North Carolina A&T Football Looking to Match School’s Upward Trend

N.C. A&T 'can't wait' to get redemption against North Carolina Central

Avoiding an emotional letdown after its dramatic overtime win over Hampton will not be an issue for North Carolina A&T this week. The Aggies head into their annual rivalry game with North Carolina Central, a matchup with deep connections on both sides. Aggies head coach Shawn Gibbs, who played with current North Carolina Central coach Trei Oliver in college, has many ties, including coaching staff members and former players together. Gibbs, the …

North Carolina A&T football looking to match school’s upward trend

North Carolina A&T, America’s largest public HBCU, is building momentum on and off the field. Fresh off a thrilling 33-30 double-overtime victory against Hampton on Sept. 13, the Aggies not only earned their first CAA win under new head coach Shawn Gibbs, but also showcased the passion of a fan base that mirrors the school’s record-setting growth. A crowd of better than 15,000 showed up in the stands at Truist Stadium for the 6 PM kickoff. “When…