North Carolina Central Eagles at Norfolk State Spartans
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North Carolina Central beats Norfolk State 37-10 in Circle City Classic in Indianapolis
The Circle City Classic is an annual game played since 1984 that features teams from two historically Black colleges and universities.
Harris was 19-of-25 passing for 245 yards in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener for both teams. Two of his touchdown throws went to Markell Quick, who finished with 124 yards receiving including a 63-yard connection to open the scoring midway through the first quarter.
J’Mari Taylor ran for 86 yards rushing and a score on 11 carries for the Eagles (3-2, 1-0).
The Spartans (2-4, 0-1) could get little going offensively. Jalen Daniels passed for 85 yards and rushed for 63 more.
How To Watch
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 8:50 | Markell Quick 63 Yd pass from Walker Harris (Juan Velarde Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 6:14 | J'Mari Taylor 30 Yd Run (Juan Velarde Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 14:17 | Juan Velarde 23 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 1:14 | Grandin Willcox 45 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:21 | Luke Bracey 4 Yd pass from Walker Harris (Juan Velarde Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:38 | Markell Quick 15 Yd pass from Walker Harris (Juan Velarde PAT blocked) |
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TD | 4th Period 12:42 | Chance Peterson 12 Yd pass from Walker Harris (Juan Velarde Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 7:23 | Jacquez Jones 14 Yd Run (Grandin Willcox Kick) |
Statistics
 NCCU |
 NORF |
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|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1st Downs | 12 |
| 4-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 2-12 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 454 | Total Yards | 244 |
| 266 | Passing | 85 |
| 20/27 | Comp/Att | 12/25 |
| 9.9 | Yards per pass | 3.4 |
| 188 | Rushing | 159 |
| 34 | Rushing Attempts | 29 |
| 5.5 | Yards per rush | 5.5 |
| 5-65 | Penalties | 9-63 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 31:30 | Possession | 28:30 |
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