BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Chicago State returned home looking to regain momentum, but Norfolk State secured a 43–20 victory over the Cougars. The Spartans produced 43 points, creating a 23-point advantage.
Norfolk State University 43 · Chicago State University 20
Game date: Sep 26, 2026 · America/Chicago
Published: Oct 12, 2026
College · Football
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Chicago State returned home looking to regain momentum, but Norfolk State secured a 43–20 victory over the Cougars. The Spartans produced 43 points, creating a 23-point advantage.
Chicago State managed 20 points but couldn't generate enough scoring production to challenge Norfolk State's total. The loss moved Chicago State to 1–4 through five games of its inaugural season.
While the Cougars had already celebrated their historic first victory, the Norfolk State matchup demonstrated the ongoing challenge of developing consistency. Chicago State continued its first campaign with another difficult result and additional experience against Division I competition.
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