Virginia State Trojans vs. Norfolk State Spartans: 2024 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Norfolk State Spartans defeated Virginia State Trojans 28–23 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Virginia State Trojans 23, Norfolk State Spartans 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia State Trojans	6	6	3	6	23
Norfolk State Spartans	6	12	0	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Romelo Williams (Virginia St) — 121.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +8.33 EPA
• Jalen Daniels (Norfolk State) — 185.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +5.96 EPA
• incomplete (Virginia St) — 0.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -3.31 EPA

Rushing

• Kevon King (Norfolk State) — 127.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
• Jimmyll Williams (Virginia St) — 60.0 yds · 1 TD -0.24 EPA
• Jalen Daniels (Norfolk State) — 42.0 yds · 1 TD +0.74 EPA

Receiving

• Kam'Ryn Thomas (Norfolk State) — 5 rec · 52.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Jacquez Jones (Norfolk State) — 4 rec · 109.0 yds +1.33 EPA
• Malik Hunter (Virginia St) — 5 rec · 72.0 yds +1.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Romelo Williams	Virginia St	18	77.8%	121	1	+0.46	+8.33
Jalen Daniels	Norfolk State	18	77.8%	185	2	+0.33	+5.96
incomplete	Virginia St	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.66	-3.31
incomplete	Norfolk State	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.80	-4.82

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia St	Norfolk State
Plays	56	67
EPA / play	+0.019	-0.037
Total EPA	+1.08	-2.47
Success rate	39.3%	40.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.218	+0.047
Rush EPA / play	-0.119	-0.084
Yards	241	431

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Virginia St	6	30	-0.21	Ended
Q1	Norfolk State	5	80	+6.53	Pass TD
Q1	Virginia St	12	88	+7.64	Pass TD
Q1	Norfolk State	3	1	-2.91	Punt
Q1	Virginia St	8	60	+4.54	Rush TD
Q2	Norfolk State	5	54	-3.57	Rush TD
Q2	Virginia St	3	6	-1.78	Punt
Q2	Norfolk State	7	60	+4.97	Pass TD
Q2	Virginia St	3	6	-1.20	Punt
Q2	Norfolk State	8	41	-0.77	Ended
Q2	Virginia St	4	13	-0.94	Ended
Q3	Norfolk State	12	44	+0.42	Ended
Q3	Norfolk State	1	-15	-5.80	Fumble
Q3	Virginia St	1	0	-4.48	Interception
Q3	Norfolk State	6	43	-5.30	Interception
Q3	Virginia St	6	19	-1.92	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Norfolk State Spartans · Jalen Daniels pass intercepted (-8.05 EPA)
2. Q2 · Norfolk State Spartans · Fumble (-6.45 EPA)
3. Q3 · Norfolk State Spartans · Fumble (-5.8 EPA)
4. Q1 · Norfolk State Spartans · Jalen Daniels pass to Jacquez Jones for a touchdown (60 yards) (+5.76 EPA)
5. Q4 · Norfolk State Spartans · Kevon King rushes 64 yards for a touchdown (+4.64 EPA)
6. Q3 · Virginia St · Romelo Williams pass intercepted (-4.48 EPA)
7. Q4 · Virginia St · Romelo Williams to Tayshaun Porter — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 62 yards) (-4.16 EPA)
8. Q1 · Virginia St · Romelo Williams pass to Kevin Gayles for a touchdown (22 yards) (+3.93 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Norfolk State Spartans controlled the final (28–23) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Romelo Williams (Virginia St) — 121.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Virginia St at 0.019 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 Virginia State Trojans vs Norfolk State Spartans?

Virginia State Trojans 23, Norfolk State Spartans 28 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Virginia State Trojans vs Norfolk State Spartans?

Norfolk State Spartans won with a final score of 23–28.

Where can I find the Virginia State Trojans vs Norfolk State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654549.

Who led Virginia State Trojans vs Norfolk State Spartans in passing?

Romelo Williams (Virginia St) led passers with 121.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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