The 2012 Norfolk State Spartans football team represented Norfolk State University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FCS football season.

They were led by eighth-year head coach Pete Adrian and played their home games at William "Dick" Price Stadium.

They are a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).

They finished the season 4–7, 2–6 in MEAC play to finish in a tie for ninth place.