Mike Vick's Norfolk State falls after botched late-game decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 1:19 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
In a game on November 7, Norfolk State led North Carolina Central 28-23 with 1:34 left. Coach Mike Vick instructed the offense to take a knee for victory formation, but the play was ignored. Instead, a fumbled snap led to a North Carolina Central touchdown, and Norfolk State missed a 37-yard field goal attempt as time expired. The loss dropped Norfolk State to 4-6 on the season.
- •Norfolk State led 28-23 with 1:34 to play.
- •Vick called for victory formation, but the play was not executed.
- •North Carolina Central scored a touchdown after recovering the fumble.
- •Norfolk State attempted a game-winning field goal but missed wide left.
- •The loss puts Norfolk State's record at 4-6.
- 1:19 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Vick, Norfolk State lose after his order was ignored
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