Bowie State Bulldogs Continue Unbeaten Streak to Defeat Fayetteville State 64-31

Bulldogs Jump Two Spots to #19 on AFCA Division II Top 25 Poll

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(FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.) – The Bowie State University Bulldogs football team continued its unbeaten streak after defeating the Fayetteville State University Broncos 64-31 on Saturday afternoon at the Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium.

With the win, Bowie State jumps two spots to #19 on the American Football Coaches Association Division II Coaches Top 25 Poll and improves its record to 5-0 on the season (2-0 CIAA). Junior quarterback Amir Hall ranks among the top student-athletes in the NCAA Division II: #1 Points Responsible For (156), #2 Pass Efficiency (204.5), #4 Total Offense (362.0) and #5 Total Passing Yards (1,637).

Hall threw for 329 yards, completing 22-of-32 passes (two interceptions) and four passing touchdowns and redshirt senior Robert Chesson rushed for a personal season-best 172 yards on 15 carries and scored two touchdowns to pace the Bowie State offense. Redshirt junior Brandon Britton recorded game-highs of nine receptions and 129 yards to lead all receivers. The Bulldogs defense was led by senior Johnny Littlejohn with nine total tackles.

As a team, Bowie State rolled up 626 yards of total offense (297 rushing and 329 passing) compared to 344 total yards (206 rushing and 138 passing) for Fayetteville State.

The Bulldogs return home for just the second time this season on Saturday, October 7 to host the Chowan University Hawks. Kickoff time in Bulldogs Stadium is set for 4 p.m. 

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