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Norfolk State is ‘not a run-first offense,’ but rushing success against FAMU continues trend

Norfolk State running back Kevon King, a former Oscar Smith High star, rushed for a career-high 146 yards on 14 carries in the Spartans' loss to Florida A&M on Saturday night. (Billy Schuerman/Staff)
Norfolk State running back Kevon King, a former Oscar Smith High star, rushed for a career-high 146 yards on 14 carries in the Spartans’ loss to Florida A&M on Saturday night. (Billy Schuerman/Staff)
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Norfolk State ran the ball 43 times against Florida A&M for 227 yards. Head coach Dawson Odums said the Spartans are a "take what the defense gives you offense" and not a "run-first offense" even though the stats continue to follow a run-heavy trend. Whatever the offense is, it appeared to be working despite the loss.

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