NORFOLK STATE [2-2] vs. NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE [0-3]
Date / Time	Saturday, September 30, 2023 | Gameday
Location	Norfolk, Virginia | William "Dick" Price Stadium
Tickets	Purchase Tickets Here
Digital Game Program	Game Program
TV / Streaming	ESPN+
Radio	Hot 91.1 FM (WNSB) | Sirius XM (Channel 385)
Live Stats	nsuspartans.com or click here
Norfolk State	Game Notes
North Carolina A&T State	Game Notes
All-Time Series	NCAT leads, 34-9
First Meeting	NCAT 13, Norfolk State 6 [1962]
Last Meeting	NCAT 49, Norfolk State 24 [2022]
Longest Series Winning Streak	North Carolina A&T State - 11
Current Winning Streak	North Carolina A&T State - 7
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NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State football team looks to capitalize on the momentum of a well-earned road win when the Spartans face former MEAC rival North Carolina A&T State on Saturday at William "Dick" Price Stadium.
 
A dominant rushing attack fueled NSU (2-2) to its second triumph of the season last weekend at Towson, on a rain-soaked day at Johnny Unitas Stadium. The Spartans totaled 350 rushing yards, second-most in the program's Division I history, on the way to a 21-14 victory.
 
Norfolk State freshman linebacker Michael Rijo picked up Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Rookie of the Week honors for his performance, tallying three tackles for loss and a sack. Terron Mallory was named HBCU Defensive Player of the Week by the College Football Network (CFN), powering the NSU defense with 8.0 tackles, one forced fumble, and one interception.
 
North Carolina A&T dropped to 0-3 on the season after falling 27-3 to Elon earlier this month. The Aggies other two losses came against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (35-6) and MEAC opponent (30-16).
 
Saturday's game will be strived live on ESPN+. Norfolk State will broadcast the game on Hot 91.1 FM (WNSB) with Ross Gordon and Woube Gebre calling the action.
   

ABOUT THE GAME

• Norfolk State and North Carolina A&T State will be meeting for the 46^th time
• The Aggies hold a 34-9 all-time series record
• Saturday's game is Breast Cancer Awareness Day at William "Dick" Price Stadium
• Norfolk State returns home after being on the road for the past three weekends
• North Carolina A&T State was off last week and will be playing its second consecutive road game
• The Spartans are seeking a season sweep of members from the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA)
• Norfolk State head coach Dawson Odums is in his third season
• North Carolina A&T State head coach Vincent Brown is in his first year at Towson

 
NORFOLK STATE NEWS & NOTES

• The Spartans led wire-to-wire in a 21-14 victory at Towson last week
• Norfolk State ended its road swing with the win over Towson and went 2-1 away from Dick Price Stadium
• NSU's victories this season have both come against members of the CAA
• Quarterback Otto Kuhns has tossed at least one touchdown pass in the past nine games, dating back to the 2022 season
• Linebacker Miguel Rijo was selected the MEAC of the Week
• Defensive back Terron Mallory was chosen the College Football Network HBCU Defensive Player of the Week
• The Spartans were chosen to finish fifth in the MEAC predicted order of finish

 
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE NEWS & NOTES

• The Aggies enter Saturday's game looking for their first victory of the season
• The Aggies are averaging 171 total yards and 8.3 points per game
• NCAT is led defensively by linebacker BJ Turner, who has amassed 35.0 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and one sack this season

 
LOOKING TO WHAT'S NEXT

• After a bye week, Norfolk State will return to action on Oct. 14
• The Spartans will face Tennessee State at Nissan Stadium
• Kickoff against the Tigers is set for 5 p.m.
• Tennessee State is 2-1 this season, coming of a 27-15 home win over Gardner-Webb
• The Spartans are 0-1 against Tennessee State in the all-time series, falling 56-6 in 1972 for the teams' only meeting