| NORFOLK STATE [0-1, 0-0 MEAC] vs. VIRGINIA STATE [1-0, 0-0 CIAA] |
| Date / Time |
Saturday, September 6th, 2025 | 6 PM |
| Location |
Norfolk, Va. | William "Dick" Price Stadium |
| Tickets |
Purchase Tickets Here |
| TV / Streaming |
ESPN+ |
| Radio |
Hot 91.1 FM (WNSB) |
| Live Stats |
nsuspartans.com |
| Norfolk State |
Game Notes |
| Virginia State |
Game Notes |
| All-Time Series |
Virginia State Leads, 31-23-2 |
| First Meeting |
1939 (VSU 12, NSU 0) |
| Last Meeting |
2024 (NSU 28, VSU 23) |
| Longest Series Winning Streak |
VSU, 7 (1992-98) |
| Current Winning Streak |
NSU, 1 |
| Social Media |
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NORFOLK, Va. --- Norfolk State will look for its first win of the season on Saturday when it hosts Virginia State in the "Battle of the States" at William "Dick" Price Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.
The Spartans (0-1) aim to hand the Trojans (1-0) their first loss of the season. Norfolk State edged Virginia State 28-23 last year and has won eight of the last 10 meetings.
"We are going to be ready for the challenge this week, we are excited to defend our turf," head coach Michael Vick said. "Football is all about competing, we are excited to play a rivalry game this week."
Quarterback
Otto Kuhns led the Spartans in the opener, completing 19 of 27 passes for 222 yards, the top mark in the MEAC last week. Wideouts
DreSean Kendrick (125 yards) and Kam'ryn Thomas (101 yards) both topped the 100-yard mark. Linebacker
Major Dillard paced the defense with eight tackles, including five solo stops.
Fans can watch Saturday's game live on ESPN+ or listen on WNSB 91.1 FM.
ABOUT THE GAME
- Saturday's matchup marks the 61st meeting
- Virginia State leads the all-time series 31-23-2
- Norfolk State defeated Virginia State 28-23 last season
- Norfolk State is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings with Virginia State
- NSU head coach Michael Vick is in his first season
- VSU head coach Dr. Henry Frazier, III enters his fourth season as head coach
ABOUT NORFOLK STATE
- Norfolk State dropped to 0-1 last week, following a 27-7 loss to Towson
- The Spartans landed 10 players on the Preseason All-MEAC teams, including five players on the first team
- Norfolk State senior running back Kevon King received a spot on three player of the year preseason watchlists, including the Black College Football Hall of Fame, HBCU FCS National Player of the Year, and the Walter Payton Award
- Senior receiver Kam'Ryn Thomas was also named to the Black College Football Hall of Fame Preseason Player of the Year Watchlist
- Otto Kuhns led Norfolk State on offense last week, completing 19-of-27 passes for 222 yards, while also leading the MEAC in passing
- DreSean Kendrick (125 yards) and Kam'Ryn Thomas (101 yards) currently rank first and second in the MEAC for total receiving yards
- Major Dillard led the Spartans' defense with eight tackles, including five solo stops
- Norfolk State leads the MEAC in offensive efficiency with a 131.2 rating
ABOUT VIRGINIA STATE
- Virginia State finished last season 7-4 with a 6-1 record in the CIAA
- VSU was picked to finish third in the CIAA
- The Trojans lead the CIAA in total offense (569.0) and total defense (115.0)
- Rasaan Matthews leads VSU and the CIAA in passing with 343 passing yards
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