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Monmouth Outlasts Delaware State 49-38 Behind Robertson and Nelson

The win gives the Hawks their first 4-1 start since 2017.

Overview

  • Derek Robertson threw for 351 yards and four touchdowns to pace Monmouth’s passing attack.
  • Rodney Nelson rushed 32 times for 203 yards and two scores as the Hawks piled up 636 total yards and punted once.
  • Delaware State leaned on the ground game with 285 rushing yards, led by Marquis Gillis’ 132, while James Jones scored three short rushing touchdowns.
  • Tra Neal caught two touchdowns and, on a trick play, threw a pass that set up a 33-yard TD to Jack Neri before adding the clinching 25-yard scoring grab with 8:40 left.
  • The Hornets pulled even at 28-28 and 35-35 in the third quarter before Monmouth pulled away to improve to 4-1, dropping Delaware State to 3-3.