Delaware State Hornets @ Florida A&M Rattlers
Delaware State beats Florida A&M 29-21
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Cory Scott scored on a 55-yard fumble recovery and the defense caused three fourth-quarter turnovers to secure Delaware State's 18-point comeback on Saturday against Florida A&M 29-21.
Cory Murphy threw two touchdowns in the second half for Delaware State to go ahead 22-21 and Scott's defensive score followed.
The Hornets (5-5, 5-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) trailed 21-3 with 11:09 left in the second quarter as a result of their early mistakes. Florida A&M scored consecutive touchdowns following a fumble by Milton Williams III and an interception by Esayah Obado. Delaware State scored on a 9-yard run by Dae-Hon Cheung to cut the lead to 21-10 before the half.
With the victory, Delaware State kept alive its hopes for a second straight winning season.
Carson Royal was 18 of 24 for 277 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions and Florida A&M (3-8, 2-5) actually outgained Delaware State 379-346.
Game Information
Tallahassee, FL
2025 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic ConferenceMid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State | 5-0 | 10-3 |
| Delaware State | 4-1 | 8-4 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-2 | 8-4 |
| Howard | 2-3 | 5-7 |
| Morgan State | 1-4 | 4-8 |
| Norfolk State | 0-5 | 1-11 |
| Southwestern Athletic - EastSouthwestern Athletic - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 7-1 | 10-2 |
| Jackson State | 7-1 | 9-3 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Florida A&M | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Southwestern Athletic - WestSouthwestern Athletic - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Texas Southern | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| Alcorn State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Grambling | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Southern | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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