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Oct. 28, 2024

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The Norfolk State Spartans have been selected as the HBCU+ National Team of the Week for FCS college football games in Week 9 this past weekend.

HBCU+ FCS National Team of the Week

Norfolk State (21-20 win over Howard)

The Spartans had a 2-6 record before they impressed a Homecoming Day crowd of 31,876 by defeating Howard, the defending MEAC champion. Jaylen White ignited the upset from a 10-0 deficit, returning a second-quarter kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown. Xzavion Evans and Kevon King later scored on carries, while linebacker AJ Richardson was in on a game-high 14 tackles.

Honorable Mention: Florida A&M (24-6 win over Southern); Hampton (41-21 win over Elon)

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