South Carolina State Bulldogs at Norfolk State Spartans
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Atkins throws 4 TDs, Smith catches 2 in South Carolina State's 51-20 rout over Norfolk State
Atkins found Smith on a 75-yard strike to put the Bulldogs up 24-7 in the second quarter. Atkins connected with him less than four minutes later on a 36-yard touchdown with 1:07 left in the half.
It’s only the second time in Smith’s career he’s caught two touchdown passes and crossed the 100-yard threshold. Both performances came against Norfolk State, the first in November of 2022.
Atkins was 24 of 36 for 428 yards and four touchdowns, both career highs, for South Carolina State (5-3). He also had an interception midway through the fourth.
Norfolk State (1-7) opened the scoring with a 22-yard touchdown from Otto Kuhns to JJ Evans, but Mason Pickett-Hicks gave the Bulldogs (5-3, 1-0) a lead they never relinquished with a 3-yard rush early in the second quarter.
Kuhns was 10 of 18 for 230 yards with three touchdowns, including a 66-yarder to Xzavion Evans late in the second quarter, and two to JJ Evans.
How To Watch
How can I watch South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Norfolk State Spartans?
- TV Channel: Bulldogs at Spartans 2021 College Football, week 9, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 4:35 | JJ Evans 22 Yd pass from Otto Kuhns (Marco Peery Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 1:12 | Nico Cavanillas Alti 36 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:42 | Mason Pickett-Hicks 3 Yd Run (Nico Cavanillas Alti Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 8:08 | Nigel Johnson 15 Yd pass from William Atkins IV (Nico Cavanillas Alti Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:54 | Jordan Smith 75 Yd pass from William Atkins IV (Nico Cavanillas Alti Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:07 | Jordan Smith 36 Yd pass from William Atkins IV (Nico Cavanillas Alti Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:41 | X'Zavion Evans 66 Yd pass from Otto Kuhns (Marco Peery Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:07 | Mason Pickett-Hicks 8 Yd pass from William Atkins IV (Nico Cavanillas Alti Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 10:51 | Nico Cavanillas Alti 26 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 4:55 | Nico Cavanillas Alti 31 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 13:35 | Tyler Smith 1 Yd Run (Nico Cavanillas Alti Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 12:44 | JJ Evans 48 Yd pass from Otto Kuhns (Evan Helfrich PAT failed) |
Statistics
 SCST |
 NORF |
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|---|---|---|
| 30 | 1st Downs | 13 |
| 9-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 1-10 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 613 | Total Yards | 291 |
| 428 | Passing | 230 |
| 24/36 | Comp/Att | 10/20 |
| 11.9 | Yards per pass | 11.5 |
| 185 | Rushing | 61 |
| 48 | Rushing Attempts | 26 |
| 3.9 | Yards per rush | 2.3 |
| 11-120 | Penalties | 11-90 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 37:52 | Possession | 22:08 |
Game Information
Location: Norfolk, VA
Attendance: 47,273 · Capacity:
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