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No. 1 Valdosta State Football Steamrolls Chowan In Dominant 52-0 Win

No. 1 Valdosta State Football Steamrolls Chowan In Dominant 52-0 Win

New No. 1 Valdosta State started off shaky but pulled things together after the first quarter to rout Chowan in the Gulf South matchup.

Nov 2, 2024 by Cameron Belcher
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No. 1 Valdosta State football proved to anyone who may have doubted they deserved the top rankings today with a massive win over Chowan football.

The Blazers improve to 8-0 (4-0) on the season while the Hawks fall to 2-6 (1-4). Valdosta State will have its first road test as the No. 1 team when they travel to Cleveland, MS, to face Delta State, and Chowan will go back home to Murfreesboro, NC, for a matchup against Erskine.

The offense for Valdosta State proceeds to show why they arguably are the best in the division with a total of 573 yards and having another game where they put 50 points or more. Quarterback Sammy Edwards had a solid game with two touchdowns after the interception and threw for 225 yards.

Running back Blake Hester was the star of the game with three rushing touchdowns and 121 yards. Alfonso Franklin also had a good game with 116 yards and his seventh touchdown of the year.

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Final Team Stats

Total Yards: Chowan 292, Valdosta State 573

Pass Yards: Chowan 151, Valdosta State 234

Rush Yards: Chowan 141, Valdosta State 339

Penalties: Chowan 6-40, Valdosta State 1-10

1st Downs: Chowan 18, Valdosta State 22

3rd Down Efficiency: Chowan 7-15, Valdosta State 3-8

4th Down Efficiency: Chowan 1-2, Valdosta State 2-2

Total Plays: Chowan 68, Valdosta State 55

Avg Yards/Play: Chowan 4.3, Valdosta State 10.4

Avg Yards/Completion: Chowan 8.4, Valdosta State 14.6

Avg Yards/Rush: Chowan 3.7, Valdosta State 10.9

Kick Return Yards: Chowan 3-69, Valdosta State 1-22

Punt Return Yards: Chowan 0-0, Valdosta State 2-24

Interception-Yards: Chowan 1-0, Valdosta State 2-39

Fumbles-Yards: Chowan 0-0, Valdosta State 0-0

Fumbles-Lost: Chowan 2-2, Valdosta State 0-0

Time of Possession: Chowan 35:43, Valdosta State 24:10

Final: Chowan 0, Valdosta State 52

Late game interception by the Valdosta State defense clinches the shutout for the Blazers, sending a message that they belong as the No. 1 team.

Take A Look At The TD For 52

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 52

One More Rushing Touchdown Puts On Finishing Touches - 4Q 4:57

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 52

Joseph McKay gets his first rushing touchdown on the game, and the Blazers are now at 50 points once again in a game this season.

Another Forced Turnover By VSU Leads To Another Score - 4Q 13:02

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 45

With forcing another fumble, Valdosta State takes over, and Sammy Edwards tosses another touchdown for his second of the day, now running up the score against the Hawks.

Look At The Franklin TD

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 38

Blazers Continuing To Pour It On Chowan - 4Q 14:35

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 31

The running game has come to play today for Valdosta State with another rushing touchdown, this time by Alfonso Franklin, taking it 49 yards to the house.

End Of Third Quarter

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 31

Valdosta State goes into the final quarter with a 31-0 lead looking to complete the shutout.

Valdosta State Will Have Another 30 Point Game - 3Q 1:46

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 31

Another turnover is forced by the Blazer defense, this time with an interception, and although they couldn't punch in a touchdown with excellent field position, they still come away with a field goal.

The Valdosta State Offense Is Clicking On All Cylinders - 3Q 4:50

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 28

Blake Hester gets the hat trick with his third rushing touchdown of the day as the Blazers offense has had their way against the defense of the Hawks after the first quarter.

Better Look At Edwards 69-Yard TD Throw

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 21

BOMB VOYAGE, Sammy Edwards Gets His First Passing TD - 3Q - 10:50

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 21

Edwards throws for his first passing touchdown of the game after throwing his first interception of the season with a deep 69-yard touchdown pass to Rodney Bullard to give the Blazers a commanding lead.

Chowan Goes Three-And-Out On First 2nd Half Drive - 3Q 11:36

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 14

The Blazers defense makes a stand to kick off the second half and gives their dynamic offense the ball back,

Team Stats At Halftime

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 14

Total Yards: Chowan 163, Valdosta State 243

Pass Yards: Chowan 96, Valdosta State 109

Rush Yards: Chowan 67, Valdosta State 134

Penalties: Chowan 2-20, Valdosta State 0-0

1st Downs: Chowan 10, Valdosta State 13

3rd Downs: Chowan 4-7, Valdosta State 2-4

4th Downs: Chowan 1-1, Valdosta State 0-0

Total Plays: Chowan 31, Valdosta State 31

Avg Yards/Play: Chowan 5.3, Valdosta State 7.8

Avg Yards/Completion: Chowan 9.6, Valdosta State 10.9

Avg Yards/Rush: Chowan 3.9, Valdosta State 7.9

Time of Possession: Chowan 15:35, Valdosta State 14:25

Turnovers (Def Pts Off): Chowan 1 (0), Valdosta State 1 (0)

Fumbles-Lost: Chowan 1-1, Valdosta State 0-0

Sacks (Def Yards): Chowan 0 (0), Valdosta State 0 (0)

TFL (Def Yards): Chowan 0 (0), Valdosta State 0 (0)

No. 1 Blazers Are Up 14 At The Break - Halftime

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 14

After a scoreless first quarter, Valdosta State is ahead at the half with two rushing touchdowns from Blake Hester. Chowan will receive the ball to start the second half.

Check Out Hester's Second TD Of The Game

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 14

Hester Adds Another TD On The Day Before The Half - 2Q 1:29

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 14

One big gain through the air and a couple of runs by Blake Hester was all the Blazers needed to score the second touchdown of the game, going up two possessions before hitting the locker room.

Here Is A Visual View Of The TD

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 7

The Blazers Finally Kick In The Door And Scores First Touchdown Of Game - 2Q 4:39

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 7

It felt as if it was only a matter of time before Valdosta State would score considering how well they were moving the ball, and that is exactly what happened with an 11-play drive capped off by a five-yard rushing touchdown from Blake Harris, not even having to rely on another field goal attempt.

Chowan Hawks Cough Up Ball After Moving Ball Into VSU Territory - 2Q 10:21

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 0

Another turnover in the game, this time by Chowan, is the team affected after fumbling while on the VSU 33-yard line.

Here Is A Look At Edwards First Interception Of The Season

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 0

End Of The First Quarter

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 0

We are scoreless from Bazemore-Hyder Stadium after one, with both teams missing field goals.

Valdosta State Makes the Same As The Hawks - 1Q 2:49

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 0

The same thing that makes you laugh can also make you cry, and that is what happens when the Blazers have another good drive but, just like Chowan, can't come away with any points with a 38-yard field goal by Ethan Eddins.

Hawks Don't Capitalize Off The Interception And Leave Points on The Board -1Q 5:59

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 0

After what seemed to be a promising drive after forcing the turnover, Chowan wastes an opportunity to score first with a missed 42-yard field goal from Matthew Concord.

Chowan Causes A Turnover On The First Drive After Edwards INT - 1Q 10:14

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 0

An early miscue by the Blazers leads to quarterback Sammy Edwards throwing his first interception of the season and gives the Hawks the ball after a drive that for sure looked like it was going to be a touchdown scored.

Valdosta State Receives First Possession Of Game - 1Q 15:00

Chowan 0, Valdosta State 0

Chowan kicks the ball off to the Blazers to begin the game.

All-Time Record Of Both Teams

Valdosta State has an all-time record of 333-137-4 in program history, while Chowan is 94-211-1 in its short program history.

Both Teams Preparing For Game Day

When Is Kickoff Time?

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Chowan 2024 Football Schedule

  • Sep. 7: Elizabeth City State 9, Chowan 12 (L)
  • Sep. 14: Barton 20, Chowan 24 (L)
  • Sep. 28: Chowan 27, Mississippi College 25 (W)
  • Oct. 5: Delta State 54, Chowan 9 (L)
  • Oct. 12: Chowan 31, Shorter 27 (W)
  • Oct. 19: Chowan 35, West Florida 6 (L)
  • Oct. 26: West Alabama 38, Chowan 0 (L)
  • Nov. 2: Valdosta State at Chowan, 3 p.m.
  • Nov. 9: Erskine at Chowan, 1 p.m.
  • Nov. 16: North Greenville at Chowan, 1 p.m.

Valdosta State 2024 Football Schedule

  • Aug. 31: Albany State 10, Valdosta State 42 (W)
  • Sep. 7: Newberry College 14, Valdosta State 27 (W)
  • Sep. 14: Valdosta State 34, Fayetteville State 0 (W)
  • Sep. 21: Erskine College 0, Valdosta State 73 (W)
  • Sep. 28: Canceled: West Alabama vs. Valdosta State
  • Oct. 5: Shorter 6, Valdosta State 59 (W)
  • Oct. 12: North Greenville 24, Valdosta State 32 (W)
  • Oct. 19: Mississippi College 10, Valdosta State 35 (W)
  • Nov. 2: Chowan at Valdosta State, 3 p.m.
  • Nov. 9: Delta State at Valdosta State, 3 p.m. ET
  • Nov. 16: West Florida at Valdosta State, 7 p.m.

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Valdosta State 2024 Football Roster

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November 2, 2024

AFCA NCAA Division II Football Rankings In Week 10

  1. Valdosta St. (Ga.) (18) 7-0 - Prev. 2
  2. Ferris St. (Mich.) (8) 7-1 - Prev. 3
  3. Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) (2) 8-0 - Prev. 5
  4. Kutztown (Pa.) 8-0 - Prev. 4
  5. Pittsburg St. (Kan.) (1) 7-1 - Prev. 6
  6. Harding (Ark.) 7-1 - Prev. 7
  7. Grand Valley St. (Mich.) 7-1 - Prev. 1
  8. Western Colorado 8-0 - Prev. 8
  9. Charleston (W.Va.) 8-0 - Prev. 11
  10. Colorado St.-Pueblo 7-1 - Prev. 12
  11. Emporia St. (Kan.) 7-1 - Prev. 14
  12. Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) 7-1 - Prev. 16
  13. Central Oklahoma 7-1 - Prev. 9
  14. Slippery Rock (Pa.) 6-1 - Prev. 15
  15. West Alabama 6-1 - Prev. 18
  16. Johnson C. Smith (N.C.) 8-0 - Prev. 19
  17. Central Washington 6-2 - Prev. 20
  18. Colorado School of Mines 6-2 - Prev. 10
  19. Indianapolis (Ind.) 7-1 - Prev. 21
  20. Augustana (S.D.) 6-2 - Prev. 25
  21. West Florida 5-2 - Prev. 23
  22. Minnesota St. 6-2 - Prev. 13
  23. California (Pa.) 7-1 - Prev. NR
  24. Carson-Newman (Tenn.) 7-1 - Prev. 17
  25. Findlay (Ohio) 7-1 - Prev. NR

Dropped Out: Southern Arkansas (22), Delta St. (Miss.) (24)

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