2024 Norfolk State Spartans football team

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2024 Norfolk State Spartans football
Norfolk State Spartans wordmark.png
Conference Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Record4–8 (2–3 MEAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorRyan Meyers (3rd season)
Defensive coordinatorSteve Adams (4th season)
Home stadium William "Dick" Price Stadium
Seasons
←  2023
2025 →
2024 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 20 South Carolina State $  5 –0   9 –3  
North Carolina Central  4 –1   8 –3  
Morgan State  3 –2   6 –6  
Norfolk State  2 –3   4 –8  
Howard  1 –4   4 –8  
Delaware State  0 –5   1 –11  
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2024 Norfolk State Spartans football team represented Norfolk State University as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Spartans were led by fourth-year head coach Dawson Odums and played their home games at William "Dick" Price Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia. [1]

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 247:30 p.m.vs. Florida A&M *
 ABC L 23–2422,210
August 316:00 p.m.at East Carolina *
 ESPN+ L 3–4236,467
September 72:00 p.m. Virginia State *
ESPN+W 28–2317,827
September 142:00 p.m. Hampton *
ESPN+L 7–3715,011
September 211:30 p.m.at VMI *
ESPN+W 32–103,108
September 283:00 p.m. North Carolina Central
ESPNU L 10–37N/A
October 51:00 p.m.at Sacred Heart *
 SNY L 3–108,353
October 122:00 p.m. Towson *
  • William "Dick" Price Stadium
  • Norfolk, VA
ESPN+L 23–285,003
October 262:00 p.m. Howard Dagger-14-plain.png
  • William "Dick" Price Stadium
  • Norfolk, VA
ESPN+W 21–2031,876
November 21:00 p.m.at Morgan State
ESPN+L 37–38 OT2,489
November 1612:00 p.m. Delaware State
  • William "Dick" Price Stadium
  • Norfolk, VA
ESPN+W 38–193,002
November 231:30 p.m.at No. 23 South Carolina State
ESPN+L 21–539,169
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

[2] [3]

Game summaries

vs. Florida A&M

Game One – Florida A&M Rattlers (0–0) vs Norfolk State Spartans (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Rattlers7314024
Spartans1403623

at Center Parc Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

  • Date: Saturday August 24, 2024
  • Game time: 7:30 PM
  • Game attendance: 22,210
  • Referee: Derek Hatten
  • TV announcers (ABC): Tiffany Greene (play-by-play), Jay Walker (analyst), Quint Kessenich (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:18) NORF – Kevon King 82-yard run (Grandin Wilcox kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 92 yards, 1:37; Norfolk State 7-0)
  • (3:49) NORF – Jalen Daniels 1-yard run (Grandin Wilcox kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 6:47; Norfolk State 14-0)
  • (0:55) FAMU – Thad Franklin Jr. 20-yard pass from Daniel Richardson (Cameron Gillis kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:54; Norfolk State 14-7)
Second quarter
  • (11:02) FAMU – Cameron Gillis 33-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 2:23; Norfolk State 14-10)
Third quarter
  • (12:37) FAMU – Jamari Gassett 55-yard pass from Daniel Richardson (Cameron Gillis kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 82 yards, 2:19; Florida A&M 17-14)
  • (9:04) NORF – Grandin Wilcox 29-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, 3:33; Tied 17-17)
  • (3:27) FAMU – Jamari Gassett 9-yard pass from Daniel Richardson (Cameron Gillis kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:17; Florida A&M 24-17)
Fourth quarter
  • (6:29) NORF – Kevon King 2-yard run (run failed) (Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 5:02; Florida A&M 24-23)
StatisticsFAMUNORF
First downs2215
Total yards54–40651–371
Rushing yards24–12042–229
Passing yards286142
Passing: Comp–Att–Int22–30–07–9–0
Time of possession28:5631:04
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Florida A&MPassing Daniel Richardson 22/30, 286 yards, 3 TD
RushingKelvin Dean11 carries, 49 yards
ReceivingJamari Gassett8 receptions, 110 yards, 2 TD
Norfolk StatePassingJalen Daniels7/9, 142 yards
RushingKevon King14 carries, 146 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingJacquez Jones4 receptions, 78 yards

at East Carolina (FBS)

Game Two – Norfolk State Spartans (0–1) vs East Carolina Pirates (FBS) (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Spartans30003
Pirates (FBS)14147742

at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, North Carolina

  • Date: Saturday August 31, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 PM
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C) • Wind: SE at 3 miles per hour (4.8 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 36,467
  • Referee: Matt Overton
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Joe Tordy (play-by-play), Reggie Walker Jr. (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:17) NORF – Grandin Willcox 39 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 34 yards, 5:26; Norfolk State 3–0)
  • (6:31) ECU – Casey Kelly 22 yard pass from Jake Garcia, Andrew Conrad kick (Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 1:37; East Carolina 7–3)
  • (3:47) ECU – Javious Bond 14 yard run, Andrew Conrad kick (Drive: 4 plays, 76 yards, 1:03; East Carolina 14–3)
Second quarter
  • (13:35) ECU – Gavin Gibson 30 yard interception return, Andrew Conrad kick (East Carolina 21–3)
  • (3:47) ECU – Desirrio Riles 3 yard pass from Jake Garcia, Andrew Conrad kick (Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 1:51; East Carolina 28–3)
Third quarter
  • (10:07) ECU – Anthony Smith 18 yard pass from Jake Garcia, Andrew Conrad kick (Drive: 4 plays, 40 yards, 1:23; East Carolina 35–3)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:12) ECU – Desirrio Riles 32 yard pass from Jake Garcia, Andrew Conrad kick (Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 2:17; East Carolina 42–3)
StatisticsNORFECU
First downs731
Total yards114506
Rushing yards43148
Passing yards71358
Passing: Comp–Att–Int8–19–126–39–3
Time of possession36:2523:35
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Norfolk StatePassingJalen Daniels8/19, 71 yards, 1 INT
RushingKevon King5 carries, 26 yards
ReceivingJacquez Jones3 receptions, 31 yards
East CarolinaPassingJake Garcia23/36, 308 yards, 4 TD, 3 INT
RushingLondon Montgomery14 carries, 67 yards
ReceivingAnthony Smith5 receptions, 86 yards, 1 TD

vs. Virginia State (D-II)

Game Three – Virginia State Trojans (D-II) (1–0) vs Norfolk State Spartans (0–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Trojans (D-II)773623
Spartans7140728

at William "Dick" Price Stadium, Norfolk, Virginia

  • Date: Saturday September 7, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 PM
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 17,827
  • Referee: Toby Johnson
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
  • (9:17) NORF – Jacquez Jones 60-yard pass from Jalen Daniels, Grandin Wilcox kick (Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:25; Norfolk State 7–0)
  • (3:20) VAST – Kevin Gayles 22-yard pass from Romelo Williams, Josuah Campbell kick (Drive: 12 plays, 92 yards, 5:52; Tied 7–7)
Second quarter
  • (12:19) VAST – Jimmyll Williams 2-yard run, Josuah Campbell kick (Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 4:25; Virginia State 14–7)
  • (10:07) NORF – Jalen Daniels 11-yard run, Grandin Wilcox kick (Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards, 2:06; Tied 14–14)
  • (4:01) NORF – Kam'Ryn Thomas 22-yard pass from Jalen Daniels, Grandin Wilcox kick (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 4:18; Norfolk State 21–14)
Third quarter
  • (2:34) VAST – Josuah Campbell 28-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 3:29; Norfolk State 21–17)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:27) NORF – Kevon King 64-yard run, Grandin Wilcox kick (Drive: 7 plays, 95 yards, 3:56; Norfolk State 28–17)
  • (5:13) VAST – Romelo Williams 7-yard run (Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:51; Norfolk State 28–23)
StatisticsVASTNORF
First downs1720
Total yards288467
Rushing yards117257
Passing yards171210
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–20–114–21–1
Time of possession26:5033:10
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Virginia StatePassingRomelo Williams14/20, 171 yards, TD, INT
RushingJimmyll Williams21 carries, 60 yards, TD
ReceivingMalik Hunter5 receptions, 72 yards
Norfolk StatePassingJalen Daniels14/21, 210 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingKevon King20 carries, 137 yards, TD
ReceivingJacquez Jones4 receptions, 109 yards, TD

vs. Hampton (Battle of the Bay)

Game Four – Hampton Pirates (1–1) vs Norfolk State Spartans (1–2) – Game summary
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at William "Dick" Price Stadium, Norfolk, Virginia

  • Date: Saturday September 14, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 PM
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsHAMPNORF
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
HamptonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Norfolk StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at VMI

Game Five – Norfolk State Spartans (1–2) vs VMI Keydets (0–3) – Game summary
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at Alumni Memorial Field, Lexington, Virginia

  • Date: Saturday September 21, 2024
  • Game time: 1:30 PM
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsNORFVMI
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Norfolk StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
VMIPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs. NC Central

Game Six – North Carolina Central Eagles (2–2) vs Norfolk State Spartans (2–3) – Game summary
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at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: Saturday September 28, 2024
  • Game time: 3:00 PM
  • Game weather: none (indoor stadium)
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Tiffany Greene (play-by-play) and Jay Walker (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsNCCUNORF
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North Carolina CentralPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Norfolk StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Sacred Heart

Game Seven – Norfolk State Spartans (2–4) vs Sacred Heart Pioneers (2–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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at Campus Field, Fairfield, Connecticut

  • Date: Saturday October 5, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: SNY
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsNORFSHU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Norfolk StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Sacred HeartPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Towson

Game Eight – Towson Tigers (2–3) vs Norfolk State Spartans (2–5) – Game summary
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at William "Dick" Price Stadium, Norfolk, Virginia

  • Date: Saturday October 12, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 PM
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsTOWNORF
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TowsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Norfolk StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Howard

Game Nine – Howard Bison (3–4) vs Norfolk State Spartans (2–6) – Game summary
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at William "Dick" Price Stadium, Norfolk, Virginia

  • Date: Saturday October 26, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 PM
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsHOWNORF
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
HowardPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Norfolk StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Morgan State

Game Ten – Norfolk State Spartans (3–6) vs Morgan State Bears (3–5) – Game summary
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at Hughes Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Date: Saturday November 2, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsNORFMORG
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Norfolk StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Morgan StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Delaware State

Game Eleven – Delaware State Hornets (1–9) vs Norfolk State Spartans (3–7) – Game summary
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at William "Dick" Price Stadium, Norfolk, Virginia

  • Date: Saturday November 16, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 PM
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsDSUNORF
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Delaware StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Norfolk StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at No. 23 South Carolina State

Game Twelve – Norfolk State Spartans (4–7) vs No. 23 South Carolina State Bulldogs (8–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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No. 23 Bulldogs00000

at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, Orangeburg, South Carolina

  • Date: Saturday November 23, 2024
  • Game time: 1:30 PM
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsNORFSCST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Norfolk StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
South Carolina StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

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  2. ↑ "2024 Norfolk State Football Schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
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