N.C. A&T edges sloppy Jacksonville State in FCS Kickoff
North Carolina A&T is opening the 2018 season with a chip on its collective shoulder even after posting the only unbeaten record in the FCS last season.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
North Carolina A&T Aggies
20
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCAT | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 20 |
| JVST | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
Cramton Bowl · 13,500 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 2:36 20-17
Elijah Bell 4 Yd pass from Lamar Raynard (Noel Ruiz PAT failed)
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Touchdown 4:49 14-17
Josh Pearson 40 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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Touchdown 5:57 14-10
Malik Wilson 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Noel Ruiz Kick)
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Touchdown 6:13 7-10
Daniel Byrd 49 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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Field Goal 3:55 7-3
Cade Stinnett 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:31 7-0
Zachary Leslie 24 Yd pass from Lamar Raynard (Noel Ruiz Kick)
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NCAT
1 play, -3 yards, 0:17 · End of Game
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JVST 0:17
8 plays, 57 yards, 1:24 · Fumble
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NCAT 1:41
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:33 · Punt
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JVST 2:14
2 plays, 23 yards, 0:14 · Fumble
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NCAT 2:28
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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JVST 4:11
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:52 · Missed FG
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NCAT 7:03
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:03 · Punt
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JVST 8:06
6 plays, 26 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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NCAT 10:05
3 plays, -15 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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JVST 11:03
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:56 · Punt
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NCAT 11:59
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:56 · Punt
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JVST 14:55
5 plays, 31 yards, 2:41 · Missed FG
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NCAT 2:36
5 plays, 31 yards, 2:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:36 20-17
Elijah Bell 4 Yd pass from Lamar Raynard (Noel Ruiz PAT failed)
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JVST 4:49
3 plays, 65 yards, 1:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:49 14-17
Josh Pearson 40 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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NCAT 5:57
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:57 14-10
Malik Wilson 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Noel Ruiz Kick)
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JVST 6:13
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:13 7-10
Daniel Byrd 49 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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NCAT 7:11
6 plays, 22 yards, 2:03 · Interception
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JVST 9:14
6 plays, 13 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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NCAT 11:03
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:39 · Fumble
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NCAT 12:42
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:18 · Fumble
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NCAT
1 play, -3 yards, 0:10 · End of Half
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JVST 0:10
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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NCAT 1:19
6 plays, 9 yards, 2:36 · Punt
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JVST 3:55
10 plays, 57 yards, 4:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:55 7-3
Cade Stinnett 23 Yd Field Goal
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NCAT 7:55
11 plays, 22 yards, 6:30 · Missed FG
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JVST 14:25
6 plays, -11 yards, 3:21 · Punt
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NCAT 2:46
6 plays, 15 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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JVST 4:24
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:07 · Interception
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NCAT 6:31
9 plays, 65 yards, 4:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:31 7-0
Zachary Leslie 24 Yd pass from Lamar Raynard (Noel Ruiz Kick)
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JVST 11:09
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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NCAT 12:40
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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JVST 13:52
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:08 · Punt
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
NCAT
JVST
13
1st Downs
18
6-18
3rd down efficiency
1-11
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
148
Total Yards
403
111
Passing
323
12/34
Comp/Att
25/42
3.3
Yards per pass
7.7
37
Rushing
80
36
Rushing Attempts
27
1.0
Yards per rush
3.0
10-91
Penalties
14-149
1
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
3
1
Interceptions thrown
1
32:48
Possession
27:12
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