North Carolina Central
Last 7 games
2-5 in the last 7 · 20.1 scored · 33.0 allowed
vs North Carolina Central Offense
50 players
Defense
48 players
Special teams
3 players| No | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Riley Daniels | LS |
| 40 | Jake Marcantel | LS |
| 56 | Jonathan Kuriyan | LS |
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vs North Carolina Central Who gets the ball: share of plays, 2026 season
The share of North Carolina Central's offensive plays on which each player threw the ball, ran it or was targeted. College programs do not publish snap counts; this is the closest public measure.
| Player | Pos | All plays | Pass plays | Run plays | 3rd down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Layne | QB | 47.9% | 84.7% | 21.2% | 68.4% |
| Zion Dobson | RB | 22.0% | 5.5% | 36.9% | 10.1% |
| Plez Lawrence | RB | 18.6% | 3.9% | 30.7% | 6.2% |
| Cobey Thompkins | QB | 15.4% | 27.5% | 1.6% | 16.1% |
| Chance Peterson | WR | 9.2% | 21.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% |
| Gino Addison | RB | 7.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| RJ Lancaster | WR | 6.2% | 14.1% | 0.6% | 10.6% |
| Mehki Wall | WR | 4.8% | 11.0% | 0.0% | 4.4% |
| Luke Bracey | TE | 4.4% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 6.5% |
| Tristan Stitt | WR | 4.4% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Brendon Wyatt | RB | 4.0% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| Jaylen Moore | RB | 3.8% | 0.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| Joshua Jones | QB | 3.7% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 12.5% |
| Tyree Saunders | WR | 3.1% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% |
| Nasim Cosby | WR | 2.7% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% |
| Rodney Lesane | TE | 2.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Connor Everett | TE | 2.5% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Pass plays and run plays: the share of those plays that went through the player. Source: CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Strength of schedule
Opponents by win total, week by week, with remaining-schedule difficulty
2026 weekly schedule
A · 1 
A · 4 H · 6 Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
North Carolina Central 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Southern | @ | 6 | Played |
| 4 | East Carolina | @ | 9 | Played |
| 6 | William & Mary | vs | 7 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
What conference is North Carolina Central in?
North Carolina Central plays in the MEAC.
Has North Carolina Central ever won a national championship?
No. North Carolina Central has not claimed a national championship.