Cowan, Thomas led Campbell’s rushing attack over North Carolina Central 38-31

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — JJ Cowan rushed for 139 yards and a touchdown, while De’Von Thomas contributed 89 yards and two scores as Campbell secured a 38-31 victory over North Carolina Central on Saturday. The Fighting Camels (5-1), ranked No. 18, controlled the game early, leading 31-14 before North Carolina Central mounted a 17-point surge in the third quarter to tie the score.

Thomas proved to be a force, scoring on a 4-yard and a 32-yard run, becoming the third player this season to achieve at least two touchdowns in a game. Cowan added a 3-yard touchdown late in the first half to boost Campbell's lead. North Carolina Central (2-4) closed the gap to 31-24 following Riley Daniels' 47-yard field goal before Zion Dobson broke a 62-yard touchdown run to tie the game once more.

Campbell regained the lead on a 11-play, 56-yard drive, culminating in Kamden Sixkiller's 9-yard touchdown pass to Jyron Waiters with 7:28 left in the third. Sixkiller, who completed 226 yards and a touchdown, also scored on a 1-yard run. Campbell concluded the game with 262 rushing yards and four touchdowns, while Nelson Layne provided 59 yards and two touchdowns for North Carolina Central.

Dobson contributed 80 yards rushing and a score. North Carolina Central will next host William & Mary next Saturday, while Campbell enjoys a bye week before hosting Towson on October 17.