Norfolk State loses 29-28 after late fumble

Sport · First reported 8 Nov, 17:30 · Updated 18:10

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Norfolk State lost 29-28 to North Carolina Central after a late fumble following coach Michael Vick’s call for victory formation. A missed 37-yard field goal ended the Spartans’ final chance to retake the lead.

With Norfolk State ahead by five and 1:36 remaining, Vick called for victory formation after the Spartans recovered a North Carolina Central fumble.
Quarterback Deljay Bailey ran with the ball and fumbled; North Carolina Central then scored to take a 29-28 lead.
Norfolk State had a final opportunity, but Marco Peery missed a 37-yard field goal. The loss left the Spartans 4-6 overall and 0-3 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

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Key facts

Final score: North Carolina Central 29, Norfolk State 28
Situation before the fumble: Norfolk State led by five with 1:36 remaining.
Norfolk State record: 4-6 overall and 0-3 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Final attempt: Marco Peery missed a 37-yard field goal.