NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk State Spartans are regrouping during their bye week after a 31–14 loss to Wofford — their fifth straight defeat — as the team sits at 1–6 heading into conference play. On this week’s episode of the Norfolk State University Coach's Show, 13News Now's Sports team, Brian Smith and Shane Fordham, broke down where the Spartans stand, what’s holding them back and why there’s still optimism in Spartan Nation despite the tough stretch.

The bye week couldn’t come at a better time: Shane said the open week offers “a great time for the Spartans to collect themselves, spend a little extra time in the film room, a little extra time on the field.” As a former college player himself, he explained how the extra practice days make it “one of, if not the most important weeks of

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