Overview
- The university announced the new agreement on Dec. 23, keeping Jackson under contract through the 2028 season.
- In his first year, the Hornets went 8-4 for their most wins since 2007 and their first winning season since 2012, leading the FCS at 291.2 rushing yards per game and averaging 32.25 points.
- Delaware State reached the MEAC championship game and fell 28-17 to South Carolina State, finishing second after preseason predictions had the team last.
- A season highlight was a 27-20 victory over Michael Vick’s Norfolk State at Lincoln Financial Field before a crowd of more than 47,000.
- Jackson, 39, said there is “unfinished business” and was recognized as the Boxtorow HBCU Coach of the Year for his debut campaign.