College footballNorth CarolinaSports North Carolina Central Triumphs Over Winston-Salem 47-21 in Season’s Inaugural Match by Lucas Garcia September 3, 2023 written by Lucas Garcia September 3, 2023 10 comments Bookmark 8 In a commanding performance, Davius Richard led North Carolina Central to a decisive 47-21 victory over Division II team Winston-Salem in the season’s inaugural game this past Saturday. Completing 15 of his 22 attempted passes, Richard amassed 236 yards. He connected for touchdowns on plays of 40 yards to Latrell Collier, 12 yards to J’Mari Taylor, and an impressive 86 yards to Quentin McCall, setting the stage for a substantial 37-0 lead by halftime. Contributing to the offensive prowess, Collier registered 72 yards on the ground, while Richard added an additional 42 rushing yards. McCall contributed significantly to the aerial game, hauling in two passes for a total of 93 yards. Altogether, the Eagles racked up 448 yards of offense—277 through the air and 171 on the ground. On the opposing side, the Rams generated 312 total yards, consisting of 189 passing and 123 rushing yards. Daylin Lee successfully completed 14 out of 24 passes, accumulating 189 yards and scoring one touchdown. RJ Mobley emerged as the primary receiver for the Rams, recording 113 yards over seven receptions. The Eagles enter this season on the heels of an exceptional 2022 campaign, during which they notched 10 wins. This accomplishment marked them as the third team in the history of the school to achieve such a feat and culminated in the program securing its highest-ever FCS national ranking at 17th place. Further embellishing their credentials, Richard holds the title of the reigning MEAC Offensive Player of the Year, while senior defensive back Khalil Baker has been honored as the current MEAC Defensive Player of the Year. —- For more information, visit College Football on Big Big News and AP Top 25 College Football Poll on Big Big News. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about North Carolina Central vs Winston-Salem season openerWho won the season opener between North Carolina Central and Winston-Salem?How did quarterback Davius Richard perform in the game?What was the halftime score?How many yards of total offense did North Carolina Central accumulate?How did Winston-Salem perform offensively?Who were the standout performers for Winston-Salem?How did the 2022 season impact North Carolina Central’s performance?Who holds current MEAC Player of the Year titles for North Carolina Central?More about North Carolina Central vs Winston-Salem season opener Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about North Carolina Central vs Winston-Salem season opener Who won the season opener between North Carolina Central and Winston-Salem? North Carolina Central secured a decisive 47-21 victory over Winston-Salem in the season’s inaugural match. How did quarterback Davius Richard perform in the game? Davius Richard exhibited a stellar performance, completing 15 of 22 passes for a total of 236 yards. He also threw three touchdowns—of 40 yards to Latrell Collier, 12 yards to J’Mari Taylor, and 86 yards to Quentin McCall. What was the halftime score? North Carolina Central held a commanding lead of 37-0 over Winston-Salem by halftime. How many yards of total offense did North Carolina Central accumulate? The Eagles amassed a total of 448 yards of offense, with 277 yards coming from passing and 171 yards from rushing. How did Winston-Salem perform offensively? Winston-Salem generated 312 total yards during the game, of which 189 yards were passing and 123 yards were rushing. Who were the standout performers for Winston-Salem? Quarterback Daylin Lee completed 14 out of 24 passes for 189 yards and one touchdown. RJ Mobley was the leading receiver, accumulating 113 yards on seven catches. How did the 2022 season impact North Carolina Central’s performance? North Carolina Central is coming off a successful 2022 season in which they became the third team in school history to win 10 games. This accomplishment led to the program securing its highest-ever FCS national ranking at 17th place. Who holds current MEAC Player of the Year titles for North Carolina Central? Davius Richard is the reigning MEAC Offensive Player of the Year, and senior defensive back Khalil Baker holds the title for MEAC Defensive Player of the Year. 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With a keen eye for market analysis and a knack for spotting investment prospects, he keeps investors informed and ahead of the curve. previous post UNLV Inaugurates Barry Odom Tenure with 44-14 Triumph over Bryant next post Casey Thompson Delivers Five Touchdown Throws in FAU’s Inaugural Game Under Coach Tom Herman You may also like Bookmark Spain’s World Cup Winners Arrive at Training Camp... September 19, 2023 Bookmark Colorado State Coach Reveals Safety Henry Blackburn Subjected... September 19, 2023 Bookmark Michigan State tells football coach Mel Tucker it... September 18, 2023 Bookmark Republican legislatures flex muscles to keep power in... September 18, 2023 Bookmark Colorado Buffaloes Enter Challenging Phase of Season, Absent... September 18, 2023 Bookmark Republicans in North Carolina Aim to Gain Control... September 18, 2023 10 comments MEAC_Follower September 3, 2023 - 2:55 am Davius Richard as Offensive Player of the Year? totally deserved. And kudos to Khalil Baker on the defensive side. Reply RJ_Mobley_Fan September 3, 2023 - 4:25 am ok but lets not ignore RJ Mobley’s 113 yards. Kid’s got talent, even if the team lost. Reply EagleEye September 3, 2023 - 6:38 am Latrell Collier and Quentin McCall are names to watch, guys. Those long completions are no fluke. Reply JohnDoe42 September 3, 2023 - 1:40 pm Wow, Richard is killin it! 236 yards and 3 TDs? That’s what I call a season opener! Reply FootballFanatic September 3, 2023 - 3:15 pm No surprise here, NC Central had a killer last season. 10 wins ain’t a joke folks. Reply RealTalk September 3, 2023 - 3:27 pm anyone got links to the full game? wanna see Richard’s passes in action. Reply GameDay September 3, 2023 - 3:34 pm NC Central is a team to watch this season. If they keep this up, another high FCS ranking is in the bag. Reply SportySpice September 3, 2023 - 6:36 pm halftime 37-0? Ouch, Winston-Salem gotta up their game. Reply GridironGuru September 3, 2023 - 7:04 pm 448 total yards for NC Central vs 312 for Winston. Numbers don’t lie, domination from start to finish. Reply SkepticalSally September 3, 2023 - 10:32 pm One game doesn’t make a season, guys. Let’s see how they do against stronger opponents. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ