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9:24 - 4th Quarter August 29, 2026 β€’ Shell Energy Stadium, Houston

North Carolina Central Eagles

0-0
30
VS
35

Texas Southern Tigers

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

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

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

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
NOR 14 10 3 3 30
TEX 0 14 21 0 35

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 7:16
N. Layne run for 60 yds, for a TD (R. Daniels KICK)
Score 0:46
N. Layne pass to C. Everett for 10 yds, for a TD (R. Daniels KICK)
Score 11:49
C. McCoy pass to J. McGee for 11 yds, for a TD ( KICK)
Score 4:30
N. Layne run for 2 yds, for a TD (R. Daniels KICK)
Score 0:20
C. McCoy pass to J. McGee for 25 yds, for a TD (M. Arana III KICK)
Score 0:03
R. Daniels 25 yd FG GOOD
Score 15:00
C. McCoy pass to R. Richardson for 45 yds, for a TD (M. Arana III KICK)
Score 9:47
J. Marcantel punt blocked by J. Washington, J. Thompson returns for 34 yds for a TD (M. Arana III KICK)
Score 4:35
R. Daniels 32 yd FG GOOD
Score 2:17
A. Renfro Jr. run for 14 yds, for a TD (M. Arana III KICK)
Score 12:45
R. Daniels 37 yd FG GOOD

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
North Carolina Central Eagles
VS
80%
Texas Southern Tigers
Projected Score NOR 19 - 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 β€’ 86Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NCCU -10.5 | O/U: 51.5

Team Leaders

Consensus Pool

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North Carolina Central Eagles (26.9%) Texas Southern Tigers (73.1%)
Total Submissions: 42 circles

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