North Carolina Central narrowly beat Michael Vick, Norfolk State 29-28

North Carolina Central narrowly beat Michael Vick, Norfolk State 29-28 appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here . North Carolina Central secured a come-from-behind victory over Michael Vick’s Norfolk State Spartans , 29-28. Norfolk State appeared to be taking control when a Jalyn Daniels touchdown to open the fourth quarter put the Spartans up 28-17. North Carolina Central answered right away. The Eagles put together a seven-play, 75-yard drive that Jones finished with a 7-yard keeper, cutting the deficit to 28-23 with more than 11 minutes left to play. The ending turned on two late fumbles and a missed kick. Gino Addison, who ran for a game-high 174 yards on 18 carries, fumbled, and Norfolk State recovered with 1:27 remaining. Quarterback Deljay Bailey then ran for 13 yards but fumbled it right back to Central. Jones found Wall for the 26-yard touchdown that put the Eagles ahead 29-28 with 27 seconds left. Norfolk State still had a chance. After an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on North Carolina Central, the Spartans moved into range, and Marco Peery lined up for a 37-yard field goal attempt with four seconds left that missed. Now, Michael Vick continues to look for his first win in the MEAC after losing against DeSean Jackson’s Delaware State Hornets in the Battle Of The Legends last week. Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial) Meanwhile, North Carolina Central, after starting out slowly early in the season, now finds itself in the running for another appearance in the Celebration Bowl and the MEAC Championship. They now prepare to face South Carolina State . The Eagles have yet to beat South Carolina State since Chennis Berry took over the program for a departing Buddy Pough in the 2024 season. Related: Norfolk State’s Michael Vick gives explanation for failed victory formation in 29-28 loss Related: The anatomy of an upset: Fort Valley State beats Florida A&M in early season action