FRANKFORT, Ky. – Quarterback Denim Johnson threw for a career-high 392 yards and five touchdowns as Kentucky State extended their win streak to six with a 43-28 victory over Clark Atlanta Saturday afternoon inside Alumni Stadium.
 
Johnson was nearly flawless, completing 16 of 21 passes for five touchdowns. Three of those touchdowns came from Darius Cyprian who had 254-receiving yards on six receptions.
 
Senior receiver Jon McCall added four catches for 99 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Chad Elzy contributed both on the ground and in the end zone with a four-yard touchdown rush late in the second quarter.
 
On defense, Navy Curry led the Thorobreds with eight total tackles, while McConnell added an interception and a fumble recovery. The defense limited Clark Atlanta to just 32 rushing yards on 24 attempts despite the Panthers' 457 total yards through the air.
 
Kentucky State finished with 497 total yards of offense, averaging 11.6 yards per play. Clark Atlanta was led by quarterback Xzavier Jackson, who threw for 425 yards and four touchdowns, three of which went to Armone Harris, who had 15 catches for 225 yards.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
05:30 – KSU – Denim Johnson connected with Darius Cyprian for an 80-yard touchdown on the first play following an interception by Lawrence McConnell. Dakota Arrington found Camden Saunders for the two-point conversion. 1 play, 80 yards, 0:30. Kentucky State 8, Clark Atlanta 0
 
Second Quarter
14:40 – CAU – Carlos Lopez hit a 25-yard field goal to get the Panthers on the board. 13 plays, 46 yards, 5:27. Kentucky State 8, Clark Atlanta 3
 
13:41 – KSU – Johnson found Jon McCall downfield for a 54-yard touchdown, answered with Leland Gantz's PAT. 2 plays, 60 yards, 0:59. Kentucky State 15, Clark Atlanta 3
 
06:50 – CAU – Xzavier Jackson hit Armone Harris for a 10-yard touchdown to trim the margin. Lopez added the PAT. 10 plays, 46 yards, 5:03. Kentucky State 15, Clark Atlanta 10
 
04:32 – KSU – Johnson again connected with McCall for a 36-yard touchdown; Gantz's PAT was good. 4 plays, 38 yards, 1:43. Kentucky State 22, Clark Atlanta 10
 
00:28 – KSU – Chad Elzy powered in from four yards out to close the half. Gantz converted the extra point. 4 plays, 58 yards, 0:37. Kentucky State 29, Clark Atlanta 10
 
Third Quarter
11:06 – KSU – Johnson hit Cyprian in stride for an 81-yard touchdown; Gantz added the point-after. 1 play, 81 yards, 0:34. Kentucky State 36, Clark Atlanta 10
 
01:38 – CAU – Jackson found Harris for a 3-yard touchdown to end the period. 8 plays, 85 yards, 4:52. Kentucky State 36, Clark Atlanta 16
 
Fourth Quarter
10:15 – CAU – Jackson connected with Harris for his third touchdown of the day, a 19-yard strike. 7 plays, 70 yards, 2:57. Kentucky State 36, Clark Atlanta 22
 
05:45 – KSU – Johnson tossed his fifth touchdown of the game, a 35-yard pass to Cyprian; Gantz remained perfect on PATs. 6 plays, 70 yards, 4:15. Kentucky State 43, Clark Atlanta 22
 
05:08 – CAU – Harris caught another Jackson pass, this time for 28 yards, completing a four-touchdown performance. 2 plays, 65 yards, 0:37. Kentucky State 43, Clark Atlanta 28
 
UP NEXT
The Thorobreds will travel to Jackson, Tenn. to take on league foe Lane, on Saturday, Nov. 8th at 3:00 p.m. inside of Lane Stadium.
 
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