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2024 Valdosta State vs Delta State

Valdosta State Defeats Delta State To Remain Unbeaten On The Season

Valdosta State Defeats Delta State To Remain Unbeaten On The Season

The Blazers were running like a well-oiled machine coming into this game, and that will continue into the final game of the regular season next week.

Nov 10, 2024 by Cameron Belcher
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The No. 1 Valdosta State Blazers come away with another dominant win against a Gulf South opponent bringing them one step to a conference title.

We have seen the Blazers have big win at home but have this week they do it on the road against a hungry team in Delta State. With the win, Valdosta State football stays undefeated at 9-0 (5-0) and Delta State football drops to 5-4 (2-3). West Florida 7-2 (5-1) will be the next and last test for the Blazers to remain unbeaten going to the playoffs in Bazemore-Hyder Stadium.

Everything was going right for the No. 1 team from the beginning of the game. They scored a quick touchdown on their first drive and got a boost on special teams with a scoop and score after forcing Delta State on a three-and-out on its first drive. The defense also forced Delta State to three turnovers which would lead to 14 points for the Blazers.

Last week, Blake Hester was the bright spot in the backfield with three touchdowns , but this week team rushing touchdown leader running back, Alfonso Franklin got the hat trick today along with 107 rushing yards. 

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Final Team Stats

Total Yards: Valdosta State 356, Delta State 348

Pass Yards: Valdosta State 187, Delta State 113

Rush Yards: Valdosta State 169, Delta State 235

Penalties: Valdosta State 4-44, Delta State 3-31

1st Downs: Valdosta State 17, Delta State 24

3rd Down Efficiency: Valdosta State 5-10, Delta State 5-18

4th Down Efficiency: Valdosta State 0-0, Delta State 1-3

Total Plays: Valdosta State 53, Delta State 84

Avg Yards/Play: Valdosta State 6.7, Delta State 4.1

Avg Yards/Completion: Valdosta State 15.6, Delta State 8.7

Avg Yards/Rush: Valdosta State 5, Delta State 4.5

Sack-Adjusted Rush Yds (Avg): Valdosta State 178 (5.6), Delta State 242 (4.8)

Red Zone: Valdosta State 4-4, Delta State 3-3

Time of Possession: Valdosta State 27:29, Delta State 32:31

Turnovers (Defensive Points Off Turnovers): Valdosta State 1 (7), Delta State 3 (14)

Fumbles-Lost: Valdosta State 0-0, Delta State 3-3

Sacks (Defensive Yards): Valdosta State 2 (7), Delta State 2 (9)

TFL (Defensive Yards): Valdosta State 7 (23), Delta State 6 (15)

Final: Valdosta State 49, Delta State 20

One last stop from the defense gives the offense the ball to run the clock out and secure the win for undefeated Valdosta State.

Blake Hester Gets The Blazers One More Score - 4Q 5:01

Valdosta State 49, Delta State 20

Hester takes the direct snap from the two-yard line and adds another touchdown to put Valdosta State one point away from another 50-point game.

Delta State Turns The Ball On Downs - 4Q 8:15 

Valdosta State 42, Delta State 20

In a last-ditch effort, the Statesmen, after recovering an onside kick, couldn't do anything on offense and turned the ball over on downs on 4th and long.

Here Is A Look At The Amazing Catch 

Valdosta State 42, Delta State 20

Delta State Add A Touchdown Searching To Stay In The Game - 4Q 13:04

Valdosta State 42, Delta State 20

Cole Kirk throws an 18-yard touchdown to Jaylen Green, who still makes a tough catch in traffic to get the Statesmen to 20 points.

End Of The Third Quarter

Valdosta State 42, Delta State 13

The Blazers are going into the fourth quarter with a 29-point lead and could be looking for more.

Valdosta State Football Gets 40 Points On The Day - 3Q 1:13

Valdosta State 42, Delta State 13

There is another running back with a hat trick, last week it was Blake Hester and this week it is Alfonso Franklin with his third rushing touchdown on the day.

Big Fourth Stop By Valdosta State Gives Them Possession Again - 3Q 3:53

Valdosta State 35, Delta State 13

On 4th-and-1, Cole Kirk attempts to a keeper in an attempt to keep the drive alive but gets stuffed and gives the Blazers the football back.

Another Forced Turnover By The Blazers Defense - 3Q 7:09

Valdosta State 35, Delta State 13

Due to another fumble by Delta State, Valdosta State gets another rushing touchdown from running back Alfonso Franklin to get one step closer to putting the game away.

Delta State Goes Three-And-Out On First Second Half Drive - 3Q 13:05

Valdosta State 28, Delta State 13

The Blazers force the Statesmen to go three-and-out to give their offense the ball back early in the second half.

Here Is A Closer Look At The Bullard Touchdown

Valdosta State 28, Delta State 13

Team Stats At Halftime

Valdosta State 28, Delta State 13

First Downs: Chowan 7, Valdosta State 15

Rushes-Yards (Net): Chowan 15-55, Valdosta State 25-143

Passing-Yards (Net): Chowan 163, Valdosta State 83

Passes Att-Comp-Int: Chowan 12-8-0, Valdosta State 22-8-0

Total Offense Plays-Yards: Chowan 27-218, Valdosta State 47-226

Fumble Returns-Yards: Chowan 1-0, Valdosta State 0-0

Punt Returns-Yards: Chowan 1-13, Valdosta State 1-0

Kickoff Returns-Yards: Chowan 1-19, Valdosta State 4-91

Interception Returns-Yards: Chowan 0-0, Valdosta State 0-0

Punts (Number-Avg): Chowan 2-43.5, Valdosta State 2-18.0

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

Penalties-Yards: Chowan 1-9, Valdosta State 0-0

Possession Time: Chowan 17:50, Valdosta State 17:52

Third-Down Conversions: Chowan 3-5, Valdosta State 3-9

Fourth-Down Conversions: Chowan 0-0, Valdosta State 1-1

Red-Zone Scores-Chances: Chowan 2-2, Valdosta State 2-2

The Blazers In Control Going Into The Break - Halftime

Valdosta State 28, Delta State 13

Valdosta State is up 15 points after the first half with four total touchdowns, three offensively and one on special teams. Delta State misses out on opportunities to make the game closer but will have the possession to start the second half.

Another Goal Line Stand From The Blazers Defense Before Intermission - 2Q 0:08

Valdosta State 28, Delta State 13

What looked to be an automatic touchdown turns into only a 20-yard field goal to end the second quarter.

Valdosta State Connects On A 84-Yard Touchdown To Extend The Lead - 2Q 2:09

Valdosta State 28, Delta State 10

Sammy Edwards hits Rodney Bullard on a post-route up the field, and Bullard does the rest for an 84-yard touchdown reception right before the two-minute warning.

Check Out The Cole Kirk Scrambling TD From The First Quarter

Valdosta State 21, Delta State 10

Delta State Keeping The Game Close - 2Q 6:42

Valdosta State 21, Delta State 10

The Statesmen get deep into Valdosta State territory but can't punch it in for six, but remain in striking distance with a 26-yard field goal.

Here Is The Scoop And Score From Earlier In The Game

Valdosta State 21, Delta State 7

Valdosta State Capitalizes Off The Delta State Turnover - 2Q 12:51

Valdosta State 21, Delta State 7

The Blazers cash in on the short field with a 1-yard Alfonso Franklin rushing touchdown, putting the Blazers back up 14.

End Of The First Quarter

Valdosta State 14, Delta State 7

Both defenses get clutch back-to-back stops, but the last fumble from Cole Kirk sets up Valdosta State on the DSU 13 going into the second.

The Statesmen Answer Back Quickly And Cut Into The Lead - 1Q 5:04

Valdosta State 14, Delta State 7

Quarterback Cole Kirk keeps the ball on the read option, and it pays off for him with a 25-yard scramble for a touchdown.

Big Scoop And Score From Valdosta State Gives Them An Early Two Possession Lead - 1Q 7:52

Valdosta State 14, Delta State 0

Joko Willis goes 3-3 with the blocked punt, the scoop, and the score to give Valdosta State a 14-0 lead in the first.

Valdosta State Scores With Ease To Open The Game - 1Q 11:12

Valdosta State 7, Delta State 0

A two-yard direct snap touchdown from Jaedon Henry to finish the seven-play drive to begin the game for the Blazers.

The Blazers Will Have The First Possession Of The Game

Valdosta State 0, Delta State 0

Delta State wins the coin toss and chooses to defer to the second half, giving the ball to Valdosta State to start the game.

Valdosta State Football Is Ready To For GameDay As Well

All-Time Record Of Both Teams

Valdosta State's program history record is 334-137-4, while Delta State's is 459-347-18.

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When Is Kickoff Time?

Valdosta State and Delta State will kickoff at 3:00 p.m. EST at  Parker Field at McCool Stadium in Cleveland, MS on FloFootball.

Delta State 2024 Football Schedule 

  • Aug. 29: Mars Hill 16, Delta State 47 (W)
  • Sep. 7: Missouri S&T 18, Delta State 55 (W)
  • Sep. 14: Delta State 7, Wingate 21 (L)
  • Sep. 21: Fort Valley State 24, Delta State 27 (W)
  • Sep. 28: Canceled: Erskine vs. Delta State (Hurricane Helene)
  • Oct. 5: Chowan 9, Delta State 54 (W)
  • Oct. 12: at West Florida, 4 p.m. (L)
  • Oct. 19: West Alabama at Delta State, 4 p.m. (W)
  • Oct. 26: at North Greenville, 1 p.m. (L)
  • Nov. 9: Valdosta State at Delta State, 2 p.m.
  • Nov. 16: at Mississippi College, 12 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. (W)
  • Nov. 9: Delta State at Valdosta State, 3 p.m. ET
  • Nov. 16: West Florida at Valdosta State, 7 p.m.

Delta State 2024 Football Roster

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Gulf South Conference Week 11 Schedule

AFCA NCAA Division II Football Rankings In Week 11

1. Valdosta St. (Ga.) (24) 8-0 - Prev. 1

2. Ferris St. (Mich.) (6) 8-1 - Prev. 2

3. Kutztown (Pa.) 9-0 - Prev. 4

4. Harding (Ark.) 8-1 - Prev. 6

5. Grand Valley St. (Mich.) 8-1 - Prev. 7

6. Charleston (W.Va.) 9-0 - Prev. 9

7. Colorado St.-Pueblo 8-1 - Prev. 10

8. Central Oklahoma 8-1 - Prev. 13

9. Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) 8-1 - Prev. 3

10. Slippery Rock (Pa.) 7-1 - Prev. 14

11. Western Colorado 8-1 - Prev. 8

12. West Alabama 7-1 - Prev. 15

13. Pittsburg St. (Kan.) 7-2 - Prev. 5

14. Colorado School of Mines 7-2 - Prev. 18

15. Indianapolis (Ind.) 8-1 - Prev. 19

16. Augustana (S.D.) 7-2 - Prev. 20

17. West Florida 6-2 - Prev. 21

18t. California (Pa.) 7-1 - Prev. 23

18t. Minnesota St. 7-2 - Prev. 22

20. Emporia St. (Kan.) 7-2 - Prev. 11

21t. Carson-Newman (Tenn.) 8-1 - Prev. 24

21t. Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) 7-2 - Prev. 12

23. Angelo St. (Tex.) 7-2 - Prev. NR

24t. Findlay (Ohio) 8-1 - Prev. 25

24t. Wingate (N.C.) 7-1 - Prev. NR

Dropped Out: Johnson C. Smith (N.C.) (16), Central Washington (17)

Others Receiving Votes: Johnson C. Smith (N.C.), 74; Central Washington, 41; Virginia Union, 40; Sioux Falls (S.D.), 24; Fort Hays St. (Kan.), 23; Ashland (Ohio), 18; Colorado Mesa, 15; Central Missouri, 13; Saginaw Valley St. (Mich.), 7; Southern Arkansas, 7; New Haven (Conn.), 4; Miles (Ala.), 1.

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