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Delaware State Hornets vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers: 2025 Week 5 Recap

Pioneers defeat Hornets 35–31 in Week 5

Jack Snyder paced the box score as Pioneers closed out a 31–35 Week 5 finish.

Delaware State Hornets 31 3-2
Final 31–35
Sacred Heart Pioneers 35 3-0 Winner
Winner
Sacred Heart Pioneers
Final score
31–35
Halftime
Delaware State Hornets 21–15 Sacred Heart Pioneers
Top passer
Jack Snyder
FantasyHQ MVP
Jack Snyder

Top CFB performers · Hornets

  • Jayden Sauray 200.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +9.9 EPA
  • Marquis Gillis 123.0 yds · 2 TD +8.0 EPA
  • James Jones 21.0 yds -1.5 EPA

Top CFB performers · Pioneers

  • Jack Snyder 265.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +16.8 EPA
  • Mitchell Summers 69.0 yds · 1 TD -0.1 EPA
  • Trey Eberhart III 63.0 yds +7.3 EPA

Quick answer

Sacred Heart Pioneers defeated Delaware State Hornets 35–31 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Delaware State Hornets 31, Sacred Heart Pioneers 35.

Game summary

Sacred Heart Pioneers edged Delaware State Hornets 35–31 in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Jack Snyder (Sacred Heart) — 265.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.54 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Mitchell Summers — 69.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Kevin McGuire — 8 rec, 49.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Delaware State (+0.365/play) vs Sacred Heart (+0.297/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Delaware State Hornets6150031
Sacred Heart Pioneers696635

Scoring Map

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

DSUDelaware State Hornets
SHUSacred Heart Pioneers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Delaware State
    Q1TD
    MGMarquis Gillis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Marquis Gillis rushes 75 yards for a touchdown

  2. Sacred Heart
    Q1TD
    MSMitchell Summers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Mitchell Summers rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

  3. Delaware State
    Q2TD
    MGMarquis Gillis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Marquis Gillis rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  4. Sacred Heart
    Q2TD
    JSJack Snyder

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Jack Snyder rushes 15 yards for a touchdown

  5. Delaware State
    Q2TD
    RPRyan Pellum Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-12

    Jayden Sauray pass to Ryan Pellum Taylor for a touchdown (75 yards)

  6. Delaware State
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 16
    Score
    21-12

    Field goal good from 33 yards

  7. Sacred Heart
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 14
    Score
    21-15

    Field goal good from 31 yards

  8. Sacred Heart
    Q3TD
    JPJason Palmieri

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-21

    Jack Snyder pass to Jason Palmieri for a touchdown (41 yards)

  9. Sacred Heart
    Q4TD
    JPJason Palmieri

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-27

    Jack Snyder pass to Jason Palmieri for a touchdown (6 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Jack Snyder (Sacred Heart) — 265.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +16.83 EPA
  • Jayden Sauray (Delaware State) — 200.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +9.87 EPA
  • Kaiden Bennett (Delaware State) — 6.0 yds · +0.33 EPA/play +0.33 EPA

Rushing

  • Mitchell Summers (Sacred Heart) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
  • Trey Eberhart III (Sacred Heart) — 63.0 yds +0.61 EPA
  • Marquis Gillis (Delaware State) — 123.0 yds · 2 TD +0.73 EPA

Receiving

  • Kevin McGuire (Sacred Heart) — 8 rec · 49.0 yds -0.15 EPA
  • Kyree Benton (Delaware State) — 4 rec · 63.0 yds +0.33 EPA
  • Jason Palmieri (Sacred Heart) — 4 rec · 56.0 yds +1.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Jack SnyderSacred Heart3174.2%2652+0.54+16.83
Jayden SaurayDelaware State1675.0%2001+0.62+9.87
Kaiden BennettDelaware State1100.0%60+0.33+0.33

Team EPA comparison

StatDelaware StateSacred Heart
Plays4270
EPA / play+0.365+0.297
Total EPA+15.32+20.82
Success rate52.4%55.7%
Pass EPA / play+0.600+0.543
Rush EPA / play+0.205+0.102
Yards398450

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Delaware State175+6.16Rush TD
Q1Sacred Heart1170+5.17Rush TD
Q1Delaware State671+3.63Ended
Q2Delaware State1165+4.72Rush TD
Q2Sacred Heart880+6.83Rush TD
Q2Delaware State175+5.83Pass TD
Q2Sacred Heart30-1.97Punt
Q2Delaware State412-2.13Field goal
Q2Sacred Heart951-1.70Field goal
Q3Sacred Heart773+3.02Missed FG
Q3Delaware State972+1.48Missed FG
Q3Sacred Heart25135+11.45Pass TD
Q4Delaware State1028-4.39Ended
Q4Sacred Heart741-1.97Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Sacred Heart Pioneers · Jack Snyder pass to Mitchell Summers for 56 yards (3rd & 14) (+6.53 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Delaware State Hornets · Marquis Gillis rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+6.16 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Delaware State Hornets · Jayden Sauray pass to Ryan Pellum Taylor for a touchdown (75 yards) (+5.83 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Sacred Heart Pioneers · Jack Snyder pass to Jason Palmieri for a touchdown (41 yards) (+4.74 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Sacred Heart Pioneers · Rush (2nd & 5) (-4.19 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Sacred Heart Pioneers · Jack Snyder rushes 15 yards for a touchdown (+3.39 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Sacred Heart Pioneers · Field goal missed (-3.11 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Sacred Heart Pioneers · Trey Eberhart III rushes for 20 yards (2nd & 7) (+2.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Sacred Heart Pioneers controlled the final (35–31) in Week 5.
  • Passing edge: Jack Snyder (Sacred Heart) — 265.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: Delaware State at 0.365 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 31, Sacred Heart Pioneers 35 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Delaware State Hornets vs Sacred Heart Pioneers?

Sacred Heart Pioneers won with a final score of 31–35.

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=401767343.

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

Jack Snyder (Sacred Heart) led passers with 265.0 yards and 2 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.

Season records after this game

Delaware State Hornets

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L

Sacred Heart Pioneers

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W