Delaware State Hornets 17–15 Sacred Heart Pioneers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Delaware State Hornets defeated Sacred Heart Pioneers 17–15 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Delaware State Hornets 17, Sacred Heart Pioneers 15.

Game summary

Delaware State Hornets edged Sacred Heart Pioneers 17–15 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Marqui Adams (Delaware State) — 127.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.07 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Xavier Leigh — 91.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Ethan Hilliman — 9 rec, 75.0 yds.
EPA edge: Delaware State (+0.040/play) vs Sacred Heart (-0.085/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Delaware State Hornets	0	6	0	9	17
Sacred Heart Pioneers	3	3	3	6	15

Scoring Map

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

DSUDelaware State Hornets

+3OPP 17

OPP EZ

+3OPP 24

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 12

OPP EZ

SHUSacred Heart Pioneers

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Sacred Heart
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 34 yards
Delaware State
Q2TD
KTKristian Tate
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Marqui Adams pass to Kristian Tate for a touchdown (41 yards)
Sacred Heart
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
6-6
Field goal good from 41 yards
Sacred Heart
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 30 yards
Delaware State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 29 yards
Delaware State
Q4TD
JSJaden Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-9
Jaden Sutton rushes 39 yards for a touchdown
Sacred Heart
Q4TD
XLXavier Leigh
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Xavier Leigh rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Marqui Adams (Delaware State) — 127.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +1.44 EPA
John Michalski (Sacred Heart) — 97.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -4.51 EPA
incomplete (Delaware State) — 0.0 yds · -0.78 EPA/play -6.22 EPA

Rushing

Xavier Leigh (Sacred Heart) — 91.0 yds · 1 TD +0.52 EPA
John Michalski (Sacred Heart) — 81.0 yds +0.02 EPA
Jaden Sutton (Delaware State) — 86.0 yds · 1 TD +0.32 EPA

Receiving

Ethan Hilliman (Sacred Heart) — 9 rec · 75.0 yds +0.22 EPA
Kristian Tate (Delaware State) — 2 rec · 28.0 yds -0.11 EPA
Mason Stahl (Sacred Heart) — 3 rec · 29.0 yds +0.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Marqui Adams	Delaware State	20	70.0%	127	1	+0.07	+1.44
John Michalski	Sacred Heart	16	75.0%	97	0	-0.28	-4.51
incomplete	Delaware State	8	0.0%	0	0	-0.78	-6.22
incomplete	Sacred Heart	8	0.0%	0	0	-0.79	-6.31

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Delaware State	Sacred Heart
Plays	57	66
EPA / play	+0.040	-0.085
Total EPA	+2.29	-5.62
Success rate	35.1%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.171	-0.451
Rush EPA / play	+0.244	+0.124
Yards	295	321

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Sacred Heart	12	59	+0.70	Ended
Q1	Sacred Heart	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	Delaware State	9	57	+1.03	Missed FG
Q1	Sacred Heart	7	28	-1.28	Punt
Q2	Delaware State	3	3	-2.10	Punt
Q2	Sacred Heart	4	0	-4.14	Punt
Q2	Delaware State	6	34	+2.75	Ended
Q2	Sacred Heart	11	54	-0.36	Ended
Q2	Delaware State	2	44	+4.72	Pass TD
Q2	Sacred Heart	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	Delaware State	9	27	+1.15	Punt
Q3	Sacred Heart	3	3	-4.23	Interception
Q3	Delaware State	7	1	-4.29	Punt
Q3	Sacred Heart	11	67	+1.62	Field goal
Q3	Delaware State	11	58	-2.23	Field goal
Q4	Sacred Heart	5	38	-3.23	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Sacred Heart Pioneers · John Michalski pass intercepted (-5.61 EPA)
Q2 · Delaware State Hornets · Marqui Adams pass to Kristian Tate for a touchdown (41 yards) (+4.86 EPA)
Q4 · Delaware State Hornets · Jaden Sutton rushes 39 yards for a touchdown (+3.81 EPA)
Q1 · Sacred Heart Pioneers · Kickoff (+3.69 EPA)
Q3 · Delaware State Hornets · Marqui Adams pass to Jayden Jenkins for 5 yards (4th & 4) (+3.31 EPA)
Q2 · Sacred Heart Pioneers · John Michalski pass to Mason Stahl for 24 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.1 EPA)
Q1 · Delaware State Hornets · Field goal missed (-2.83 EPA)
Q2 · Sacred Heart Pioneers · John Michalski sacked for a loss of 7 yards (3rd & 3) (-2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

Delaware State Hornets controlled the final (17–15) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Marqui Adams (Delaware State) — 127.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Delaware State at 0.04 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 Delaware State Hornets vs Sacred Heart Pioneers?

Delaware State Hornets 17, Sacred Heart Pioneers 15 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Delaware State Hornets vs Sacred Heart Pioneers?

Delaware State Hornets won with a final score of 17–15.

Where can I find the Delaware State Hornets vs Sacred Heart Pioneers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654497.

Who led Delaware State Hornets vs Sacred Heart Pioneers in passing?

Marqui Adams (Delaware State) led passers with 127.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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