Norfolk State's late field goal hits crossbar in 33–31 loss

Marco Peery's 52-yard field-goal attempt hit the crossbar as time expired, leaving Norfolk State with a 33–31 football loss at Robert Morris on Saturday, October 3.

The Spartans recovered from a 27–10 deficit to take a 31–27 lead with 3:27 remaining. Robert Morris answered with Carson Haggard's 10-yard touchdown pass to Jaqai Carter with 1:25 left.

DaJean Golmond then drove Norfolk State into field-goal range, including an 18-yard completion to Jalyn Daniels on fourth-and-10. Peery's final attempt could not clear the crossbar.

Golmond completed 27 of 45 passes for 371 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. He also caught a six-yard touchdown pass from Brevin Caldwell. Norfolk State outgained Robert Morris 491–366 but fell to 3–3; the Colonials improved to 3–2.

Sources: Official report or box score.

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