South Carolina State Bulldogs 28–17 Delaware State Hornets: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2025

Quick answer

South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated Delaware State Hornets 28–17 in Week 13, 2025. Final score: South Carolina State Bulldogs 28, Delaware State Hornets 17.

Game summary

South Carolina State Bulldogs beat Delaware State Hornets 28–17 in Week 13 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
Passing leader: William Atkins IV (South Carolina State) — 62.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +3.78 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #12 N.Johnson caught at 41 — 1 rec, 67.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Carolina State (+0.030/play) vs Delaware State (-0.054/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina State Bulldogs	0	6	6	6	28
Delaware State Hornets	9	0	6	6	17

Scoring Map

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

SCSTSouth Carolina State Bulldogs

+3OPP 25

DSUDelaware State Hornets

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Delaware State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Interception returned for a touchdown
Delaware State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 42 yards
South Carolina State
Q2TD
JSJordan Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
William Atkins IV pass to Jordan Smith for a touchdown (10 yards)
Delaware State
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Rushing touchdown
South Carolina State
Q3TD
JJJohnny Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
William Atkins IV pass to Johnny Jones for a touchdown (52 yards)
Delaware State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Rushing touchdown
South Carolina State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

William Atkins IV (South Carolina State) — 62.0 yds · 2 TD · +3.78 EPA/play +7.56 EPA
Shotgun #1 W.Atkins IV (South Carolina State) — 41.0 yds · +0.98 EPA/play +2.95 EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #1 W.Atkins IV (South Carolina State) — 146.0 yds · +0.07 EPA/play +1.37 EPA

Receiving

#12 N.Johnson caught at 41 (South Carolina State) — 1 rec · 67.0 yds +5.57 EPA
Johnny Jones (South Carolina State) — 1 rec · 52.0 yds +3.52 EPA
#5 J.Smith caught at 27 (South Carolina State) — 1 rec · 34.0 yds +2.73 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
William Atkins IV	South Carolina State	2	100.0%	62	2	+3.78	+7.56
Shotgun #1 W.Atkins IV	South Carolina State	3	66.7%	41	0	+0.98	+2.95
Huddle-Shotgun #1 W.Atkins IV	South Carolina State	19	52.6%	146	0	+0.07	+1.37
No Huddle-Shotgun #1 W.Atkins IV	South Carolina State	1	0.0%	-1	0	-2.00	-2.00
No Huddle-Shotgun #0 K.Bennett	Delaware State	20	40.0%	56	0	-0.38	-7.60
No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Sauray	Delaware State	15	46.7%	12	0	-1.22	-18.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Carolina State	Delaware State
Plays	59	80
EPA / play	+0.030	-0.054
Total EPA	+1.76	-4.33
Success rate	40.7%	36.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.395	-0.805
Rush EPA / play	-0.239	+0.560
Yards	406	559

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Delaware State	5	27	-0.07	Punt
Q1	South Carolina State	3	4	-4.32	Punt
Q1	Delaware State	4	31	-3.73	Touchdown
Q1	Delaware State	4	62	-3.79	Interception
Q1	South Carolina State	4	71	+2.84	Missed FG
Q1	Delaware State	7	45	+0.21	Field goal
Q1	South Carolina State	3	9	-1.41	Punt
Q1	Delaware State	3	-5	-3.34	Punt
Q2	South Carolina State	3	9	-1.87	Punt
Q2	Delaware State	3	0	-3.18	Punt
Q2	South Carolina State	8	56	+0.83	Fumble
Q2	Delaware State	7	55	-1.82	Ended
Q2	South Carolina State	8	65	+4.89	Pass TD
Q2	Delaware State	6	45	+0.26	Missed FG
Q2	South Carolina State	1	-1	-1.01	Ended
Q3	South Carolina State	5	17	-1.42	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Delaware State Hornets · No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Sauray pass intercepted (-7.99 EPA)
Q3 · Delaware State Hornets · Rushing touchdown (+6.08 EPA)
Q1 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Huddle-Shotgun #1 W.Atkins IV pass to #12 N.Johnson caught at 41 for 67 yards (1st & 10) (+5.57 EPA)
Q1 · Delaware State Hornets · Rush (2nd & 10) (+5.37 EPA)
Q3 · Delaware State Hornets · Rush (2nd & 10) (+4.45 EPA)
Q2 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · William Atkins IV pass to Jordan Smith for a touchdown (10 yards) (+4.04 EPA)
Q2 · Delaware State Hornets · Rush (3rd & 3) (+3.59 EPA)
Q4 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Kickoff (+3.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Carolina State Bulldogs controlled the final (28–17) in Week 13.
Passing edge: William Atkins IV (South Carolina State) — 62.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: South Carolina State at 0.03 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 South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Delaware State Hornets?

South Carolina State Bulldogs 28, Delaware State Hornets 17 in Week 13 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Delaware State Hornets?

South Carolina State Bulldogs won with a final score of 28–17.

Where can I find the South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Delaware State Hornets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767349.

Who led South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Delaware State Hornets in passing?

William Atkins IV (South Carolina State) led passers with 62.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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