1+ week, 23+ hour ago (158+ words) After a 44-15 road loss to Howard, Michael Vick and Norfolk State fell to 1-11 in his debut season as head coach. Going 0-5 in the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference, Vick's inaugural college football campaign was filled with challenges, as the team was unable to generate much momentum over the course of the season. Their lone victory came in their second game, a 34-31 overtime win over Virginia State at home. Vick spoke candidly to the media on Monday about the challenges and lessons learned during his first year leading the program. Vick remained optimistic about next season, emphasizing the importance of staying with his team to build camaraderie and continuity. "Getting up for next year, super excited, man. I understand that in any sport in life in general, it's about consistency," he continued. "And that's what I'm searching for now'how to create an atmosphere…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (295+ words) Bill Belichick's North Carolina Tar Heels moved to 2-1 on the season following Saturday's 41-6 win over the Patriot League's Richmond Spiders, but there are questions looming at the quarterback position. Gio Lopez finished 10-of-18 for 119 yards and two touchdowns through the air and rushed for 40 yards and a score, but questions persisted regarding his accuracy: Even one of his touchdown passes was nearly overthrown: Lopez's struggles have already been a storyline this season. He was just 4-of-10 for 69 yards and an interception in a season-opening blowout at the hands of TCU, going over two hours at one point between completed passes. He was better last week in a 20-3 win over Charlotte, finishing 17-of-25 for 155 yards and a touchdown. But again, that came against Charlotte, currently 0-2 on the season. There is now the question of whether Max Johnson would be the better…...

9+ hour, 41+ min ago (371+ words) One of the more unusual conference title game matchups takes place in the ACC on Saturday. The 7-5 Duke Blue Devils are potentially one win away from a College Football Playoff berth. The Virginia Cavaliers are the ranked program in the matchup and they are expected to lock up the ACC's automatic bid. After all, UVA just beat Duke by 17 points on November 15 and the Blue Devils have not looked great against Top 25 opposition. Date: Saturday, December 6 Start Time: 8 p.m. ET Live Stream: ESPN+ or ESPN app Virginia enters Charlotte as the clear favorite to reach the CFB Playoff through the ACC's automatic bid. The Cavaliers went 7-1 in league play and lost once since Week 2. On the other hand, Duke is 3-3 in its last six games and got into the ACC Championship Game on tiebreakers over four other teams that finished 6-2 in…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago (261+ words) Copyright " 2025 Bleacher Report, Inc. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All Rights Reserved. Florida is past the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament for the first time since 2021. The No. 1 Gators rode a hot start to a 95-69 blowout win over No. 16 Norfolk State on Friday night. Florida scored a program NCAA Tournament-record 53 points in the first half thanks in part to Walter Clayton Jr.'s four triples. Despite a Norfolk State run late in the half, Florida went into the break with a 21-point lead. The Gators at times looked flat on defense during the second half as Norfolk State worked to chip away at the early advantage. The Gators were ultimately able to cruise to a blowout victory and claim a ticket to the Field of 32. Florida will now face either No. 8 UConn or No. 9 Oklahoma in the…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago (274+ words) Michael Vick and Norfolk State blew a 13point lead on the road, falling 1813 to Wagner and dropping to 14 on the season with a third straight loss on Saturday. Otto Kuhns completed 17-of-28 passes for 119 yards with one interception. Israel Carter came in late, finishing 5-of-9 for 29 yards and also throwing a pick. Kevon King and X'Zavion Evans each scored a rushing touchdown for the Spartans. Vick and the Spartans dropped their season opener against Towson but bounced back with a 34-31 win over Virginia State in Week 2. Since then, they've lost three straight'falling to Rutgers, Sacred Heart, and Wagner. On Saturday, their fortunes didn't change. Norfolk State struck first in the opening quarter with a 14-yard touchdown run by Evans, but a missed extra point left the score at 6-0. An interception by the Spartans' defense set them up for their second touchdown…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (182+ words) NC State and Virginia are reportedly set to face off in an international matchup during the 2026 college football season. The ACC has played five total games outside the United States, via Smith. The 2026 matchup will also mark the first international game played by NC State and Virginia in the history of each program. Brazil has already hosted two NFL games at Corinthians Arena in S'o Paulo, with three more contests'scheduled'to occur in Rio de Janeiro over the next five years starting in 2026. NC State and Virginia have faced off 59 total times, with the Wolfpack owning a 37-21-1 record in the rivalry. Their most recent meeting occurred on Sept. 6, as NC State emerged with a 35-31 victory. The Wolfpack currently sit at 5-5 during their 2025 campaign, as they've lost five of their past seven games following a 3-0 start to the year. As for the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (336+ words) Michael Vick's Norfolk State Spartans fell to 1-6 on the season with a 31-14 road loss to the Wofford Terriers on Saturday. The Spartans remain at the bottom of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference in FCS Division I-AA, while previously winless Wofford earned its first victory, improving to 1-5. Norfolk quarterback Otto Kuhns completed 16-of-29 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns and one interception, connecting with Kam'Ryn Thomas who added 112 yards and Elyjah Mitchell for scores. Running back X'Zavion Evans added 45 yards on 16 carries. Coming into Saturday's game, the senior quarterback had accumulated 1,183 passing yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions, frequently finding his top target, Dresean Kendrick, who totaled 451 yards on 31 receptions with three touchdowns. On the opening drive, Kuhns connected with Mitchell to give the Spartans a 7-0 lead, but the Terriers quickly responded to even the score. Kuhns also threw his only…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago (215+ words) Norfolk State guard Christian Ings won the 2025 College Slam Dunk Contest on Thursday night at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Ings secured his victory in the final round with a one-handed jam ... Norfolk State guard Christian Ings won the 2025 College Slam Dunk Contest on Thursday night at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Ings secured his victory in the final round with a one-handed jam while jumping over 6'7" Iowa senior Payton Sandfort. He received a score of 39 for the finish. Ings previously earned a perfect 40 score in the first round, catching a pass off the side of the backboard and throwing it down with his right hand. Ings emerged victorious from a field of participants that also included Albany's DeMarr Langford Jr., Cleveland State's Tevin Smith, East Stroudsburg's Lakeem McAliley, McNeese State's Christian Shumate and Murray State's…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (265+ words) Michael Vick's Norfolk State Spartans remain stuck at one win on the season after falling 3128 to the North Carolina Central Eagles on the road Saturday. The loss marked Norfolk State's eighth straight defeat, with their only win coming in a 3431 overtime victory over Virginia State earlier in the season. The Spartans now sit at 19 in Vick's first year as head coach. Senior quarterback Otto Kuhns threw for 197 yards, one touchdown and one interception while completing 18-of-26 passes before leaving the game with an injury. He was replaced by sophomore Vinson Berry, who threw two touchdowns on 4-of-9 passing for 42 yards." Kam'Ryn Thomas caught two touchdown passes for 96 yards, and DreSean Kendrick added a touchdown reception. X'Zavion Evans also scored on the ground, while Kevon King contributed 149 rushing yards. The Spartans trailed 177 at halftime and cut the deficit to seven with…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago (441+ words) An overtime win on Saturday earned Michael Vick his first official victory as head coach of Norfolk State. The Spartans completed a dominant second-half comeback against Virginia State, capping it with a thrilling overtime finish to secure a 34-31 win " Vick's first at the helm. Otto Kuhns took over under center for Norfolk State on Saturday, completing 13-of-20 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns in the Spartans' 34-31 overtime win. Israel Carter started the game, going 10-of-16 for 80 yards but was replaced after losing two fumbles. DreSean Kendrick and J.J. Evans each caught a touchdown pass, while Jaylen Laudermilk added a rushing score, finishing with 59 yards on just three carries. Fans responded to Vick's Norfolk State team grabbing its first win of the season as Kuhns impressed fans at center." In head coach Vick and Norfolk State's season opener, the Spartans fell 27-7 to…...