Norfolk State Spartans at Morgan State Bears
· NCAA - Football
Smith's 25-yard TD pass in overtime allows Morgan State's 38-37 win over Norfolk State
Sahr Gbundema, who kicked the all-important extra point in overtime, connected on a 47-yard field goal with :22 left in regulation to tie the game at 31 and force overtime.
Norfolk State (3-7, 1-2) built a 24-3 lead minutes into the second quarter, but Smith's nine-yard strike to Andre Crawley in the final minute of the first half made it 24-16 at intermission.
Myles Miree scored from the 1 late in the third quarter to pull Morgan State within two, 24-22 after Smith's try for a two-point conversion fell incomplete. Jadon Carter returned a blocked a Norfolk State field goal attempt 77 yards to put the Bears in front to start the fourth quarter, 28-24. Daniels found Elyja Mitchell with a 10-yard pass midway through the period to give the Spartans their final lead, 31-28.
Smith completed 19 of 28 pass attempts for 179 yards and carried six times for another 38 to lead Morgan State (4-5, 1-1).
Daniels finished 13 of 18 for 244 yards and two touchdowns to lead Norfolk State.
How To Watch
How can I watch Norfolk State Spartans vs. Morgan State Bears?
- TV Channel: Spartans at Bears 2021 College Football, week 10, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
- Online streaming: Sign up for Fubo.
Scoring Summary
 |
FG | 1st Period 11:32 | Grandin Willcox 45 Yd Field Goal |
 |
FG | 1st Period 5:21 | Sahr Gbundema 35 Yd Field Goal |
|
TD | 2nd Period 12:52 | Jalen Daniels 1 Yd Run (Grandin Willcox Kick) |
|
TD | 2nd Period 12:36 | Daylan Long 27 Yd Fumble Return (Grandin Willcox Kick) |
|
FG | 2nd Period 12:36 | Long, Daylan 27 yd fumble recovery (Willcox |
|
TD | 2nd Period 11:10 | Jacquez Jones 23 Yd pass from Jalen Daniels (Grandin Willcox Kick) |
|
TD | 2nd Period 2:35 | Jason Collins Jr. 1 Yd Run (Sahr Gbundema Kick) |
|
TD | 2nd Period 0:31 | Tahj Smith 9 Yd pass from Andre Crawley (Sahr Gbundema PAT failed) |
|
TD | 3rd Period 1:45 | Myles Miree 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
|
TD | 4th Period 11:20 | Jadon Carter 77 Yd Return of Blocked Field Goal (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
|
TD | 4th Period 7:46 | Elyjah Mitchell 10 Yd pass from Jalen Daniels (Grandin Willcox Kick) |
|
FG | 4th Period 0:22 | Sahr Gbundema 47 Yd Field Goal |
|
TD | 5 0:00 | Jaden Coffen 25 Yd pass from Tahj Smith (Sahr Gbundema Kick) |
|
TD | 5 0:00 | Jalen Daniels 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
Statistics
 NORF |
 MORG |
|
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 17 |
| 7-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-15 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 325 | Total Yards | 316 |
| 180 | Passing | 228 |
| 13/18 | Comp/Att | 22/32 |
| 10.0 | Yards per pass | 7.1 |
| 145 | Rushing | 88 |
| 48 | Rushing Attempts | 33 |
| 3.0 | Yards per rush | 2.7 |
| 2-25 | Penalties | 7-124 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 4 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 37:50 | Possession | 36:43 |
Game Information
Location: Baltimore, MD
Attendance: 2,489 · Capacity:
College Football News
Vanderbilt promotes Steve Gregory to defensive coordinator
Fresh off a 7-6 season, the Commodores' first winning record since 2013, Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea promoted Steve Gregory to defensive coordinator and Nick Lezynski to co-defensive coordinator, the school announced on Monday.
Justin Jefferson: 'Doesn't matter' who the Vikings QB is
Justin Jefferson tells Pat McAfee that he doesn't care who the Vikings quarterback will be next season.
Source: Texas eyes ex-WVU coach Neal Brown for role
Texas is targeting former West Virginia coach Neal Brown for a role on its staff.
Chad Johnson takes down Travis Hunter's Shohei Ohtani claim
Stephen A. Smith and Chad Johnson react to Travis Hunter's comments comparing himself to Dodgers great Shohei Ohtani.
Sources: FSU, Clemson expected to reach settlement with ACC
FSU and Clemson will vote Tuesday on an agreement that would ultimately result in the settlement of lawsuits between the schools and the ACC, sources told ESPN.