Thu, June 25, 2026 at 10:32 PM UTC Norfolk State to add women’s flag football in 2027 NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk State University announced on Thursday that it will sponsor a women's flag football program that is set to begin in spring 2027.The Spartans plan to ultimately play in the MEAC, but their opening season schedule will probably be a mix of MEAC teams and other close-by colleges that have women's flag football such as Chowan and Virginia Wesleyan (Batten).