Alabama State Hornets vs North Carolina Central Eagles
Denny's Orange Blossom Classic
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCCU | 7 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 31 |
ALST | 0 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
Game Leaders
Team Stats
270
Total Yards
291
0
Turnovers
2
15
1st Downs
16
6-50
Penalties
4-22
4/10
3rd Down
4/12
0/1
4th Down
2/3
28:12
Possession
31:48
Game Information
Miami Gardens, FL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 15 | 16 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-10 | 4-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 270 | 291 |
| Passing | 119 | 88 |
| Comp/Att | 9/18 | 9/17 |
| Yards per pass | 6.6 | 5.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing | 151 | 203 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 42 |
| Yards per rush | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Penalties | 6-50 | 4-22 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 28:12 | 31:48 |
NCCU vs ALST Videos
Kole Jones gets pick-six for NC Central
J'Mari Taylor scores 14-yard receiving receiving touchdown
Rico Dozier makes timely sack vs. Alabama State
2025 Standings
FCS
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State | 5-0 | 10-3 |
| Delaware State | 4-1 | 8-4 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-2 | 8-4 |
| Howard | 2-3 | 5-7 |
| Morgan State | 1-4 | 4-8 |
| Norfolk State | 0-5 | 1-11 |
FCS
| Southwestern Athletic - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 7-1 | 10-2 |
| Jackson State | 7-1 | 9-3 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Florida A&M | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Southwestern Athletic - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Texas Southern | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| Alcorn State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Grambling | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Southern | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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