{
  "id": 11815334,
  "title": "Cowan, Thomas led Campbell's rushing attack over North Carolina Central 38-31",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/cowan-thomas-led-campbells-rushing-attack-over-north-carolina-central-11815334",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T01:38:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cowan-thomas-led-campbells-rushing-013824194.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling matchup, Campbell's rushing attack led them to a 38-31 victory over North Carolina Central on Saturday. J.J. Cowan was the clear star of the game, rushing for 139 yards and scoring a touchdown. De’Von Thomas also had a solid performance, gaining 89 yards and two touchdowns. The Fighting Camels (5-1), currently ranked No. 18 in the Stats Perform poll, took an early lead and never relinquished it. However, North Carolina Central mounted a strong comeback, scoring 17 consecutive points to tie the game in the third quarter. Thomas proved his worth once again, rushing for 32 yards and scoring a second touchdown. Cowan added a 3-yard scoring run in the first quarter. Despite a field goal by Riley Daniels, extending the lead to 31-24, Campbell regained the lead on a 56-yard drive capped by a 9-yard touchdown pass to Jyron Waiters with 7:28 left in the game. Quarterback Kamden Sixkiller was a key contributor, throwing for 226 yards and a touchdown and also scoring on a 1-yard run. Sixkiller completed 11 of 15 passes for the 56-yard drive. Campbell finished with an impressive 262 rushing yards and four touchdowns. For North Carolina Central, Nelson Layne rushed for 59 yards and two touchdowns, while Zion Dobson contributed 80 rushing yards and a score. As the season progresses, North Carolina Central will host William & Mary next Saturday, while Campbell will have a bye week before facing Towson on October 17.",
  "summary": "(AP) — JJ Cowan rushed for 139 yards and a touchdown, and De’Von Thomas added 89 yards and two scores as Campbell held off North Carolina Central 38-31 on Saturday.The Fighting Camels (5-1), ranked No.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Cowan, Thomas led Campbell’s rushing attack over North Carolina Central 38-31",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/cowan-thomas-led-campbells-rushing-attack-over-north-carolina-central",
        "published": "2026-10-04T01:39:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Perry's two rushing TDs help carry Western Carolina to upset win over Tennessee Tech 44-20",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/perrys-two-rushing-tds-help-carry-western-carolina-to-upset-win-over",
        "published": "2026-10-04T02:47:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}