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Final August 29, 2026 β€’ Shell Energy Stadium, Houston

North Carolina Central Eagles

0-1
30
VS
42

πŸ‘‘ Texas Southern Tigers

1-0
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ August 29, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: North Carolina Central Eagles (0-1) takes on Texas Southern Tigers (1-0) at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston.

North Carolina Central Eagles
Visiting Side
Record 0-1
Texas Southern Tigers
Home Side
Record 1-0

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
NOR 14 10 3 3 30
TEX 0 14 21 7 42

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 7:16
Nelson Layne 60 Yd Run (Riley Daniels Kick)
Score 0:46
Connor Everett 10 Yd pass from Nelson Layne (Riley Daniels Kick)
Score 11:49
Jaquan McGee 11 Yd pass from Cam'Ron McCoy (Miguel Arana III Kick)
Score 4:30
Nelson Layne 2 Yd Run (Riley Daniels Kick)
Score 0:20
Jaquan McGee 25 Yd pass from Cam'Ron McCoy (Miguel Arana III Kick)
Score 0:00
Riley Daniels 25 Yd Field Goal
Score 13:54
Roriyon Richardson 45 Yd pass from Cam'Ron McCoy (Miguel Arana III Kick)
Score 9:47
Jordan Thompson 34 Yd Punt Return (Miguel Arana III Kick)
Score 4:35
Riley Daniels 32 Yd Field Goal
Score 2:17
Athean Renfro Jr. 14 Yd Run (Miguel Arana III Kick)
Score 12:45
Riley Daniels 37 Yd Field Goal
Score 2:07
Jacob Washington 20 Yd Run (Miguel Arana III Kick)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
North Carolina Central Eagles
VS
πŸ‘‘
80%
Texas Southern Tigers
Projected Score NOR 23 - TEX 31
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • Texas Southern Tigers scoring offense aligns well against North Carolina Central Eagles defense.
  • Texas Southern Tigers offense moves the ball more consistently.
  • Texas Southern Tigers passing game has a favorable matchup.
  • Texas Southern Tigers rushing attack has the advantage.
North Carolina Central Eagles
STAT
Texas Southern Tigers

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Texas Southern Tigers plays on familiar turf at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston.
Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why North Carolina Central Eagles Could Win

North Carolina Central Eagles will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.

Why Texas Southern Tigers Could Win

Texas Southern Tigers scoring offense aligns well against North Carolina Central Eagles defense.

Deciding Factor

Texas Southern Tigers offense moves the ball more consistently.

Game Details

Shell Energy Stadium, Houston
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
8,931
Closing Odds
Line: NCCU -10.5 | O/U: 51.5

Team Leaders

Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
North Carolina Central Eagles (42.7%) Texas Southern Tigers (57.3%)
Total Submissions: 42 circles

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