Ettrick, Va (Sept. 6, 2024)- The Virginia State University Football team travels to former CIAA opponent Norfolk State on a short week as they played Sunday against Benedict. Last season the Trojans won after a last second field goal attempt for the Spartans was botched and returned for a touchdown by Dante Clark. 

VSU is coming off a huge win against Benedict College 23-7 in the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic.  The team used a strong defensive showing to hold Benedict without an offensive touchdown and used explosive plays to score when they had the opportunity. Jimmyll Williams had an 82-yard touchdown run, and Kevin Gayles had a 51-yard receiving touchdown. 

NSU comes into the game 0-2 with a close loss to FAMU, 24-23 and a loss to East Carolina 42-3. In the ECSU loss the Spartans defense managed to force six turnovers, three turnovers and three fumbles. In the loss to Florida A&M the Spartans had a balanced attack on offense passing for 142 yards and 247 yards rushing with Kevon King rushing for 146 by himself and two touchdowns. 

The game will be broadcasted on ESPN plus with kickoff scheduled for 4 p.m. This will be the second straight game for the Trojans to be televised.