Football | 9/28/2025 7:25:08 PM
Sacred Heart 35, Delaware State 31
Richmond 13, Howard 12
Wagner 18, Norfolk State 13
Morgan State 24, Miles College 17
Charleston Southern 31, South Carolina State 24
North Carolina Central 50, East Texas A&M 42
Sacred Heart def. Delaware State 35-31
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FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Delaware State built a commanding 31-17 lead late in the first half, but Sacred Heart stormed back with 18 unanswered points, capped by a decisive 15-play, 55-yard drive ending in a six-yard touchdown with 6:44 remaining, to hand the Hornets a heartbreaking 35-31 loss on Saturday afternoon at Campus Field. Despite out-rushing the Pioneers 253-158 and averaging 7.4 yards per carry, Delaware State couldn’t overcome the second-half scoring drought. Jayden Sauray threw for 207 yards and a touchdown, while Marquis Gillis powered the ground game with 123 yards and two scores. Ryan Pellum Taylor added an 85-yard receiving day with a touchdown, and Jaydon Mifflin led the defense with nine tackles and 1.5 sacks in the setback. The loss drops the Hornets to 3-2, while Sacred Heart improves to 4-1.
Richmond def. Howard, 13-12
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RICHMOND, Va. – Howard University controlled the game for three quarters, building a 12-0 halftime lead behind a 52-yard touchdown run from Anthony Reagan Jr., a safety by Noah Miles, and a late field goal, but two costly fourth-quarter interceptions turned the tide in a 13-12 loss to Richmond on Saturday at E. Claiborne Robins Stadium. The Bison (3-2) outgained the Spiders on the ground with 213 rushing yards, held Richmond to just 152 total yards, and dominated time of possession (42 minutes), but a pick-six setup and a trick-play touchdown gave the Spiders all they needed in a decisive 1:33 span. Howard had a chance late, but a potential go-ahead 38-yard field goal hit the crossbar with three minutes left, sealing the heartbreaking defeat.
Wagner def. Norfolk State, 18-13
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Norfolk State built a 13-0 lead in the second quarter behind touchdowns from X’Zavion Evans and Kevon King, but Wagner rallied with 18 unanswered points to hand the Spartans an 18-13 road loss on Saturday at Hameline Field. Otto Kuhns threw for 119 yards on 17-of-28 passing, while King led the rushing attack with 48 yards and a score. Defensively, NSU forced four turnovers, including interceptions by Corey Chapman and Kaleb Broadbent, while Terique Miles led all tacklers with 10 stops. Despite the strong defensive effort, the Spartans (1-4) were unable to answer Wagner’s late fourth-quarter go-ahead touchdown.
Morgan State def. Miles College, 23-17
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Jadon Carter delivered a game-changing play with 1:17 left, scooping up a blocked field goal and racing 94 yards for the decisive touchdown as Morgan State held off Miles College, 24-17, in the 41st Annual Circle City Classic at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Bears (2-3) built a 17-0 lead behind redshirt freshman quarterback Raymond Moore III, who accounted for two touchdowns and a team-high 83 rushing yards, but the Golden Bears stormed back to tie the game before Carter’s late heroics sealed the win. Morgan State’s defense was dominant, holding Miles to just 29 rushing yards, recording three sacks and eight tackles for loss, while Erick Hunter and Jeremiah Wynn paced the unit with six tackles each. Despite missing key offensive weapons, the Bears piled up 253 rushing yards to secure their second straight victory.
Charleston Southern def. South Carolina State, 31-24
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CHARLESTON, S.C. – South Carolina State fell 31-24 on the road against Charleston Southern on Saturday despite controlling much of the game statistically. The Bulldogs (2-3) outgained the Bucs 449-345 in total offense, led in first downs (25-18), and dominated time of possession (33:47-26:13), but couldn’t convert their advantage into a win. Quarterback Ryan Stubblefield accounted for two passing touchdowns and two rushing scores, while Tyler Smith added 85 rushing yards and a touchdown. Jalen Johnson led the receiving corps with 77 yards, and the defense recorded several key stops with Michael Lunz II totaling 2.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks. Nico Cavanillas Alti contributed a 50-yard field goal, perfect PATs, and strong kickoff performance, but Charleston Southern capitalized late to secure the victory.
N.C. Central def. East Texas A&M, 50-42
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COMMERCE, Texas – North Carolina Central survived a late surge by East Texas A&M to secure a 50-42 road win on Saturday, improving to 4-2 on the season. The Eagles built a commanding lead behind multiple touchdown passes from Walker Harris, two rushing scores from Arthur Rodgers, and a key field goal by Kaleb Robison, but the Lions mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback, scoring twice off an onside kick to cut the deficit to eight points. NCCU iced the game by recovering a second onside kick and converting a crucial first down with three runs from Chris Mosley. The Eagles also featured standout special teams and defensive plays, including a kickoff return by Mehki Wall and a safety from Donquarius Parker, helping the team maintain control despite a late rally from East Texas A&M.