Branche runs for school rushing record as NSU rolls 42-6 over SSU

SAVANNAH, Ga. - The game ended, but there was one carry left to make. Norfolk State football players sprinted from their sideline to the middle of the field. As they jumped up and down at midfield, the Spartans' offensive linemen hoisted running back DeAngelo Branche on their shoulders.

The Spartans were celebrating their 42-6 victory over Savannah State and were rejoicing in Branche becoming Norfolk State's all-time leading rusher.

Branche, a 5-foot-11, 200-pound redshirt senior from Maury High School, ran 41 times for 233 yards and three touchdowns to set the record. The Norfolk native finished his career with 3,678 yards rushing on 741 carries, eclipsing the previous mark set by LaRue Harrington, who ran for 3,659 yards on 825 carries from 1976-79.


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FINAL: Norfolk State 42, Savannah State 6

Norfolk State University beat Savannah State University, 42-6, to spoil the Tigers' Homecoming on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Norfolk State (6-5) was led by senior running back DeAngelo Branche, who became the Spartans' all-time leading rusher. Branche ran for 233 yards and three touchdowns on 41 carries.

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