McCain interception gives NC A&T 35-31 win over Charlotte
Franklin McCain returned an interception 74 yards for a touchdown with 24 seconds left and North Carolina A&T defeated Charlotte 35-31 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
North Carolina A&T Aggies
35
Charlotte 49ers
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCAT | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
| CHAR | 7 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
Jerry Richardson Stadium · 18,651 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Monmouth Hawks | L 17-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Elon Phoenix | W 13-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Chicago State Cougars | W 27-12 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs New Hampshire Wildcats | W 30-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Bryant Bulldogs | L 30-31 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:08 35-31
Workpeh Kofa 44 Yd pass from Hasaan Klugh (Nigel Macauley PAT failed)
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Touchdown 0:24 35-25
Franklin McCain III 74 Yd Interception Return (Noel Ruiz Kick)
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Touchdown 6:12 28-25
R.J. Tyler 4 Yd pass from Hasaan Klugh (Hasaan Klugh Pass to Chris Montgomery for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 0:00 28-17
T.L. Ford II 29 Yd pass from Hasaan Klugh (Nigel Macauley Kick)
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Touchdown 9:33 28-10
Marquell Cartwright 1 Yd Run (Noel Ruiz Kick)
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Field Goal 8:14 21-10
Nigel Macauley 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:25 21-7
Marquell Cartwright 9 Yd Run (Noel Ruiz Kick)
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Touchdown 3:31 14-7
Jaquil Capel 1 Yd Run (Noel Ruiz Kick)
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Touchdown 7:50 7-7
Malik Wilson 17 Yd pass from Lamar Raynard (Noel Ruiz Kick)
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Touchdown 13:26 0-7
Hasaan Klugh 14 Yd Run (Nigel Macauley Kick)
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NCAT
1 play, -4 yards, 0:08 · End of Game
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CHAR 0:08
1 play, 44 yards, 0:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:08 35-31
Workpeh Kofa 44 Yd pass from Hasaan Klugh (Nigel Macauley PAT failed)
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CHAR 0:24
10 plays, 52 yards, 2:00 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:24 35-25
Franklin McCain III 74 Yd Interception Return (Noel Ruiz Kick)
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NCAT 2:24
7 plays, 26 yards, 3:48 · Punt
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CHAR 6:12
12 plays, 90 yards, 4:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:12 28-25
R.J. Tyler 4 Yd pass from Hasaan Klugh (Hasaan Klugh Pass to Chris Montgomery for Two-Point Conversion)
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NCAT 10:27
7 plays, 28 yards, 4:33 · Punt
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CHAR
6 plays, 63 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown
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NCAT 1:24
8 plays, 34 yards, 3:49 · Punt
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CHAR 5:13
11 plays, 68 yards, 4:20 · Downs
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NCAT 9:33
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 28-17
T.L. Ford II 29 Yd pass from Hasaan Klugh (Nigel Macauley Kick)
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Touchdown 9:33 28-10
Marquell Cartwright 1 Yd Run (Noel Ruiz Kick)
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CHAR 10:40
2 plays, -12 yards, 1:04 · Interception
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NCAT 11:44
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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CHAR 13:06
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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NCAT
4 plays, 54 yards, 0:56 · Missed FG
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CHAR 0:56
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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NCAT 2:24
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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CHAR 4:14
3 plays, 20 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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NCAT 5:58
4 plays, 15 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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CHAR 8:14
11 plays, 53 yards, 3:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:14 21-10
Nigel Macauley 22 Yd Field Goal
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NCAT 12:04
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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CHAR 13:11
4 plays, 14 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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NCAT 14:25
8 plays, 81 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:25 21-7
Marquell Cartwright 9 Yd Run (Noel Ruiz Kick)
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CHAR 2:53
1 play, 3 yards, 0:38 · Fumble
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NCAT 3:31
3 plays, 71 yards, 1:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:31 14-7
Jaquil Capel 1 Yd Run (Noel Ruiz Kick)
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CHAR 4:41
5 plays, 5 yards, 3:09 · Punt
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NCAT 7:50
12 plays, 90 yards, 5:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:50 7-7
Malik Wilson 17 Yd pass from Lamar Raynard (Noel Ruiz Kick)
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CHAR 13:26
3 plays, 12 yards, 1:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:26 0-7
Hasaan Klugh 14 Yd Run (Nigel Macauley Kick)
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NCAT 14:52
0 plays, -4 yards, 0:00 · Fumble
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
NCAT
CHAR
19
1st Downs
27
6-14
3rd down efficiency
6-14
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
420
Total Yards
436
259
Passing
170
16/26
Comp/Att
13/29
10.0
Yards per pass
5.9
161
Rushing
266
40
Rushing Attempts
46
4.0
Yards per rush
5.8
6-75
Penalties
7-60
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
31:18
Possession
28:42
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