Overview

• Freshman Evan Helfrich hit a 29-yard field goal in overtime to seal a 34-31 win over Division II Virginia State.
• Norfolk State rallied with 21 fourth-quarter points after trailing 23-7 late in the third quarter.
• Jaylen Laudermilk tied the game on a 33-yard run with 53 seconds left after Virginia State had gone up 31-24 with 2:14 remaining.
• Quarterback Otto Kuhns replaced starter Israel Carter and went 13 of 20 for 173 yards and two touchdowns, with scores to J. J. Evans and DreSean Kendrick.
• Virginia State turned the ball over on downs on the first possession of overtime, setting up the Spartans' winning kick.