Florida A&M Rattlers 24–23 Norfolk State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Florida A&M Rattlers defeated Norfolk State Spartans 24–23 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Florida A&M Rattlers 24, Norfolk State Spartans 23.

Game summary

Florida A&M Rattlers edged Norfolk State Spartans 24–23 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Daniel Richardson (Florida A&M) — 286.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.66 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kevon King — 140.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jamari Gassett — 7 rec, 110.0 yds.
EPA edge: Norfolk State (+0.226/play) vs Florida A&M (+0.192/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Florida A&M Rattlers	6	3	12	0	24
Norfolk State Spartans	12	0	3	6	23

Scoring Map

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

FAMUFlorida A&M Rattlers

+3OPP 16

+3OPP 12

NORFNorfolk State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Norfolk State
Q1TD
KKKevon King
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Kevon King rushes 82 yards for a touchdown
Norfolk State
Q1TD
JDJalen Daniels
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Jalen Daniels rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Florida A&M
Q1TD
TFThad Franklin Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Daniel Richardson pass to Thad Franklin Jr. for a touchdown (20 yards)
Florida A&M
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
9-12
Field goal good from 33 yards
Florida A&M
Q3TD
JGJamari Gassett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Daniel Richardson pass to Jamari Gassett for a touchdown (55 yards)
Norfolk State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
15-15
Field goal good from 29 yards
Florida A&M
Q3TD
JGJamari Gassett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Daniel Richardson pass to Jamari Gassett for a touchdown (9 yards)
Norfolk State
Q4TD
KKKevon King
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Kevon King rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Daniel Richardson (Florida A&M) — 286.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.66 EPA/play +20.33 EPA
Jalen Daniels (Norfolk State) — 137.0 yds · +0.68 EPA/play +7.49 EPA

Rushing

Kevon King (Norfolk State) — 140.0 yds · 2 TD +0.52 EPA
X'Zavion Evans (Norfolk State) — 55.0 yds +0.09 EPA
Kelvin Dean (Florida A&M) — 49.0 yds -0.64 EPA

Receiving

Jamari Gassett (Florida A&M) — 7 rec · 110.0 yds +1.03 EPA
Jacquez Jones (Norfolk State) — 4 rec · 78.0 yds +1.94 EPA
Koby Gross (Florida A&M) — 3 rec · 45.0 yds +1.94 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Daniel Richardson	Florida A&M	31	67.7%	286	3	+0.66	+20.33
Jalen Daniels	Norfolk State	11	63.6%	137	0	+0.68	+7.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Florida A&M	Norfolk State
Plays	57	51
EPA / play	+0.192	+0.226
Total EPA	+10.94	+11.53
Success rate	45.6%	45.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.656	+0.681
Rush EPA / play	-0.361	+0.101
Yards	403	363

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Norfolk State	3	91	+7.68	Rush TD
Q1	Florida A&M	5	11	-2.20	Punt
Q1	Norfolk State	11	57	+4.38	Rush TD
Q1	Florida A&M	7	75	+6.74	Pass TD
Q1	Norfolk State	4	18	-1.18	Punt
Q2	Florida A&M	4	31	-1.30	Field goal
Q2	Norfolk State	10	52	-2.03	Fumble
Q2	Florida A&M	3	7	-1.22	Punt
Q2	Norfolk State	3	2	-0.72	Punt
Q2	Florida A&M	5	12	-0.82	Punt
Q2	Norfolk State	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Florida A&M	5	82	+7.09	Pass TD
Q3	Norfolk State	5	63	+1.36	Field goal
Q3	Florida A&M	10	70	+5.43	Pass TD
Q3	Norfolk State	5	4	-5.03	Punt
Q3	Florida A&M	7	63	-0.92	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Norfolk State Spartans · Kevon King rushes 82 yards for a touchdown (+6.94 EPA)
Q3 · Florida A&M Rattlers · Daniel Richardson pass to Jamari Gassett for a touchdown (55 yards) (+5.6 EPA)
Q4 · Florida A&M Rattlers · Fumble (-5.22 EPA)
Q4 · Norfolk State Spartans · Jalen Daniels pass to Jacquez Jones for 41 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.43 EPA)
Q1 · Norfolk State Spartans · X'Zavion Evans rushes for 23 yards (3rd & 12) (+4.0 EPA)
Q4 · Florida A&M Rattlers · Rush (1st & 9) (-3.99 EPA)
Q3 · Norfolk State Spartans · Jalen Daniels pass to Kam'ryn Thomas for 49 yards (1st & 10) (+3.52 EPA)
Q2 · Norfolk State Spartans · Jalen Daniels pass to Jacquez Jones for 26 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

Florida A&M Rattlers controlled the final (24–23) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Daniel Richardson (Florida A&M) — 286.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Norfolk State at 0.226 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Florida A&M Rattlers vs Norfolk State Spartans?

Florida A&M Rattlers 24, Norfolk State Spartans 23 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Florida A&M Rattlers vs Norfolk State Spartans?

Florida A&M Rattlers won with a final score of 24–23.

Where can I find the Florida A&M Rattlers vs Norfolk State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636372.

Who led Florida A&M Rattlers vs Norfolk State Spartans in passing?

Daniel Richardson (Florida A&M) led passers with 286.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Florida A&M Rattlers at Norfolk State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.