Delaware beats Delaware State 22-3 for First State Cup
Diante Cherry caught a 31-yard pass for a score and ran 19 yards for another TD, and Delaware beat Delaware State 22-3 in Thursday night's season opener for the First State Cup.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Delaware State Hornets
3
Delaware Blue Hens
22
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSU | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DEL | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 22 |
Delaware Stadium · 18,040 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Morgan State Bears | W 24-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Norfolk State Spartans | W 36-33 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | vs North Carolina Central Eagles | L 12-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Franklin Pierce Ravens | W 34-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ UAlbany Great Danes | L 3-28 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:22 3-22
Diante Cherry 19 Yd Run (Frank Raggo Kick)
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Touchdown 2:48 3-15
Diante Cherry 31 Yd pass from Joe Walker (Frank Raggo Kick)
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Field Goal 0:21 3-8
Wisdom Nzidee 24 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:22 0-8
Frank Raggo 25 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:08 0-5
Frank Raggo 21 Yd Field Goal
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Safety 2:07 0-2
Team Safety
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DEL
1 play, -1 yard, 0:14 · End of Game
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DSU 0:14
4 plays, 21 yards, 0:37 · Interception
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DEL 0:51
8 plays, 19 yards, 4:04 · Punt
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DSU 4:55
7 plays, 24 yards, 1:22 · Downs
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DEL 6:22
9 plays, 86 yards, 5:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:22 3-22
Diante Cherry 19 Yd Run (Frank Raggo Kick)
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DSU 11:32
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:37 · Punt
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DEL 12:09
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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DSU
7 plays, 59 yards, 2:48 · Fumble
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DEL 2:48
5 plays, 55 yards, 1:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:48 3-15
Diante Cherry 31 Yd pass from Joe Walker (Frank Raggo Kick)
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DSU 4:10
5 plays, 33 yards, 2:13 · Fumble
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DEL 6:23
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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DSU 7:26
9 plays, 40 yards, 3:03 · Punt
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DEL 10:29
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:42 · Punt
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DSU 13:11
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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DEL
4 plays, 33 yards, 0:21 · Missed FG
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DSU 0:21
9 plays, 68 yards, 2:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:21 3-8
Wisdom Nzidee 24 Yd Field Goal
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DEL 2:22
12 plays, 62 yards, 5:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:22 0-8
Frank Raggo 25 Yd Field Goal
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DSU 7:22
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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DEL 9:08
11 plays, 76 yards, 5:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:08 0-5
Frank Raggo 21 Yd Field Goal
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DSU 14:53
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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DEL 1:52
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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DSU 2:07
1 play, -2 yards, 0:10 · Safety
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Safety 2:07 0-2
Team Safety
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DEL 2:17
7 plays, 30 yards, 4:43 · Punt
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DSU 7:00
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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DEL 8:40
11 plays, 40 yards, 6:20 · Missed FG
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
DSU
DEL
11
1st Downs
27
3-13
3rd down efficiency
8-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
224
Total Yards
432
165
Passing
206
12/28
Comp/Att
15/29
5.9
Yards per pass
7.1
59
Rushing
226
28
Rushing Attempts
49
2.1
Yards per rush
4.6
4-26
Penalties
6-65
3
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
20:10
Possession
39:50
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