The upcoming 2024 HBCU homecoming matchup between Livingstone College (4-2) and Fayetteville State University (3-2) promises to be a competitive CIAA contest based on the teams’ cumulative stats.
Offensive Matchup:
- Livingstone College averages 275.8 total yards per game, balanced between 133.8 rushing yards and 142 passing yards. Mohamed Nyanamukenga leads their ground game, averaging 95.4 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Zorian Wallace is efficient, with a completion percentage of 58.3% and 389 passing yards over four games, supported by a receiving corps led by Angel Carrillo and Chris Washington.
- Fayetteville State averages 323.8 total yards per game, with a slight edge in passing (223.2 yards) over rushing (100.6 yards). Joe Owens is the primary quarterback, throwing for 694 yards and four touchdowns, with David Baros as a key target, averaging 66.6 yards per game.
Defensive Matchup:
- Livingstone’s defense has shown resilience, allowing 275.3 yards per game and recording 15 sacks. Their defense is led by Davion Watkins, who has tallied 4.5 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss, while Kevin Larkins Jr. has contributed an interception return for 16 yards.
- Fayetteville State’s defense is slightly more porous, allowing 317.8 yards per game but excelling in sacks with 12 on the season. Shi Gaskin has been particularly effective with four sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss.