The halftime report of the 2024 MEAC/SWAC Challenge.
The reigning national champions, Florida A&M, overcame a 14-point first-quarter deficit to storm back with 17 unanswered points on the Norfolk State to win the 2024 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge, 24-23. 22,210 fans were in attendance to watch the thrilling HBCU football's season opener.
Norfolk State had early success rushing the football, with over 200 rushing yards in the first half. As the second half opened for the Spartans, they got away from the run which stymied several drives.The first drive for the Spartans couldn't have worked out better. Daniels handed the ball off to Kevin King Jr., who burst through the Rattlers' defensive line for an 82-yard touchdown run. Norfolk State would take the early lead 7-0 after 1:37 expired on the clock.
The Spartans mounted a solid 9-play and 62-yard drive, but King was stopped at the line of scrimmage on 3rd and 2. Coach Odums sent in his kicking team, but the center rolled the snap to the holder as FAMU halted the drive, taking over the football.SECOND HALF
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