South Carolina State brutally crashed Michael Vick’s first homecoming as the Norfolk State head coach, dismantling the Spartans in a decisive 51-20 rout. While Norfolk State showed initial promise in the first quarter, the Bulldogs dominated the rest of the game, scoring an insurmountable 35 points in the second quarter alone to seize control.
Norfolk State came out determined, showing signs of rejuvenation after their bye week. With Otto Khuns officially entrenched as the starting quarterback, the offense moved the ball effectively on the ground and through the air. The Spartans successfully held South Carolina State on the first defensive possession, forcing a turnover on downs, and after trading punts, Khuns found JJ Evans for a 22-yard touchdown pass to put Norfolk State up 7-0. South Carolina State quickly answered with a successful 36-yard field goal by Nico Cavanillas, leaving the score 7-3 at the end of the first quarter.
However, the second quarter was a tidal wave of offense that completely overwhelmed the Spartans. South Carolina State coach Chennis Berry made key adjustments that allowed the Bulldogs to assert total dominance, resulting in a 38-14 halftime score…