Virginia State Trojans vs. Norfolk State Spartans: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Norfolk State Spartans defeated Virginia State Trojans 34–31 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Virginia State Trojans 31, Norfolk State Spartans 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Virginia State Trojans	0	0	0	0	0	31
Norfolk State Spartans	0	0	0	0	3	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Otto Kuhns (Norfolk State) — 143.0 yds · +0.52 EPA/play +8.85 EPA
• Rahsaan Matthews Jr. (Virginia St) — 221.0 yds · -0.18 EPA/play -7.60 EPA
• Israel Carter (Norfolk State) — 77.0 yds · -0.69 EPA/play -11.70 EPA

Rushing

• Brandon Rose (Virginia St) — 61.0 yds -0.00 EPA
• Kevon King (Norfolk State) — 63.0 yds +0.13 EPA
• Israel Carter (Norfolk State) — 38.0 yds +0.26 EPA

Receiving

• Malik Hunter (Virginia St) — 6 rec · 65.0 yds +0.33 EPA
• Marquis Smith (Virginia St) — 6 rec · 70.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Ajenavi Byrd (Virginia St) — 3 rec · 65.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Otto Kuhns	Norfolk State	19	57.9%	143	0	+0.52	+8.85
Rahsaan Matthews Jr.	Virginia St	42	47.6%	221	0	-0.18	-7.60
Israel Carter	Norfolk State	17	47.1%	77	0	-0.69	-11.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia St	Norfolk State
Plays	69	68
EPA / play	-0.206	+0.004
Total EPA	-14.21	+0.27
Success rate	34.8%	41.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.181	-0.084
Rush EPA / play	-0.245	+0.100
Yards	352	431

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Virginia St	10	62	+1.43	Ended
Q1	Norfolk State	6	25	-3.71	Fumble
Q1	Virginia St	3	3	-2.40	Ended
Q1	Virginia St	5	3	-4.30	Punt
Q1	Norfolk State	3	5	-2.83	Punt
Q1	Virginia St	7	19	-3.51	Ended
Q2	Norfolk State	6	35	-0.14	Ended
Q2	Norfolk State	9	44	-1.90	Punt
Q2	Virginia St	15	66	-2.33	Ended
Q2	Norfolk State	4	47	-0.14	Ended
Q3	Norfolk State	8	61	+2.19	Ended
Q3	Virginia St	4	23	-1.13	Punt
Q3	Norfolk State	3	8	-2.07	Punt
Q3	Virginia St	5	67	+1.16	Ended
Q3	Norfolk State	8	64	+4.26	Ended
Q4	Virginia St	7	30	-1.80	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Norfolk State Spartans · Fumble (-4.83 EPA)
2. Q4 · Norfolk State Spartans · Otto Kuhns pass to Kuhns Kam'Ryn Thomas for 43 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.07 EPA)
3. Q2 · Norfolk State Spartans · Penalty (3rd & 21) (+3.47 EPA)
4. Q3 · Norfolk State Spartans · Otto Kuhns pass to Kuhns Kam'Ryn Thomas for 14 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.28 EPA)
5. Q2 · Virginia St · Penalty (3rd & 10) (+3.22 EPA)
6. Q1 · Virginia St · Rahsaan Matthews Jr. pass to Marquis Smith for 40 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.11 EPA)
7. Q1 · Virginia St · Penalty (3rd & 16) (+3.04 EPA)
8. Q3 · Virginia St · Rahsaan Matthews Jr. pass to Ajenavi Byrd for 47 yards (1st & 10) (+2.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Norfolk State Spartans controlled the final (34–31) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Otto Kuhns (Norfolk State) — 143.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Norfolk State at 0.004 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 31, Norfolk State Spartans 34 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Virginia State Trojans vs Norfolk State Spartans?

Norfolk State Spartans won with a final score of 31–34.

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=401767404.

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

Otto Kuhns (Norfolk State) led passers with 143.0 yards.

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.