North Carolina Central Eagles 28–21 Delaware State Hornets: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2022

Quick answer

North Carolina Central Eagles defeated Delaware State Hornets 28–21 in Week 9, 2022. Final score: North Carolina Central Eagles 28, Delaware State Hornets 21.

Game summary

North Carolina Central Eagles beat Delaware State Hornets 28–21 in Week 9 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: C.J. Henry (Delaware State) — 230.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.29 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Wade Inge — 19.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Rahkeem Smith — 2 rec, 62.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina Central (+0.136/play) vs Delaware State (+0.070/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Central Eagles	6	6	6	6	28
Delaware State Hornets	3	6	12	0	21

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NCCUNorth Carolina Central Eagles

+3OPP 22

+3OPP 13

DSUDelaware State Hornets

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Carolina Central
Q1TD
DRD. Richard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
D. Richard rushes 13 yards for a touchdown
Delaware State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 39 yards
North Carolina Central
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
9-3
Field goal good from 22 yards
Delaware State
Q2TD
RSRahkeem Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-9
C.J. Henry pass to Rahkeem Smith for a touchdown (10 yards)
North Carolina Central
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
12-9
Field goal good from 30 yards
Delaware State
Q3TD
RSRahkeem Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Rahkeem Smith rushes 48 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina Central
Q3TD
QMQuentin McCall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Davius Richard pass to Quentin McCall for a touchdown (25 yards)
Delaware State
Q3TD
RSRahkeem Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
C.J. Henry pass to Rahkeem Smith for a touchdown (44 yards)
North Carolina Central
Q4TD
EHE.J. Hicks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Davius Richard pass to E.J. Hicks for a touchdown (25 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

C.J. Henry (Delaware State) — 230.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +6.40 EPA
Davius Richard (North Carolina Central) — 196.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +3.48 EPA
incomplete (North Carolina Central) — 0.0 yds · -0.83 EPA/play -1.65 EPA

Rushing

Wade Inge (Delaware State) — 19.0 yds -0.34 EPA
Davius Richard (North Carolina Central) — 68.0 yds +0.81 EPA
Marquis Gillis (Delaware State) — 42.0 yds +0.30 EPA

Receiving

Rahkeem Smith (Delaware State) — 2 rec · 62.0 yds +0.99 EPA
Latrell Collier (North Carolina Central) — 5 rec · 20.0 yds -0.84 EPA
E.J. Hicks (North Carolina Central) — 3 rec · 52.0 yds +1.80 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
C.J. Henry	Delaware State	22	72.7%	230	2	+0.29	+6.40
Davius Richard	North Carolina Central	19	78.9%	196	2	+0.18	+3.48
incomplete	North Carolina Central	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.83	-1.65
incomplete	Delaware State	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.53	-2.66

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina Central	Delaware State
Plays	36	49
EPA / play	+0.136	+0.070
Total EPA	+4.90	+3.44
Success rate	41.7%	38.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.087	+0.139
Rush EPA / play	+0.205	-0.014
Yards	279	342

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina Central	4	14	-0.82	Ended
Q1	Delaware State	11	68	+1.74	Ended
Q1	North Carolina Central	4	20	-0.74	Ended
Q1	Delaware State	2	5	-0.89	Ended
Q1	Delaware State	1	0	-0.81	Ended
Q1	North Carolina Central	1	13	+3.38	Rush TD
Q1	Delaware State	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	Delaware State	4	20	+0.66	Punt
Q2	North Carolina Central	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	Delaware State	7	49	+1.88	Pass TD
Q2	North Carolina Central	5	65	+2.27	Field goal
Q3	Delaware State	1	6	+0.07	Ended
Q3	North Carolina Central	2	4	-2.69	Ended
Q3	Delaware State	1	22	+2.35	Ended
Q3	North Carolina Central	10	65	+1.70	Ended
Q3	Delaware State	3	15	+0.76	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Delaware State Hornets · C.J. Henry pass intercepted (-8.63 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Central Eagles · Davius Richard pass intercepted (-5.49 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Central Eagles · Punt (-5.23 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Central Eagles · Davius Richard pass to E.J. Hicks for a touchdown (25 yards) (+5.12 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Central Eagles · Davius Richard pass to Quentin McCall for a touchdown (25 yards) (+4.48 EPA)
Q1 · Delaware State Hornets · Kickoff (+4.36 EPA)
Q3 · Delaware State Hornets · Kickoff (+4.28 EPA)
Q3 · Delaware State Hornets · Punt (-4.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Carolina Central Eagles controlled the final (28–21) in Week 9.
Passing edge: C.J. Henry (Delaware State) — 230.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: North Carolina Central at 0.136 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of North Carolina Central Eagles vs Delaware State Hornets?

North Carolina Central Eagles 28, Delaware State Hornets 21 in Week 9 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Central Eagles vs Delaware State Hornets?

North Carolina Central Eagles won with a final score of 28–21.

Where can I find the North Carolina Central Eagles vs Delaware State Hornets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401420803.

Who led North Carolina Central Eagles vs Delaware State Hornets in passing?

C.J. Henry (Delaware State) led passers with 230.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Carolina Central Eagles at Delaware State Hornets in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.