NC A&T Edges Elon 13-10 Amid Postgame Scuffle
North Carolina A&T held on for a 13-10 win over Elon, with the game ending in shoves and a player injury during handshakes.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Football
North Carolina A&T defeated Elon 13-10 on Saturday afternoon. Shoves broke out between players during postgame handshakes, and security pulled Elon players away from the NC A&T sideline.
Why it matters
The scuffle led NC A&T head coach Shawn Gibbs to say he will refer the matter to athletic director Katreshia Louis-Verrett and the conference commissioner. The incident raises questions about sportsmanship and conduct between teams in the conference.
The final score was 13-10 in favor of North Carolina A&T, a three-point margin. The result was decided on the field, and the postgame incident did not alter the scoreboard.
The players
Shawn Gibbs
Shawn Gibbs is the head football coach at North Carolina A&T, who publicly addressed the postgame incident and said he will refer it to the athletic director and conference commissioner.
Katreshia Louis-Verrett
Katreshia Louis-Verrett is the athletic director at North Carolina A&T, to whom Coach Shawn Gibbs said he will refer the matter.
The details
Elon players ran onto the NC A&T sideline during postgame handshakes, and shoves were exchanged before security intervened. NC A&T defensive back Dray Duncan was injured in the scuffle and lay on the track for several minutes with medical personnel before returning to his feet.
Timeline
Saturday, October 31, 2026: NC A&T defeats Elon 13-10 and postgame scuffle occurs.
Season Trajectory
Postgame conduct incidents are evaluated under NCAA sportsmanship standards, which require conference commissioners to review altercations between teams. This matchup now carries a conduct review that may shape how the rivalry is viewed going forward.
The referral to the conference commissioner means a formal review of the conduct could affect how both programs handle future matchups. Fans following the conference should watch for any announced penalties or policy changes.
The takeaway
Postgame conduct carries consequences beyond the final score, and programs that handle sportsmanship with clear protocols protect their players and their reputations. Readers tracking college football should note how conferences respond to incidents like this one.
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