Spartans name Jalen Daniels starting quarterback ahead of Week 0 showdown [Video]

NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk State Spartans begin their 2024 season on Saturday in prime time on ABC. They now know which quarterback will lead them into their first ever appearance in the MEAC-SWAC showdown. 

Jalen Daniels was named the starter by head coach Dawson Odums at the school’s fan fest Sunday at Dick’s Sporting Goods. 

Daniels is a transfer from Garden City Community College, and was previously a walk on at the University of South Carolina. The 6’5″ 202 pound signal caller has been locked in a QB battle with incumbent Otto Kuhns throughout the summer. Daniels threw for 9 touchdowns and over 1200 yards in 8 games with Garden City last season.

“Jalen Daniels is going to start for us, and has done a really good job throughout fall camp, got himself …