The 2018 North Carolina Central Eagles football team represented North Carolina Central University as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) during the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by Granville Eastman in his first and only season as interim head coach, the Eagles compiled an overall record of 5–6 with a mark of 3–4, tying for sixth place in the MEAC. North Carolina Central played home games at O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.
Preseason Award watch lists Buck Buchanan AwardDavanta ReynoldsSSR
MEAC preseason poll In a vote of the MEAC head coaches and sports information directors, the Eagles were picked to finish in third place.
Preseason All-MEAC Teams The Eagles had nine players selected to the preseason all-MEAC teams. Defensive back Davanta Reynolds was selected as the preseason defensive player of the year.
Offense
1st team
Isaiah Totten – RB
Nick Leverett – OL
2nd team
Josh McCoy – TE
Andrew Dale – OL
3rd team
Xavier McKoy – WR
Defense
1st team
Kawuan Cox – DL
Davanta Reynolds – DB
2nd team
Randy Anyanwu – DL
3rd team
De'Mario Evans – DB
Schedule
Game summaries vs Prairie View A&M
St. Augustine's
At Duke
Florida A&M
Howard
At Norfolk State
At Delaware State
Edward Waters
At Bethune–Cookman
North Carolina A&T
At South Carolina State
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