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Fayetteville State Defense Dominates in 38-14 Win Over Livingstone

FAYETTEVILLE, NC — scoring.
Fayetteville State used a relentless Daniels finished 11-of-20 passing for 114 yards and
defensive effort and an offensive at- one touchdown, while adding 53 yards on the ground. Coun-
tack to power past Livingstone, 38– cil rushed for 46 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, and
14, on Saturday afternoon at Luther Vinson added 44 yards and a score. Golden led all receiv-
"Nick" Jeralds Stadium. The win ers with four catches for 62 yards and a touchdown.
keeps the Broncos unbeaten in CIAA
play at 4–0 and improves their over- Fayetteville State's defense was dominant throughout,
all record to 4–3, while the Blue Bears totaling seven sacks and 11 tackles for loss. Kaydin Tho-
dropped to 3–3 overall and 2–2 in the mas led the charge with two sacks and two tackles for loss.
conference. Keyshawn Monk recorded six tackles and an interception,
During halftime, Fayetteville while Ryan Debow recovered a muffed punt in the fourth
State honored former standout and quarter. The Broncos held Livingstone to just 206 total
current Kansas City Chiefs yards, including 65 rushing and 141 passing, and won the
cornerback Joshua Williams by retir- turnover battle 3–0.
ing his jersey in a special presenta-
tion. Livingstone was led by Parker, who rushed for 91 yards
After falling behind 7–0 early in on 13 carries, including a long of 53. Alexander completed
the first quarter, the Broncos re- six of 14 passes for 106 yards and added a rushing touch-
sponded with a touchdown in the fi- down, but was sacked five times and intercepted once. Jack-
nal minute of the period to tie the son caught three passes for 52 yards, and Reid added three
game. Quarterback Demari Daniels Photo by FSU Media Staff receptions for 50 yards.
led two scoring drives in the second
quarter, including a five-yard touch- Defensively, Kenyon Garner led the Blue Bears with
down pass to Kavase Towns and an to set up a touchdown pass from Wilson Kargbo Jr. to Braylon Vinson. On the seven tackles, including 5.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.
eight-yard strike to Kristian Golden next possession, Aaron Johnson sacked Livingstone quarterback Elijah Alexander, Kevin Larkins Jr., Malachi Adkins, and Zavion Lloyd each
with five seconds left in the half, giv- forcing a fumble that was recovered by Shawn Robinson at the Blue Bears' 12- added seven or more tackles.
ing Fayetteville State a 21–7 lead at yard line. Vinson capitalized with a 12-yard touchdown run to extend the lead to
the break. 35–7. Fayetteville State outgained Livingstone 294–206, in-
cluding a 156–65 advantage on the ground. The Broncos
The Broncos came out firing in Livingstone responded with a 75-yard scoring drive, highlighted by a 53-yard converted four of 14 third downs and were perfect in the
the third quarter, scoring 14 unan- run from Javen Parker and a 21-yard pass to Tavion Jackson, before Caleb Stokes red zone, scoring on all six trips inside the 20-yard line.
swered points. Daniels converted a punched in a one-yard touchdown. Fayetteville State answered with a 21-yard Fayetteville State also controlled the clock, winning the time
fourth down with a 23-yard scramble field goal from John Hernandez-Vargas early in the fourth quarter to close out the of possession battle 33:56 to 26:04.

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Dates: November 28–29, 2025
Location: Methodist College, 5435 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28311
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Event: Hoops and Dreams Showcase
Paul served as the Douglas Byrd Head Drum Major
Presented By: Phenom Hoops
Sponsored By: Lucas Moore Realty
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Friday November 28
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11:00 am – EE Smith vs. Trinity Christian (Girls)
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12:30 pm – New Life Christian vs. Village Christian
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GPA of 2.8 or higher 2:00 pm – Overhills vs. Freedom Christian
3:30 pm – Westover vs. Harrells Christian
3. Ensemble Participation:Must haveplayed in muitiple AS IS
5:00 pm – EE Smith vs. EA Laney
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6:30 pm – Fayetteville Academy vs. Cresset Christian
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12:30 pm – Northwood Temple vs. South View
2:00 pm – EE Smith vs. Northwood
3:30 pm – Trinity Christian vs. Southern Durham
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6:30 pm – Terry Sanford vs. Freedom Christian
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