North Carolina Central beats Norfolk State in Circle City Classic in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Walker Harris threw four touchdown passes and North Carolina Central defeated Norfolk State 37-10 on Saturday in the Circle City Classic at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Circle City Classic is an annual game played since 1984 that features teams from two historically Black colleges and universities.

Harris was 19-of-25 passing for 245 yards in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener for both teams. Two of his touchdown throws went to Markell Quick, who finished with 124 yards receiving including a 63-yard connection to open the scoring midway through the first quarter.

J’Mari Taylor ran for 86 yards rushing and a score on 11 carries for the Eagles (3-2, 1-0).

The Spartans (2-4, 0-1) could get little going offensively. Jalen Daniels passed for 85 yards and rushed for 63 more.