South Carolina State Bulldogs 51–20 Norfolk State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated Norfolk State Spartans 51–20 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: South Carolina State Bulldogs 51, Norfolk State Spartans 20.

Game summary

South Carolina State Bulldogs dominated Norfolk State Spartans 51–20 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Otto Kuhns (Norfolk State) — 48.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +3.73 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #5 J.Smith caught at 40 — 2 rec, 83.0 yds.
EPA edge: Norfolk State (+0.119/play) vs South Carolina State (+0.035/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina State Bulldogs	3	30	6	6	51
Norfolk State Spartans	6	6	0	6	20

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 19

+3OPP 9

+3OPP 14

NORFNorfolk State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Norfolk State
Q1TD
#J#6 J.Evans caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
#6 J.Evans caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (22 yards)
South Carolina State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 36 yards
South Carolina State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Rushing touchdown
South Carolina State
Q2TD
#N#12 N.Johnson caught at 15
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
#12 N.Johnson caught at 15 catch for a touchdown (15 yards)
South Carolina State
Q2TD
#J#5 J.Smith caught at 40
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
#5 J.Smith caught at 40 catch for a touchdown (75 yards)
South Carolina State
Q2TD
#J#5 J.Smith caught at 20
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-6
#5 J.Smith caught at 20 catch for a touchdown (36 yards)
Norfolk State
Q2TD
#X#22 X.Evans caught at 47
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
#22 X.Evans caught at 47 catch for a touchdown (66 yards)
South Carolina State
Q2TD
#M#6 M.Pickett-Hicks caught at 05
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-12
#6 M.Pickett-Hicks caught at 05 catch for a touchdown (8 yards)
South Carolina State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
36-12
Field goal good from 26 yards
South Carolina State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
39-12
Field goal good from 31 yards
South Carolina State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
45-12
Rushing touchdown
Norfolk State
Q4TD
JEJJ Evans
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
45-18
Otto Kuhns pass to JJ Evans for a touchdown (48 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Otto Kuhns (Norfolk State) — 48.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.73 EPA/play +3.73 EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #1 W.Atkins IV (South Carolina State) — 294.0 yds · +0.12 EPA/play +3.71 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #16 V.Berry (Norfolk State) — 0.0 yds · +0.82 EPA/play +1.65 EPA

Receiving

#5 J.Smith caught at 40 (South Carolina State) — 2 rec · 83.0 yds +3.17 EPA
#4 D.Ruffin caught at 35 (South Carolina State) — 2 rec · 14.0 yds +0.85 EPA
#22 X.Evans caught at 47 (Norfolk State) — 1 rec · 66.0 yds +6.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Otto Kuhns	Norfolk State	1	100.0%	48	1	+3.73	+3.73
Huddle-Shotgun #1 W.Atkins IV	South Carolina State	31	64.5%	294	0	+0.12	+3.71
No Huddle-Shotgun #16 V.Berry	Norfolk State	2	0.0%	0	0	+0.82	+1.65
No Huddle-Shotgun #1 W.Atkins IV	South Carolina State	1	0.0%	-4	0	-1.66	-1.66
No Huddle-Shotgun #4 O.Kuhns	Norfolk State	18	38.9%	209	0	-0.10	-1.79
Shotgun #1 W.Atkins IV	South Carolina State	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.80	-2.80

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Carolina State	Norfolk State
Plays	83	46
EPA / play	+0.035	+0.119
Total EPA	+2.94	+5.50
Success rate	48.2%	26.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.448	+0.597
Rush EPA / play	-0.296	-0.358
Yards	603	424

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Carolina State	10	35	-10.08	Ended
Q1	Norfolk State	3	8	+3.02	Punt
Q1	South Carolina State	3	-1	-8.81	Punt
Q1	Norfolk State	5	44	+3.51	Pass TD
Q1	South Carolina State	6	39	-0.81	Field goal
Q1	Norfolk State	4	66	+1.29	Ended
Q2	South Carolina State	8	73	+5.62	Rush TD
Q2	Norfolk State	3	0	-2.14	Ended
Q2	South Carolina State	3	42	+3.53	Pass TD
Q2	Norfolk State	5	68	+1.72	Missed FG
Q2	South Carolina State	3	80	+5.89	Pass TD
Q2	Norfolk State	2	4	-1.24	Punt
Q2	South Carolina State	5	53	+5.03	Pass TD
Q2	Norfolk State	2	81	+6.63	Pass TD
Q2	South Carolina State	5	48	+4.76	Pass TD
Q2	Norfolk State	1	0	0.00	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Rush (4th & 2) (-6.67 EPA)
Q2 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · #5 J.Smith caught at 40 catch for a touchdown (75 yards) (+6.55 EPA)
Q2 · Norfolk State Spartans · #22 X.Evans caught at 47 catch for a touchdown (66 yards) (+6.27 EPA)
Q2 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · #5 J.Smith caught at 20 catch for a touchdown (36 yards) (+5.32 EPA)
Q4 · Norfolk State Spartans · No Huddle-Shotgun #4 O.Kuhns to #35 R.Moore Jr thrown to 32 Pass Interference (#2 M.Evans) yards from 27 to NSU42 — Pass Incompletion (46 yards) (+4.6 EPA)
Q1 · Norfolk State Spartans · No Huddle-Shotgun #4 O.Kuhns to #13 K.Thomas thrown to 35 — Pass Incompletion (62 yards) (+4.14 EPA)
Q1 · Norfolk State Spartans · #6 J.Evans caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (22 yards) (+3.86 EPA)
Q4 · Norfolk State Spartans · Otto Kuhns pass to JJ Evans for a touchdown (48 yards) (+3.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Carolina State Bulldogs controlled the final (51–20) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Otto Kuhns (Norfolk State) — 48.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Norfolk State at 0.119 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 51, Norfolk State Spartans 20 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Norfolk State Spartans?

South Carolina State Bulldogs won with a final score of 51–20.

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=401767408.

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

Otto Kuhns (Norfolk State) led passers with 48.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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