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DeSean Jackson, Michael Vick Go Head-To-Head In Philadelphia HBCU Showdown

On Wednesday night, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker gifted both coaches with commemorative Liberty Bells ahead of the historic matchup.

(CBS Philadelphia)

October 30, 2025

Former Philadelphia Eagles teammates Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson will be on opposite sidelines when Vick's Norfolk State Spartans face off against Jackson's Delaware State Hornets at Lincoln Financial Field Thursday night.

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The Eagles legends are in their first year as head coaches. Jackson took over a DSU program that had won only two games over the last two seasons. In the Jackson era, the Hornets sit atop of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) with a 5-3 record.

Vick's first season at Norfolk State has been more turbulent. The Spartans are at the bottom of the conference with a 1-7 record. Vick recently dismissed several defensive coaches after a four-game losing streak.

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