NORFOLK, Va. (AP)—DeAngelo Branche ran for two touchdowns as Norfolk State won its season opener 28-10 over Virginia State on Saturday.
It was Norfolk State’s fourth straight win over Virginia State (1-1).
Virginia State, Division II program, took a 3-0 lead in the first quarter on a 42-yard field goal by Justin Parker. Norfolk State answered with four straight touchdowns for a 28-3 lead. Norfolk’s other scores came on a touchdown pass from Dennis Brown to P.J. Hayden and a 13-yard run by Cotton Donovan.
The Norfolk State defense dominated, allowing only 169 total yards and 12 first downs. Norfolk State intercepted three passes and recovered two fumbles.
Updated Sep 5, 9:37 pm EDT
Head to Head - Week 1
| Team | Total Yds | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | First Downs | 3rdD% | Pen./Yds | Turnovers | Time of Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia State | 169 | 129 | 40 | 12 | 22.2% | 7/80 | 5 | 27:47 |
| Norfolk State | 312 | 109 | 203 | 20 | 60.0% | 12/104 | 2 | 32:13 |
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