Box Score Salisbury, NC – Livingstone edged out Fayetteville State in Alumni Memorial Stadium with a final score of 24-19 to improve to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in the CIAA standings. The Broncos fall to 3-3 and 2-2 in the conference.
 
"We turned the ball over six times," said Head Coach Richard Hayes! "The difference in the game was six points. We threw a pick-six. We had four interceptions. We had two fumbles. You won't beat anybody like that, especially in this conference. It was a tough day for us."
 
Both teams traded field goals in the first quarter, with FSU's John Hernandez-Vargas and LC's Jason Zapata converting for their respective teams. Livingstone took the lead in the second quarter with a touchdown pass from Alston to Deloatch, followed by a Fayetteville State touchdown run by Syheam McQueen to tie the game. However, Livingstone quickly responded with an interception return for a touchdown by Reeder, ending the half at 17-10.
 
In the third quarter, Livingstone extended their lead with a rushing touchdown by Alston. Fayetteville State fought back in the fourth quarter with a long touchdown pass from Demari Daniels to Mali Harris-Strayhorn, narrowing the gap to 24-17. In the final moments, Fayetteville State managed to score a safety, but it wasn't enough to overcome Livingstone's lead.
 
The quarterbacks for Fayetteville State had a mixed performance in the game. Joe Owens Jr. completed 12 of 25 passes for 93 yards but struggled with accuracy, throwing two interceptions and no touchdowns, resulting in a QBR of 63.2. His longest completion was 17 yards, and he was sacked three times, indicating pressure from the opposing defense. On the other hand, Demari Daniels, despite limited attempts, made a significant impact with a QBR of 165.7. He completed 3 of 6 passes for 91 yards, including a crucial 67-yard touchdown pass. However, he also threw two interceptions and was sacked twice.
 
Mali Harris-Strayhorn was a key target, leading the team in receiving yards with 77 and scoring the only receiving touchdown. On the ground, John Milligan was notable, gaining 82 yards on 15 carries, and maintaining a solid average of 5.5 yards per carry.
 
Elijah Casey and Solo Barnes were standout performers for Fayetteville State's defense. Casey led the team with 11 total tackles, including 3 solo tackles and 8 assists. Barnes also had a significant impact with 9 total tackles, including 3 solo tackles and 6 assists, and made crucial plays behind the line of scrimmage with 2 solo sacks, accounting for 15 yards. Additionally, Theniias Moss contributed 6 total tackles and 2 solo tackles for loss, resulting in 17 yards lost for the opposing team.
 
Fayetteville State will utilize a BYE week to regroup before facing Shaw in Luther Nick Jeralds Stadium for Homecoming.