Norfolk State dominates VMI with 32-10 victory in football

On Saturday, Jalen Daniels led Norfolk State to a decisive 32-10 victory over VMI in Lexington, Virginia. Daniels showcased his passing skills, throwing for 277 yards and three touchdowns, with two of those touchdowns connecting with Jacquez Jones, who had an impressive 143 yards on 12 receptions. Tavian Morris also contributed significantly, catching a touchdown pass and accumulating 122 yards on six receptions. The game began slowly, with neither team scoring in the first quarter. However, the Spartans quickly found their rhythm in the second quarter. Daniels opened the scoring with a 24-yard touchdown pass to Jones, followed by an 80-yard touchdown pass to Morris shortly after. Despite a blocked point-after attempt, Norfolk State established a 12-0 lead. VMI struggled to respond, managing only a few offensive plays before punting again. Daniels continued to dominate, finding Jones for a 56-yard touchdown, which further extended the Spartans' lead. Norfolk State's offense was efficient, generating 214 yards on just 14 plays during a critical stretch of the game. VMI's only score came late in the game when Cade Cox rushed for a touchdown with just 26 seconds remaining. This loss marked the Keydets' fourth consecutive defeat to start the season, a troubling trend reminiscent of their 2018 season when they lost their first eight games and finished with a disappointing 1-10 record.