North Carolina A&T made quite a first impression Sunday, rolling to a dominant 47-13 win over Alabama A&M in the annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge. The Aggies rushed for 307 yards in that game (See Pivotal Players), which is their best rushing total against an FCS opponent in coach Rod Broadway’s four seasons. The defense was stout too, holding the opposition to 3.0 yards per carry on the ground. That’s what this team is known for after leading all FCS teams in rush defense last year (90.3 yards per game). As for Broadway, he has the Aggies moving in the right direction after a 7-4 finish last year. They were picked third in the MEAC preseason poll and received votes in the FCS rankings this week.
Key Matchup
North Carolina A&T makes a priority of shutting down opposing rushing attacks, and the Chants fully expect to face a stacked defensive front. If so, they’ll have no qualms expanding their passing attack. Therefore, the game could hinge on how the Aggies’ starting cornerbacks – senior Donald Mattocks and junior Tony McRae – defend Coastal Carolina’s taller receivers and junior quarterback Alex Ross’ precise passing.
• Where | Aggie Stadium (capacity: 21,500), Greensboro, N.C.
• When | 6 p.m. Saturday
• All-time series | Coastal Carolina leads 4-0
• Weather | 87 degrees and mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain
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