Augustine's vs. North Carolina A&T – Game Summary
1 2 34Total
Falcons 0 0 000
Aggies 0 0 000

at Aggie Stadium, Greensboro, North Carolina

  • Date: September 3, 2016
  • Game time: TBA EDT
  • TV: LTV

This game marks the 4th meeting between Division II Saint Augustine's and the Aggies. The two teams have not faced each other since 1935, when the Aggies defeated the Falcons 33-0.[3] Going into the match up, the Aggies hold the all time series at 2-0-1.[4]

Kent State

North Carolina A&T vs Kent State– Game Summary
1 2 34Total
Aggies 0 0 000
Golden Flashes 0 0 000

at Dix Stadium, Kent, OH

  • Date: September 10, 2016
  • Game time: TBA EDT

This game marks the first meeting between the Aggies and Division I FBS Kent State.

Tulsa

North Carolina A&T vs Tulsa– Game Summary
1 2 34Total
Aggies 0 0 000
Golden Hurricanes 0 0 000

at Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, Ok

  • Date: September 17, 2016
  • Game time: TBA EDT

This game marks the first meeting between the Aggies and Division I FBS Tulsa.

Hampton

Hampton vs North Carolina A&T– Game Summary
1 2 34Total
Pirates 0 0 000
Aggies 0 0 000

at Aggie Stadium, Greensboro, NC

  • Date: October 1, 2016
  • Game time: TBA EDT
  • TV: LTV

This game marked the 45th meeting between A&T and Hampton. Going into the game, Hampton holds a 26-17-2 all-time record against A&T.[5] In their last meeting, the Aggies defeated the pirates 45-31 in Hampton.[6]

Norfolk State

Norfolk State vs North Carolina A&T– Game Summary
1 2 34Total
Spartans 0 0 000
Aggies 0 0 000

at Aggie Stadium, Greensboro, NC

  • Date: October 8, 2016
  • Game time: TBA EDT
  • TV: LTV

This game markes the 40th meeting between A&T and Norfolk State. Going into the game, The Aggies hold a 29-11 all-time record against NSU.[7] In their last meeting, the Aggies defeated the Spartans 27-3 in Norfolk.[8]

Bethune-Cookman

North Carolina A&T vs Bethune-Cookman– Game Summary
1 2 34Total
Aggies 0 0 000
Wildcats 0 0 000

at Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach, FL

  • Date: October 15, 2016
  • Game time: TBA EDT
  • TV: LTV

This game markes the 37th meeting between the A&T and Bethune-Cookman. Going into the game, Bethune-Cookman hold a 22-15 all-time record against the Aggies.[9] In their last meeting, the Aggies defeated the Wildcats 24-14 in front of a home crowd in Greensboro. [10]

Howard

North Carolina A&T vs Howard– Game Summary
1 2 34Total
Aggies 0 0 000
Bison 0 0 000

at William H. Greene Stadium, Washington, D.C.

  • Date: October 22, 2016
  • Game time: TBA EDT

This game marks the 39th meeting between the A&T and Howard. Going into the game, A&T holds a 27-20-2 all-time record against Howard.[11] In their last meeting, the Aggies cruised to a 65-14 victory over the Bison in front of sold out Homecoming crowd in Aggie Stadium.[12]

Florida A&M

Florida A&M vs North Carolina A&T– Game Summary
1 2 34Total
Rattlers 0 0 000
Aggies 0 0 000

at Aggie Stadium, Greensboro, NC

  • Date: October 29, 2016
  • Game time: TBA EDT
  • TV: LTV

This game will mark the 64th meeting between the A&T and Florida A&M. Going into the game, Florida A&M holds a 44-17-3 all-time record against the Aggies. [13] In their last meeting, the Aggies defeated the Rattlers 28-10 in Tallahassee.[14]

South Carolina State

South Carolina State vs North Carolina A&T– Game Summary
1 2 34Total
Rattlers 0 0 000
Aggies 0 0 000

at Aggie Stadium, Greensboro, NC

  • Date: November 5, 2016
  • Game time: TBA EDT
  • TV: LTV

his game will mark the 54rd meeting between the A&T and rival South Carolina State. Going into the game, South Carolina State holds a 32-19-2 all-time record against the Aggies.[15] In their last meeting, the Aggies defeated the Bulldogs 9-6.[16]

Delaware State

North Carolina A&T vs Delaware State– Game Summary
1 2 34Total
Aggies 0 0 000
Hornets 0 0 000

at Alumni Stadium,Dover, DE

  • Date: November 5, 2016
  • Game time: TBA EDT
  • TV: LTV

This game marks the 45th meeting between the North Carolina A&T and Delaware State. Going into the game, both teams are tied at 22-22-1 in the all time record against one another, with Delaware state holding the lead over A&T.[17] In their last meeting, the Aggies tied the series when they defeated the Hornets 27-6 in Greensboro.[18]

North Carolina Central

North Carolina A&T vs North Carolina Central– Game Summary
1 2 34Total
Aggies 0 0 000
Eagles 0 0 000

at O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium, Durham, NC

  • Date: October 19, 2016
  • Game time: TBA EDT

This game marks the 88th meeting between North Carolina A&T and arch rival North Carolina Central. Going into the game, the Aggies hold an 49-33-5 all-time record against the Eagles.[19] In their last meeting, the Eagles upset the favored Aggies 21-16 in A&T's sole conference loss of the season. The Eagle victory took away sole possession of the MEAC championship from A&T, resulting in a 3 way tie for first place.[20] The MEAC tiebreaker formula would then eliminate the Eagles and name A&T the conference's representative for the inaguarl Celebration Bowl against Southwestern Athletic Conference champion Alcorn State..[20]

Ranking movements

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. ( ) = First place votes.
Week
Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Final 
Sports Network  
Coaches  
Sheridan Broadcasting Network (SBN)  
BoxToRow Media Poll and Coaches Poll (BTR)  
Heritage Sports Radio Network (HSRN)

References

  1. ↑ "N.C. A&T To Represent MEAC In Celebration Bowl". WFMY News Website. 22 November 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  2. ↑ Haley, Craig. "MEAC spring football primer". STATS FCS Football. STATS llc. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  3. ↑ "Aggies Release 2016 Football Schedule". Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Website. Associated Press. 23 Feb 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  4. ↑ "North Carolina A&T vs Saint Augustine's (NC)". College Football Data Warehouse. College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  5. ↑ "North Carolina A&T vs Hampton (VA)". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
  6. ↑ Heath, Jim (3 October 2015). "HU comes up short in 45-31 loss to N.C. A&T". Hampton Roads Daily Press Website (Hampton Roads Daily Press). Retrieved 28 February 2016.
  7. ↑ "North Carolina A&T vs Norfolk St. (VA)". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Cohen leads North Carolina A&T over Norfolk State 27-3". CBS Sports Website. CBS. 10 October 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
  9. ↑ "North Carolina A&T vs Bethune-Cookman (FL)". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  10. ↑ "NC A&T Knocks Off Bethune-Cookman 24-14". WFMY News 2. Associated Press. 17 October 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  11. ↑ "North Carolina A&T vs Howard (DC)". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  12. ↑ "North Carolina A&T Rolls Over Winless Howard 65-14". WFMY News 2 Website (WFMY). 24 October 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
  13. ↑ "North Carolina A&T vs Florida A&M". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  14. ↑ "North Carolina A&T wins 5th straight, beats FAMU 28-10". CBS Sports (CBS). STATS LLC. 31 October 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
  15. ↑ "North Carolina A&T vs South Carolina St.". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  16. ↑ "North Carolina A&T tops South Carolina State late, win 9-6". WLTX 19 Website. Associated Press. 7 November 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
  17. ↑ "North Carolina A&T vs Delaware State". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  18. ↑ "Carter accounts for 3 TDs; NC A&T beats Delaware State 27-6". CBS Sports. STATS LLC. 14 November 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  19. ↑ "North Carolina A&T vs North Carolina Central". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  20. 1 2 Pryor, Brooke (3 March 2016). "NCCU shares MEAC title with win over A&T: Tiebreaker kills Eagles’ bowl hopes, ends season". The Herald Sun (The Herald Sun). Retrieved 6 March 2016.
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