BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – Fayetteville State used touchdowns on offense, defense, and special teams to roll past Bluefield State 51-13 on Saturday, improving to 5-3 overall and 4-2 in CIAA play.
The Broncos improved to 6-3 overall and 5-2 in conference play after turning a 7-7 first-quarter tie into a runaway victory. Fayetteville State scored 36 points in the second quarter alone and never looked back.
Quarterback
Jamir Dismukes accounted for three touchdown passes while completing 11-of-16 passes for 117 yards. He also rushed for a team-high 70 yards on six carries. Dismukes connected with
Jayden Frazier,
Marcus Fleming, and
Devin Grainger for touchdowns in the victory.
Fleming led Fayetteville State's receiving corps with four catches for 38 yards and a touchdown, while Grainger added a 16-yard scoring reception.
On the ground,
Malik Fuller scored twice, rushing for a touchdown and adding a successful two-point conversion run.
Braylon Vinson contributed a rushing touchdown as the Broncos totaled 136 rushing yards and 257 yards of total offense.
Defensively,
Kadynce Watson led the Broncos with seven tackles, while
Jatavien Taylor recorded six tackles, a sack, and two tackles for loss.
Christopher Bentley added three tackles to go along with his pick-six, and the Broncos limited Bluefield State to 68 rushing yards.
After Fuller's 2-yard touchdown run gave the Broncos an early 7-0 advantage, Bluefield State answered with a 75-yard scoring drive to tie the game. From that point, Fayetteville State dominated the contest, scoring five touchdowns in the second quarter to build a commanding 43-7 halftime lead.
The Broncos' defense ignited the surge when freshman defensive back Bentley intercepted a pass and returned it 76 yards for a touchdown early in the second quarter. Special teams added to the momentum moments later as
Amari Best blocked a punt and recovered it in the end zone for another score.
Bluefield State was paced by quarterback Rishon Holmes, who threw for 238 yards and a touchdown while adding a rushing score. Receiver Brandon Wiley finished with three receptions for 128 yards.
Fayetteville State controlled the game from start to finish after the opening quarter, holding a 33:37 to 26:03 advantage in time of possession and converting four of four red-zone opportunities into touchdowns.
The Broncos return home next Saturday, Oct. 31, when they host Bowie State for Senior Day at Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium. Fans can follow all the action on FSUBroncos.com and on social media by following @FSUBroncos.
