Delaware State kept it close early before South Florida pulled away for a 59-17 victory in their football encounter Sept. 19 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Delaware S

Delaware State continues to look strong in coach DeSean Jackson's second season, with a trip to UAlbany next up this weekend. The Hornets are 3-2, perfect at home but winless on the road so far, and they'll look to break that pattern Saturday in New York.

The Delaware State Towson matchup became another revealing test for DeSean Jackson's HBCU football program, as the Hornets showed both their continued progress and the areas that still keep opponents in games.

Delaware lost a dedicated public servant with the passing of former Senate President Pro Tempore Patricia “Patti” Blevins, who served Delaware for decades on the Elsmere Town Council, as Mayor of Elsmere and in the Delaware Senate.

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Ale leads the way as Hornets improve to 3-2, keep Towson winless

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