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Norfolk State Spartans Host Morgan State Bears in Final Home game of 2025 Season
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Norfolk State University prepares to close out its home schedule on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, with a matchup against the Morgan State University Bears at William “Dick” Price Stadium. The game will also serve as Military Recognition Day, honoring the service of U.S. Armed Forces personnel and recognizing the contributions of the Spartans’ graduating senior class.
A Historic Rivalry renewed
The Spartans and Bears have a long-standing rivalry, with Norfolk State currently leading the all-time series 23-13. The first meeting between the two programs took place in 1965, resulting in a 33-0 loss for Norfolk State. Last year’s contest in Baltimore was a nail-biter, with Morgan State narrowly defeating the Spartans 38-37. A victory for norfolk State on Saturday would mark their first win against the bears since a 24-21 road win in 2022.
Spartans Look to Break Losing Streak
Norfolk State enters the game with a 1-9 overall record and a 0-3 mark in MEAC play, following a hard-fought 31-28 loss at North Carolina Central. Despite the setback, the Spartans demonstrated resilience, erasing a 14-point deficit to remain competitive late in the contest.
The Spartan offense saw a strong performance from quarterback otto Kuhns,who completed 18 of 26 passes for 197 yards and a touchdown before being sidelined due to injury. Backup Vinson Berry stepped in admirably, completing 4 of 9 passes for 42 yards and two touchdowns. The ground game was spearheaded by Kevon King, who rushed for 149 yards, while X’Zavion Evans contributed 28 yards and a seven-yard touchdown run.
Receivers kam’ryn Thomas and DreSean Kendrick also made significant contributions, with Thomas hauling in six catches for 96 yards and two touchdowns, and Kendrick adding six receptions for 58 yards and a score.Defensively, Daylan Long, Terique Miles, and Kaleb Broadbent each recorded a team-high eight tackles.
Bears Bring Defensive Strength to Norfolk
Morgan State arrives in Norfolk with a 3-7 overall record and an 0-3 record in MEAC competition. the Bears recently suffered a close 14-12 defeat against Delaware State, a game where their defense played a pivotal role in keeping them competitive.
Morgan State limited Delaware state to just 13 first downs, 114 rushing yards, and 283 total yards, forcing seven punts for 280 yards. This defensive performance highlights the Bears’ strengths in several key national rankings, though specific details were not provided.
Head coach Damon Wilson is in his fourth season at Morgan State, holding a 17-26 record with the program. Throughout his 16-year head coaching career, Wilson has amassed an impressive 106-71 overall record.
Looking Ahead
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