Delaware State Hornets 35–26 North Carolina Central Eagles: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

Delaware State Hornets defeated North Carolina Central Eagles 35–26 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Delaware State Hornets 35, North Carolina Central Eagles 26.

Game summary

Delaware State Hornets beat North Carolina Central Eagles 35–26 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: No Huddle-Shotgun #3 W.Harris (North Carolina Central) — 378.0 pass yds, +0.09 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #4 R.Vangates caught at 45 — 2 rec, 52.0 yds.
EPA edge: Delaware State (+0.156/play) vs North Carolina Central (+0.120/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Delaware State Hornets	0	6	12	14	35
North Carolina Central Eagles	3	6	6	6	26

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 16

NCCUNorth Carolina Central Eagles

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Carolina Central
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 33 yards
Delaware State
Q2TD
NHNo Huddle-Shotgun #0 K.Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Fumble returned for a touchdown
North Carolina Central
Q2TD
#N#87 N.Cosby caught at 15
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
#87 N.Cosby caught at 15 catch for a touchdown (32 yards)
Delaware State
Q3TD
#N#9 N.Lolley caught at 40
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
#9 N.Lolley caught at 40 catch for a touchdown (72 yards)
Delaware State
Q3TD
#N#9 N.Lolley caught at 27
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
#9 N.Lolley caught at 27 catch for a touchdown (25 yards)
North Carolina Central
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Rushing touchdown
North Carolina Central
Q4TD
#C#0 C.Spikes caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
#0 C.Spikes caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (10 yards)
Delaware State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Rushing touchdown
Delaware State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-21
Rushing touchdown
Delaware State
Q4Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
32-21
Punt results in a safety

Stars of the game

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

Passing

No Huddle-Shotgun #3 W.Harris (North Carolina Central) — 378.0 yds · +0.09 EPA/play +3.15 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Sauray (Delaware State) — 0.0 yds · -1.20 EPA/play -1.20 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #0 K.Bennett (Delaware State) — 105.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.88 EPA/play -12.29 EPA

Receiving

#4 R.Vangates caught at 45 (North Carolina Central) — 2 rec · 52.0 yds +1.50 EPA
#5 C.Peterson caught at 30 (North Carolina Central) — 2 rec · 15.0 yds -0.16 EPA
#9 N.Lolley caught at 40 (Delaware State) — 1 rec · 72.0 yds +6.73 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #3 W.Harris	North Carolina Central	35	51.4%	378	0	+0.09	+3.15
No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Sauray	Delaware State	1	100.0%	0	0	-1.20	-1.20
No Huddle-Shotgun #0 K.Bennett	Delaware State	14	42.9%	105	1	-0.88	-12.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Delaware State	North Carolina Central
Plays	67	63
EPA / play	+0.156	+0.120
Total EPA	+10.47	+7.57
Success rate	40.3%	46.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.234	+0.241
Rush EPA / play	+0.289	-0.052
Yards	548	539

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina Central	3	9	-2.06	Punt
Q1	Delaware State	6	19	-2.57	Punt
Q1	North Carolina Central	12	55	-0.08	Field goal
Q1	Delaware State	8	23	-4.48	Punt
Q2	North Carolina Central	5	47	-3.57	Interception
Q2	Delaware State	7	44	-10.35	Touchdown
Q2	North Carolina Central	8	85	+6.89	Pass TD
Q2	Delaware State	8	21	-1.60	Interception
Q2	North Carolina Central	9	45	-1.21	Ended
Q2	Delaware State	1	9	0.00	Ended
Q3	Delaware State	2	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q3	North Carolina Central	3	5	-2.97	Punt
Q3	Delaware State	10	89	+7.43	Pass TD
Q3	North Carolina Central	11	71	+7.38	Rush TD
Q3	Delaware State	3	5	-2.09	Punt
Q4	North Carolina Central	2	65	+4.92	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Delaware State Hornets · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-11.7 EPA)
Q3 · Delaware State Hornets · #9 N.Lolley caught at 40 catch for a touchdown (72 yards) (+6.73 EPA)
Q4 · Delaware State Hornets · Rush (1st & 10) (+5.58 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Central Eagles · No Huddle-Shotgun #3 W.Harris pass intercepted (-5.36 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Central Eagles · No Huddle-Shotgun #3 W.Harris pass to #11 M.Wall caught at 46 for 19 yards (3rd & 19) (+5.1 EPA)
Q1 · Delaware State Hornets · Penalty (4th & 14) (+4.67 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Central Eagles · No Huddle-Shotgun #3 W.Harris pass to #0 C.Spikes caught at 45 for 20 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.47 EPA)
Q3 · Delaware State Hornets · Rush (3rd & 5) (+4.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

Delaware State Hornets controlled the final (35–26) in Week 9.
Passing edge: No Huddle-Shotgun #3 W.Harris (North Carolina Central) — 378.0 yds.
EPA edge: Delaware State at 0.156 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 North Carolina Central Eagles?

Delaware State Hornets 35, North Carolina Central Eagles 26 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Delaware State Hornets vs North Carolina Central Eagles?

Delaware State Hornets won with a final score of 35–26.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767345.

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

No Huddle-Shotgun #3 W.Harris (North Carolina Central) led passers with 378.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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