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Fayetteville State Powers Past Virginia State in Home Opener

next Virginia State possession,
Shawn Robinson sacked Matthews
FAYETTEVILLE, NC — Af-
ter four weeks on the road, Jr., forcing a fumble that Isaiah
Fayetteville State returned to Luther Boyd recovered and returned for
"Nick" Jeralds Stadium with energy a touchdown, sealing the 34–14
and purpose, defeating Virginia State victory.
34–14 on Saturday afternoon in its
first home game of the season. Daniels finished with 114
Five different Broncos scored passing yards, two touchdowns,
touchdowns as Fayetteville State (2– and 48 rushing yards with another
3, 2–0 CIAA) controlled the game on score. Council led the ground at-
both sides of the ball, outgaining the tack with 157 yards and a touch-
Trojans 319–314 and dominating the down, averaging 7.5 yards per
ground game with 205 rushing yards carry. Golden added three catches
to Virginia State's 22. for 67 yards and a score.
The opening quarter was a de- Defensively, Fayetteville State
fensive showcase. Linebacker Amari recorded six sacks, 12 tackles for
Best recorded multiple tackles for loss, and forced three turnovers.
loss, and defensive linemen Joseph Best and Monk each grabbed an
Woodard and Taevion Cox added a interception, and Boyd added a
sack. Keyshawn Monk blocked a sack and fumble recovery for a
punt and recovered the ball to set up score. Matthew Leach led the team
a scoring opportunity. Despite two with 10 tackles.
early interceptions, the Broncos kept Photo by FSU Media Staff
Virginia State off the scoreboard. Virginia State (2–2, 0–1
Fayetteville State broke through for a 33-yard touchdown strike, extending the lead to 14–0. Virginia State responded with a 27-yard CIAA) was led by Matthews Jr.,
in the second quarter. Running back touchdown pass late in the quarter, but the Broncos held a 14–7 lead at halftime. who threw for 257 yards and one
Bryce Council ripped off a 59-yard The third quarter opened with a 69-yard kickoff return by Isaiah Silver, and Monk blocked his sec- touchdown but was intercepted
run to set up his own 23-yard touch- ond punt of the game. Virginia State tied the game at 14–14 with a 4-yard touchdown run by quarterback twice. Malik Hunter finished with
down. Moments later, Best blocked Rahsaan Matthews Jr., but Fayetteville State answered with a 33-yard touchdown pass from Daniels to 86 receiving yards and a score.
another punt and recovered it at the Kristian Golden, reclaiming the lead at 21–14. Up next, Fayetteville State
Virginia State 33-yard line. On the In the fourth quarter, the Broncos' defense came up big. Monk intercepted Matthews Jr. at the FSU will travel to Bowie, MD to face
next play, quarterback Demari 10-yard line, and Best followed with another pick deep in Bronco territory. Council broke free for a 28- Bowie State on Saturday, October
Daniels connected with Unique Kelly yard run, and Daniels capped the drive with a 28-yard touchdown run to extend the lead to 28–14. On the 4 at 1:00 p.m.

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