Norfolk State to face three FBS opponents

Published May 02, 2016

Norfolk, VA (SportsNetwork.com) - Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference football teams will play three non-conference games this year.

Norfolk State will take on an FBS opponent in each game.

The Spartans announced a difficult 11-game schedule for new coach Latrell Scott's first season on Thursday, including the FBS visits to Rutgers (Sept. 5), Old Dominion (Sept. 12) and Marshall (Sept. 19).

"We have a very challenging schedule this year, but I know it's one our coaches and players are excited about facing head-on," Scott said. "Playing three high- caliber FBS programs is a tremendous opportunity for our program."

Norfolk State also will play eight MEAC opponents, including four at Price Stadium: Hampton (Sept. 26), North Carolina A&T (Oct. 10), Savannah State (Nov. 7) and South Carolina State (Nov. 14).

The Spartans will face all five teams that shared the MEAC title this past season: North Carolina A&T, North Carolina Central, South Carolina State, Bethune-Cookman and Morgan State.

The Spartans are coming off a 4-8 record.

2015 Norfolk State Football Schedule

Sept. 5, at Rutgers

Sept. 12, at Old Dominion

Sept. 19, at Marshall

Sept. 26, Hampton*

Oct. 3, at Howard*

Oct. 10, North Carolina A&T*

Oct. 24, at Bethune-Cookman*

Oct. 31, at North Carolina Central*

Nov. 7, Savannah State*

Nov. 14, South Carolina State*

Nov. 21, at Morgan State*

* - MEAC game

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