| Year: | 1972 |
| Team: | North Carolina Central Eagles |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Short Conf: | MEAC |
| Record: | 9–2 |
| Conf Record: | 5–1 |
| Head Coach: | George Quiett |
| Hc Year: | 5th |
| Stadium: | Durham County Memorial Stadium |
| Champion: | MEAC champion |
| Bowl: | Pelican Bowl |
| Bowl Result: | L 6–56 vs. Grambling |
The 1972 North Carolina Central Eagles football team represented North Carolina Central University as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) during the 1972 NCAA College Division football season. Led by fifth-year head coach George Quiett, the Eagles compiled an overall record of 9–2, with a mark of 5–1 in conference play, and finished as MEAC champion.