How did Delaware State do in football opener at Hawaii? Better than expected

Jaden Sutton (1) and Kristian Tate (81) of the Delaware State Hornets gesture to the crowd after a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on August 24, 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Delaware State couldn’t upend Hawaii, but the Hornets certainly beat the odds in their season-opening football game Saturday night.

Forty-point underdog DSU tied the game early in the second half before Hawaii scored three touchdowns for a 35-14 win in Honolulu.

The game was played in heavy winds because of Tropical Storm Hone in front of 12,206 at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Complex. It kicked off at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Marqui Adams (5) of the Delaware State Hornets is flushed from the pocket by Nalu Emerson of the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during the second half of the game at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on August 24, 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Coming off a 1-10 record in 2023, Delaware State was a long shot to challenge the FBS-level Rainbow Warriors, especially after experiencing travel woes.

The team missed its non-stop flight from JFK Airport due to a bus snafu Tuesday. Traveling party members were divided up among several flights that got everyone there Wednesday and Thursday, throwing off game preparation.

HAWAII 34, DELAWARE STATE 14: Game stats

But DSU got on the scoreboard with 12 seconds left in the first half. Sophomore quarterback Marqui Adams ran 10 yards for the touchdown, closing a 9-play, 77-yard march that featured his five passes for 60 yards. DSU had totaled just 24 yards on seven series before that.

Jaden Sutton’s 6-yard TD run then closed the first possession of the third quarter as DSU tied it 14-14. The 8-play, 75-yard series featured Adams’ 46-yard pass to Ryan Lee.

Jaden Sutton (1) of the Delaware State Hornets gets past…

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Publish date : 2024-08-25 13:32:07

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