Somebody has to win.

That’s the simplest way to frame Saturday’s Battle of the Bay, where Norfolk State and Hampton both limp in at 1-4 and on three-game losing streaks. The rivalry still carries its weight in the 757, but this year’s version doubles as a desperate search for momentum.

For Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick, that means shaking things up. After blowing a two-touchdown lead in last week’s loss to previously winless Wagner, Vick said his team has no identity yet. But he believes changes to personnel and roles could help jump-start the Spartans.

“As a coach, it’s my job to make sure we put guys in a position and see what they can actually do,” Vick said. “I feel like I’m starting to get a clearer picture. There’s a lot of football ahead, and I’m excited about what we hav

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