Overview
- A blocked punt that Amir Anderson turned into a touchdown provided the decisive swing as Delaware State took a 10-6 halftime lead and held on.
- Kaiden Bennett hit Tahmir Ellis for a 24-yard score and James Jones added a 76-yard touchdown run, while Norfolk State’s Otto Kuhns threw for 311 yards and three TDs including a 70-yarder to JJ Evans.
- The Hornets improved to 6-3 overall and 2-0 in MEAC play, per the AP, as the Spartans slipped to 1-8 with a seven-game losing streak following Vick’s midseason defensive staff changes.
- Moved from Dover to Lincoln Financial Field at Jackson’s proposal, the game was hosted by the Philadelphia Eagles as the stadium’s first featuring two HBCUs.
- ESPNU broadcast the matchup nationally as fans, NFL alumni and city leaders attended, with Mayor Cherelle Parker presenting commemorative Liberty Bells to both coaches.