Overview
- Delaware State beat Norfolk State 27–20 in Philadelphia, lifting DeSean Jackson’s Hornets to 6–3, their best mark since 2012, while Michael Vick’s Spartans fell to 1–8.
- The neutral‑site game was moved to Lincoln Financial Field with the Philadelphia Eagles’ support, marking a high‑profile HBCU showcase in an NFL venue.
- Attendance and revenue figures were reported rather than audited, with a Delaware State alumna and producer citing conversations with the school’s president about 47,266 tickets sold and more than $1 million gross for the programs.
- Images showing empty sections circulated online, prompting questions about in‑stadium distribution even as organizers touted strong sales and receipts.
- The night featured a midfield embrace between Jackson and Vick and drew celebrities including Cam Newton, Marshawn Lynch, Meek Mill, and Eagles great Brandon Graham.