UNC Pembroke delivered one of the biggest wins in program history Saturday, blanking No. 20 Valdosta State 31-0 on the road. The Braves (4-1) not only toppled last year’s Division II national runner-up, but snapped the Blazers’ remarkable 395-game scoring streak that dated back to 1991, according to D2Football.com.
It also marked UNCP’s second victory over a ranked opponent this season, adding to a résumé that already includes a win against then-No. 16 Delta State.
Key Storylines
- Historic Shutout: Valdosta State hadn’t been blanked in 34 years until Saturday. The Braves’ defense smothered the Blazers, holding a team averaging 220 rushing yards to just 20 on 22 carries.
- Kennedy Shines: Wideout Que Kennedy was nearly unstoppable, hauling in three catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns, including a back-breaking 74-yarder late in the third quarter.
- QB Duo Produces: Tre Robinson (119 yards, 1 TD) and Marcus Martin (112 yards, 1 TD) combined for 231 passing yards and kept the offense balanced.
- Defensive Statement: Jamiel Davis sealed the shutout with a 45-yard interception return for a touchdown, while Donovan Woods and Britton Pascoe also picked off passes.
- Program Momentum: With two ranked wins and a 4-1 record, UNC Pembroke is rapidly building a case for a spot in the national top 25.
- Leading The Series: UNC Pembroke improved to 3-1 all-time against Valdosta State, dating back to 2013. The last meeting came in 2016 when the Braves knocked off Valdosta 24-21 in the D2 playoffs.
Jamiel Davis with the pick 6!
BRAVES 31, VSU 0#BraveNation pic.twitter.com/oayOwnmPyT— UNCP Braves Football (@UNCP_Football) September 27, 2025
Scoring Summary
2nd Quarter
- 9:39 – UNCP: Taylor Harris 20-yd FG (14 plays, 75 yds, 7:02) — Braves 3-0
- 0:23 – UNCP: Que Kennedy 15-yd pass from Tre Robinson (Harris kick) (6 plays, 65 yds, 1:03) — Braves 10-0
3rd Quarter
- 8:47 – UNCP: Joel Felder 1-yd run (Harris kick) (12 plays, 42 yds, 6:04) — Braves 17-0
- 4:11 – UNCP: Kennedy 74-yd pass from Marcus Martin (Harris kick) (3 plays, 83 yds, 1:23) — Braves 24-0
4th Quarter
- 10:11 – UNCP: Jamiel Davis 45-yd interception return (Harris kick) — Braves 31-0
By the Numbers
- Team Offense: UNCP 325 total yds (231 pass, 94 rush); Valdosta 332 total yds (312 pass, 20 rush)
- First Downs: UNCP 14; Valdosta 18
- Turnovers: UNCP 2; Valdosta 5 (3 INT, 2 fumbles)
- Time of Possession: Braves controlled long drives, highlighted by a 14-play, 75-yd march in the 2nd quarter.
UNCP Leaders
- Passing: Tre Robinson 11-17, 119 yds, 1 TD; Marcus Martin 3-6, 112 yds, 1 TD
- Receiving: Que Kennedy 3 rec., 130 yds, 2 TD (long 74)
- Rushing: Joel Felder 19 carries, 46 yds, 1 TD
- Defense: Jamiel Davis 45-yd INT-TD; Donovan Woods & Britton Pascoe with INTs; Isi Etute sack & forced fumble
Valdosta State
- Passing: 30-52, 312 yds, 0 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing: 22 carries, 20 yds (0.9 avg)
