Norfolk State's Michael Vick explains failed victory formation in loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Norfolk State's football team, coached by Michael Vick, experienced a critical misstep in their 29-28 loss to North Carolina Central on November 7, 2026. With 1:34 remaining and North Carolina Central having no timeouts, Norfolk State could have run out the clock. However, they opted to run another play, leading to a fumble that allowed North Carolina Central to score. Vick stated he had called for a victory formation to take a knee and end the game. He expressed confusion over why a run play was executed instead, labeling the sequence a learning opportunity for future teams.
- •Norfolk State led the game late in the fourth quarter.
- •Michael Vick called for a victory formation before the fumble.
- •North Carolina Central capitalized on the turnover to score.
- •The game serves as a teaching example for future situations.
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Norfolk State’s Michael Vick gives explanation for failed victory formation in 29-28 loss
"It looked like Michael Vick and his Norfolk State Spartans were closing in on a huge in-conference win against a surging North Carolina Central Eagles team , but the unthinkable happened with 1:34 left. North Carolina Central had no timeouts, and Norfolk State had the ball and could have run out the clock to secure the victory. But instead, the […] The post Norfolk State’s Michael Vick gives explanation for failed victory formation in 29-28 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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