South Carolina State Bulldogs 44–17 Norfolk State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2023

Quick answer

South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated Norfolk State Spartans 44–17 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: South Carolina State Bulldogs 44, Norfolk State Spartans 17.

Game summary

South Carolina State Bulldogs rolled past Norfolk State Spartans 44–17 in Week 12 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Corey Fields Jr. (South Carolina State) — 108.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.84 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Josh Shaw — 61.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Tavian Morris — 2 rec, 25.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Carolina State (+0.256/play) vs Norfolk State (-0.223/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina State Bulldogs	6	6	18	15	44
Norfolk State Spartans	3	0	6	6	17

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

SCSTSouth Carolina State Bulldogs

+3OPP 16

OPP EZ

NORFNorfolk State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Norfolk State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 33 yards
South Carolina State
Q1TD
JSJ. Shaw
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
J. Shaw rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
South Carolina State
Q2TD
TJT. J. Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
T. J. Smith rushes 21 yards for a touchdown
South Carolina State
Q3TD
JSJordan Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-3
Corey Fields Jr. pass to Jordan Smith for a touchdown (24 yards)
South Carolina State
Q3TD
CFC. Fields Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-3
C. Fields Jr. rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
South Carolina State
Q3TD
JSJ. Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-3
J. Smith catch for a touchdown (22 yards)
Norfolk State
Q3TD
XEX. Evans
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-9
X. Evans catch for a touchdown (5 yards)
South Carolina State
Q4TD
JSJordan Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-9
Jordan Smith rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
South Carolina State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
42-9
Rushing touchdown
South Carolina State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
45-9
Field goal good from 24 yards
Norfolk State
Q4TD
NJNolan James
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
45-15
Nolan James rushes 19 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Corey Fields Jr. (South Carolina State) — 108.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.84 EPA/play +9.24 EPA
Cameron Sapp (Norfolk State) — 174.0 yds · +0.41 EPA/play +6.21 EPA
Andre Washington (South Carolina State) — 33.0 yds · +1.54 EPA/play +3.08 EPA

Rushing

Josh Shaw (South Carolina State) — 61.0 yds +0.09 EPA
Tj Smith (South Carolina State) — 85.0 yds +0.07 EPA
Tyler J. Smith (South Carolina State) — 57.0 yds +0.19 EPA

Receiving

Tavian Morris (Norfolk State) — 2 rec · 25.0 yds -0.12 EPA
Andre Pegues (Norfolk State) — 2 rec · 78.0 yds +1.88 EPA
Justin Smith-Brown (South Carolina State) — 2 rec · 44.0 yds +1.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Corey Fields Jr.	South Carolina State	11	72.7%	108	1	+0.84	+9.24
Cameron Sapp	Norfolk State	15	53.3%	174	0	+0.41	+6.21
Andre Washington	South Carolina State	2	100.0%	33	0	+1.54	+3.08
incomplete	South Carolina State	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.74	-1.74
incomplete	Norfolk State	6	0.0%	0	0	-1.13	-6.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Carolina State	Norfolk State
Plays	65	55
EPA / play	+0.256	-0.223
Total EPA	+16.66	-12.25
Success rate	56.9%	34.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.834	+0.077
Rush EPA / play	+0.083	-0.422
Yards	458	252

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Norfolk State	9	66	+0.21	Field goal
Q1	Norfolk State	1	12	+0.54	Ended
Q1	South Carolina State	11	58	+4.55	Rush TD
Q1	South Carolina State	8	74	+5.46	Rush TD
Q2	South Carolina State	6	19	-1.36	Punt
Q2	Norfolk State	10	11	-11.11	Interception
Q2	South Carolina State	1	4	-3.43	Fumble
Q2	Norfolk State	5	12	-0.61	Ended
Q2	South Carolina State	3	4	-1.54	Punt
Q2	Norfolk State	1	-1	-0.52	Ended
Q3	South Carolina State	9	63	+5.03	Pass TD
Q3	Norfolk State	4	22	-2.78	Interception
Q3	South Carolina State	5	34	+2.47	Rush TD
Q3	Norfolk State	8	4	-6.04	Fumble
Q3	South Carolina State	2	42	+2.54	Pass TD
Q3	Norfolk State	5	48	+5.36	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Marcus Freeman rushes for a loss of 2 yards (1st & 3) (-6.15 EPA)
Q2 · Norfolk State Spartans · Cameron Sapp pass intercepted (-4.77 EPA)
Q3 · Norfolk State Spartans · Cameron Sapp pass to Elyjah Mitchell for 31 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.42 EPA)
Q3 · Norfolk State Spartans · Cameron Sapp pass intercepted (-4.07 EPA)
Q1 · Norfolk State Spartans · Cameron Sapp pass to Andre Pegues for 55 yards (1st & 10) (+3.66 EPA)
Q2 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Fumble (-3.43 EPA)
Q4 · Norfolk State Spartans · Nolan James rushes 19 yards for a touchdown (+3.28 EPA)
Q1 · Norfolk State Spartans · Penalty (1st & 10) (-3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Carolina State Bulldogs controlled the final (44–17) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Corey Fields Jr. (South Carolina State) — 108.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: South Carolina State at 0.256 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Norfolk State Spartans?

South Carolina State Bulldogs 44, Norfolk State Spartans 17 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Norfolk State Spartans?

South Carolina State Bulldogs won with a final score of 44–17.

Where can I find the South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Norfolk State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401539992.

Who led South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Norfolk State Spartans in passing?

Corey Fields Jr. (South Carolina State) led passers with 108.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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