Box Score Nov. 9, 2008
Final Stats
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - North Carolina Central University found out the hard way why Cal Poly is the third-ranked team in the nation (NCAA Division I-FCS), as the Mustangs amassed 508 total yards during a 49-3 victory over the visiting Eagles inside Alex G. Spanos Stadium in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
No. 3 Cal Poly (7-1) rushed for 386 yards and five touchdowns on 55 carries, while throwing for 122 yards and two scores in the homecoming win.
NCCU (2-7) managed 123 total yards with 82 yards rushing and 41 yards passing, the Eagles lowest total through the air since Oct. 13, 2001 at Winston-Salem State (14-0 loss; 2 passing yards).
In the loss, NCCU senior kicker Brandon Gilbert connected on a 39-yard field goal to tie the school record for career field goals with 40, equaling Kevin Houston's (1992-95) standard.
Cal Poly quarterback Jonathan Dally had a hand in four touchdowns, including two through the air and two on the ground, with 101 yards passing and 44 yards rushing.
Ten different Mustangs ran for 20 yards or more, topped by James Noble with 64 yards and two trips to the end zone.
Cal Poly's top receiver and NFL draft prospect Ramses Barden caught three passes for 36 yards and two scores.
NCCU sophomore running back Justin Campbell came off the bench to run for a team-best 31 yards on six attempts.
Sophomore Keon Williams also came off the bench to throw for 40 yards on 5-of-15 passing with an interception. Williams replaced rookie signal caller Michael Johnson, who completed just 1-of-6 passes for 1 yard and an interception.
Will Scott and Wayne Blackwell caught two passes each for the Eagles.
The NCCU defense was topped by senior linebacker Alex Winters with eight tackles, while lineman Teryl White, safety Jeffrey Henderson and linebacker Calvin Hillie contributed seven takedowns each. California native Troy McConico finished with four tackles in his return to his home state.
NCCU returns home to O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium to host rival Winston-Salem State next Saturday (Nov. 15) at 1:30 p.m.
