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NC Central Handles Southern 31-14 in MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff

Balance born of experience set an early tone for the Eagles.

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Sep 16, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; North Carolina Central Eagles head coach Trei Oliver watches game action against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Senior running back Chris Mosley rushed for a career-best 180 yards on 17 carries, highlighted by a 49-yard touchdown before halftime.
  • Quarterback Walker Harris went 22-of-27 for 189 yards and connected with Kyle Morgan for a short third-quarter score after a shanked punt set up a 34-yard drive.
  • The Eagles’ defense delivered a second-half shutout and clinched the result when Thomas Johnson forced and recovered a red-zone fumble from Cam’Ron McCoy.
  • Southern showed big-play pop with Trey Holly’s 80-yard touchdown and McCoy’s 69-yard run but logged only 19 first-half snaps and failed to score after halftime.
  • North Carolina Central finished with 409 total yards, leveraging a returning core that includes all five starting offensive linemen and veteran skill talent.