Norfolk State Spartans at Howard Bison
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Starks' 279 yards and 3 TD passes, Reagan Jr.'s 3 TDs power Howard over Norfolk State 44-15
The Bison (5-7, 2/3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) rode a 23-point second quarter to the victory. They outgained Norfolk State 434-323 in the contest.
Travis Kerney scored on a 4-yard rush to get Howard on the board, and Reagan Jr. had touchdowns rushing and receiving in the second quarter.
Starks connected with Montrell Walker to put the Bison up 29-9 early in the third quarter, and Reagan Jr.'s second rushing touchdown was a 56-yarder.
Andre Cooper II also caught a touchdown in the fourth. Walker led Bison receivers with six catches for 103 yards.
Kevon King ran for 96 yards on 12 touches for the Spartans (1-11, 0-5).
Howard snapped a three-game skid with the win, while Norfolk State ends the year on a 10-game losing streak in their first season under head coach Michael Vick.
How To Watch
How can I watch Norfolk State Spartans vs. Howard Bison?
- TV Channel: Spartans at Bison 2021 College Football, week 13, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 10:32 | X'Zavion Evans 11 Yd Run (Evan Helfrich Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:26 | Travis Kerney 4 Yd Run (Matt Conord PAT failed) |
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D2P | 2nd Period 13:26 | Daylan Long Defensive PAT Conversion |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:32 | Anthony Reagan Jr. 4 Yd Run (Matt Conord Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:16 | Anthony Reagan Jr. 7 Yd pass from Tyriq Starks (Matt Conord Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:19 | Matt Conord 27 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 15:00 | Montrell Walker 4 Yd pass from Tyriq Starks (Matt Conord Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:55 | Anthony Reagan Jr. 56 Yd Run (Matt Conord Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:59 | Kam'Ryn Thomas 34 Yd pass from Parker Lancaster (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 9:19 | Andre Cooper II 11 Yd pass from Tyriq Starks (Matt Conord Kick) |
Statistics
 NORF |
 HOW |
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|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1st Downs | 23 |
| 2-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 11-14 |
| 1-5 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 323 | Total Yards | 434 |
| 182 | Passing | 279 |
| 10/20 | Comp/Att | 24/35 |
| 9.1 | Yards per pass | 8.0 |
| 141 | Rushing | 155 |
| 34 | Rushing Attempts | 30 |
| 4.1 | Yards per rush | 5.2 |
| 10-106 | Penalties | 8-87 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 25:13 | Possession | 34:47 |
Game Information
Location: Washington, DC
Attendance: 1,968 · Capacity:
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