Norfolk State University's football team, led by head coach Michael Vick, suffered a loss to the Virginia Cavaliers on September 11, 2026, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia. According to reports, the Spartans' defeat came after an order from Vick was ignored during the game.
Vick, a former NFL quarterback, is in his first season as head coach of the Norfolk State Spartans. The game against the Virginia Cavaliers marked a notable matchup between the FCS program and the FBS opponent.



