Howard at Delaware State in MEAC football: What to know
Hornets try to stay unbeaten in MEAC
Delaware State’s quest for its first MEAC football title since 2007 comes from the comforts of home.
The Hornets (7-3 overall, 3-0 MEAC) face Howard (4-6, 1-2) at Alumni Stadium at 1 p.m. on Nov. 15 in their first league game on their home field this season.
A Nov. 22 home bout with South Carolina State in the season finale also looms and could decide the MEAC champ and Celebration Bowl representative.
But first comes Howard and DSU knows, after pulling out a 14-12 win at Morgan State last week, that anything can happen when MEAC foes collide.
“We can write our own destiny. We’re 3-0 in the MEAC,” coach DeSean Jackson said. “Obviously it doesn’t mean anything because we still got two games left.
“If we don’t handle our business after all the hard work we’ve done, it’s gonna be a disaster.”
How to see
Tickets may be purchased on dsuhornets.com or at Alumni Stadium before the game. Prices start at $10.
How to listen
The game will air on the Heritage Sports Radio Network at hsrn.com.
How to watch
The game is being streamed on ESPN+, which requires a fee.
What’s the weather forecast?
Partly cloudy with temperatures in the low 50s.
Why is this game important for Delaware State?
Delaware State is bidding for its first MEAC title since 2007 and first Celebration Bowl berth and needs to show it’s worthy with a win over Howard.
What is an interesting fact about DSU?
The Hornets’ 449.8 yards per game of total offense is first in the MEAC and 12th in FCS.
What’s an interesting fact about Howard?
The Bison are last in the MEAC in scoring offense (18.1 ppg), total offense (273.4 ypg), rushing offense (128.2) and passing offense (145.2).
What’s the series record?
Howard leads 41-40 with one tie.
Who is a player to watch for Delaware State?
Running back James Jones is averaging 10.2 yards per carry and 80.3 per game.
Who is a player to watch for Howard?
Running back Anthony Howard Jr. is third in the MEAC in all-purpose yards with 89.9 per game as a ball carrier, pass catcher and kickoff returnman.
What does Delaware State coach DeSean Jackson say?
“We’re going into games, these teams have been the bully to us. New era, new challenges that we face, I’m asking my guys to rise to the occasion. Let’s be different. Let’s not continue to be the guys who are getting beat up . . . It’s another opportunity. It’s gonna be a tough game. Howard’s gonna be the bullies because they’ve been beating Delaware State for the past years. Every game is gonna be tough.”
What does Howard coach Larry Scott say?
“This [DSU] is a football team that’s hot. They’re playing with really good energy, they’re playing with swagger, they’re playing really good football in all three phases . . . We gotta go in there and really limit the mistakes and play some good football.”
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