2018 Norfolk State Spartans football team
The 2018 Norfolk State Spartans football team represented Norfolk State University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by third-year head coach Latrell Scott and played their home games at William "Dick" Price Stadium. They were a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). They finished the season 4–7, 2–5 in MEAC play to finish in a tie for eighth place. Previous season. The Spartans finished the 2017 season 4–7, 4–4 in MEAC play to finish in sixth place. Preseason. MEAC preseason poll. In a vote of  the MEAC head coaches and sports information directors, the Spartans were picked to finish in sixth place. Preseason All-MEAC Teams. The Spartans had seven players at eight positions selected to the preseason all-MEAC teams. Offense "2nd team" Marcus Taylor – WR Wes Jones – C Kenneth Kirby – OL "3rd team" Aaron Savage – RB Defense "1st team" Nigel Chavis – LB "2nd team" J.T. Wahee – DB "3rd team" Deshaywn Middleton – DL Special teams "1st team" Marcus Taylor – RS Schedule. Despite also being a member of the MEAC, the game vs South Carolina State will be considered a non-conference game and have  no effect on the MEAC standings. Game summaries. James Madison. Due to inclement weather, the JMU–Norfolk State game was mutually ended after the first quarter. at Liberty. This game was originally scheduled for September 15, but was moved to December 1 due to Hurricane Florence.