It was a Battle of the Birds when Fairfield challenged Norwich on Friday. The Fairfield Falcons were dealt a 58-28 loss at the hands of the Norwich Eagles. The Falcons have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Fairfield lost, don't look at Connor Fowler. Despite the final result, he rushed for 97 yards, and also threw for 82 yards and a touchdown on only five passes. An impressive showing, but Fowler really ramped things up playing D: he made 15 total tackles and defended a pass.
Fairfield wouldn't let Norwich keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Fairfield can thank Gavin Foster and Brodie Snodgrass for forcing both of them.
Fairfield now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Norwich, their win ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-4.
Fairfield will host Stafford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fairfield is facing Stafford at the right time seeing as Stafford is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Norwich, they will stay at home for another week and welcome Central Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Central Christian will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Norwich surely won't give up without a fight.
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