Frostburg State Football lost to West Virginia State, 55-37, on Nov. 7, 2026, in Institute, W. Va., despite taking a 17-0 lead with seven minutes gone in the first quarter. The result dropped Frostburg State to 4-6, while West Virginia State improved to 5-5.
Frostburg State Football Takes Early Lead
Frostburg State opened the scoring after Tra’Shaun Timmons returned the kickoff 58 yards to the West Virginia State 32-yard line. Tyler Cook converted a 45-yard field goal, and Jordan Brooks later connected with Ray Adames for a 28-yard touchdown to give the Bobcats a 10-0 advantage.
Gavin Kendrick forced a fumble on West Virginia State’s next possession, and Isaiah Osafo-Mensah recovered it. Brett Patterson then scored on a 22-yard touchdown run, putting Frostburg State ahead 17-0 with seven minutes gone in the opening quarter.
West Virginia State answered with two touchdowns to close the first quarter and took a 21-17 lead in the second. Patterson later caught a swing pass from Brooks and turned it into a 51-yard touchdown, cutting the deficit to 28-24 before West Virginia State extended its lead to 34-24 by halftime.
West Virginia State Pulls Away
West Virginia State increased its advantage to 48-24 after three quarters. Frostburg State opened the fourth quarter with Timmons’ 80-yard kickoff return to the West Virginia State 15-yard line, and Patterson scored from 3 yards out.
West Virginia State answered with Devin Cox’s 42-yard touchdown run before Frostburg State added a late touchdown for the final margin. The Yellow Jackets finished with a 55-37 victory.
Frostburg State Football Statistics
Patterson finished with 105 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Timmons led Frostburg State with seven receptions for 94 yards.
Frostburg State recorded 399 total yards, including 245 passing yards and 154 rushing yards. West Virginia State produced 587 total yards, with 320 passing yards and 267 rushing yards.
MSB Analysis
Frostburg State established an early 17-0 advantage but could not hold off West Virginia State. The Yellow Jackets’ 34-24 halftime lead and 587 total yards helped shape the 55-37 result.
Frostburg State is scheduled to host Fairmont State at noon on Nov. 14 in its season finale.
Source: Original report
