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Howard Bison vs. Delaware State Hornets: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Bison defeat Hornets 17–10 in Week 9

Quinton Williams paced the box score as Bison closed out a 17–10 Week 9 finish.

Howard Bison 17 3-5 Winner
Final 17–10
Delaware State Hornets 10 1-6
Winner
Howard Bison
Final score
17–10
Halftime
Howard Bison 9–6 Delaware State Hornets
Top passer
Quinton Williams
FantasyHQ MVP
Quinton Williams

Top CFB performers · Bison

  • Quinton Williams 172.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +4.8 EPA
  • Jarett Hunter 82.0 yds · 1 TD -0.0 EPA
  • Ian Wheeler 47.0 yds +3.7 EPA

Top CFB performers · Hornets

  • Aaron Angelos 128.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +2.9 EPA
  • Marquis Gillis 74.0 yds · 1 TD +4.7 EPA
  • Rahkeem Smith 22.0 yds +1.1 EPA

Quick answer

Howard Bison defeated Delaware State Hornets 17–10 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Howard Bison 17, Delaware State Hornets 10.

Game summary

Howard Bison beat Delaware State Hornets 17–10 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 5 plays.
  • Passing leader: Quinton Williams (Howard) — 172.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.19 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Jarett Hunter — 82.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Kasey Hawthorne — 8 rec, 107.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Howard (+0.052/play) vs Delaware State (+0.021/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Howard Bison090617
Delaware State Hornets063010

Scoring Map

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

HOWHoward Bison
DSUDelaware State Hornets

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Howard
    Q2TD
    KHKasey Hawthorne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Quinton Williams pass to Kasey Hawthorne for a touchdown (44 yards)

  2. Delaware State
    Q2TD
    MGMarquis Gillis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Marquis Gillis rushes 11 yards for a touchdown

  3. Howard
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 22
    Score
    9-6

    Field goal good from 39 yards

  4. Delaware State
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 17
    Score
    9-9

    Field goal good from 34 yards

  5. Howard
    Q4TD
    JHJarett Hunter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-9

    Jarett Hunter rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Quinton Williams (Howard) — 172.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +4.84 EPA
  • Aaron Angelos (Delaware State) — 128.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +2.92 EPA
  • Jaden Sutton (Delaware State) — 0.0 yds · -1.77 EPA/play -1.77 EPA

Rushing

  • Jarett Hunter (Howard) — 82.0 yds · 1 TD -0.00 EPA
  • Marquis Gillis (Delaware State) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA
  • Ian Wheeler (Howard) — 47.0 yds +0.53 EPA

Receiving

  • Kasey Hawthorne (Howard) — 8 rec · 107.0 yds +0.86 EPA
  • EJ Core (Delaware State) — 4 rec · 75.0 yds +0.89 EPA
  • NyGhee Lolley (Delaware State) — 2 rec · 11.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Quinton WilliamsHoward2673.1%1721+0.19+4.84
Aaron AngelosDelaware State1952.6%1280+0.15+2.92
Jaden SuttonDelaware State10.0%00-1.77-1.77
Rahkeem SmithDelaware State10.0%250-4.89-4.89

Team EPA comparison

StatHowardDelaware State
Plays6246
EPA / play+0.052+0.021
Total EPA+3.22+0.96
Success rate48.4%50.0%
Pass EPA / play+0.186-0.178
Rush EPA / play-0.045+0.188
Yards322283

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Howard719-4.46Ended
Q1Delaware State511-2.76Punt
Q1Howard39-1.17Punt
Q1Delaware State310+0.88Punt
Q1Howard513-2.37Punt
Q1Delaware State617-1.51Punt
Q2Howard475+5.75Pass TD
Q2Delaware State555+4.67Rush TD
Q2Howard1343-0.59Field goal
Q2Delaware State527-0.48Punt
Q2Howard10-0.65Ended
Q3Delaware State1163+1.55Field goal
Q3Howard841+0.24Punt
Q3Delaware State26-0.78Punt
Q3Howard1492+7.66Rush TD
Q4Delaware State994-0.61Interception

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Delaware State Hornets · Rahkeem Smith pass intercepted (-4.89 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Howard Bison · Quinton Williams pass to Kasey Hawthorne for a touchdown (44 yards) (+3.69 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Howard Bison · Quinton Williams sacked for a loss of 11 yards (3rd & 4) (-3.4 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Delaware State Hornets · Punt (-3.34 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Howard Bison · Quinton Williams pass to Kasey Hawthorne for 13 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.09 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Howard Bison · Quinton Williams — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.86 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Delaware State Hornets · Marquis Gillis rushes 11 yards for a touchdown (+2.85 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Howard Bison · Punt (-2.84 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Howard Bison controlled the final (17–10) in Week 9.
  • Passing edge: Quinton Williams (Howard) — 172.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: Howard at 0.052 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 Howard Bison vs Delaware State Hornets?

Howard Bison 17, Delaware State Hornets 10 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Howard Bison vs Delaware State Hornets?

Howard Bison won with a final score of 17–10.

Where can I find the Howard Bison vs Delaware State Hornets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401534855.

Who led Howard Bison vs Delaware State Hornets in passing?

Quinton Williams (Howard) led passers with 172.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Howard Bison

Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W

Delaware State Hornets

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L