North Carolina Central earned four MEAC weekly football honors after a 31-12 win over Delaware State. Freshman running back Gino Addison took home Offensive Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week, while defensive lineman Zarion Walters and offensive lineman Victor Goree were recognized for their play.

By the Numbers
  • Addison: 31 carries, 214 yards and 2 touchdowns against Delaware State.
  • Over his past 2 games, Addison has rushed for 383 yards on 53 carries.
  • NCCU held Delaware State to 257 total yards and 1-for-8 on third down.
  • The Eagles totaled 427 yards, including 272 rushing yards, and possessed the ball for more than 37 minutes.
State of Play
  • NCCU scored 31 unanswered points after trailing 6-0, opening conference play with a win.
  • The Eagles are 3-5 overall and 1-0 in the MEAC.
  • Walters recorded 6 solo tackles, 2 tackles for loss and a sack; Goree earned a 93% blocking grade with 3 pancake blocks.
What's Next

NCCU hosts Howard at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET, with the game airing on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

NCCU’s four conference honors reflect a complete team effort: Addison powered the comeback, Walters helped contain Delaware State, and Goree led an offense that controlled the game.