NCAAF

North Carolina Central Eagles at Delaware State Hornets

· NCAA - Football
Final
52 - 10

Jones accounts for 4 TDs, defense adds two TDs, NC Central swamps Delaware State 52-10

The defense also contributed a pair of touchdowns on interceptions, Eric Adams in the first quarter went 37 yards and C.J. Henry went 63 yards in the second. In all the Eagles (8-3, 4-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) had five takeaways.

Jones had a pair of short scoring runs before the first defensive touchdown for a 21-0 lead in the first quarter.

Jones was 11-of-15 passing for 199 yards and ran for 57. J'Mari Taylor rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown.

Jaden Sutton ran for 113 yards and a touchdown for the Hornets (1-11, 0-5), who lost their 10th straight.

How To Watch

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  • TV Channel: Eagles at Hornets 2021 College Football, week 13, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary

NCCU TD 1st Period 11:20 Joshua Jones 6 Yd Run (Juan Velarde Kick)
NCCU TD 1st Period 8:19 Joshua Jones 2 Yd Run (Juan Velarde Kick)
NCCU TD 1st Period 6:33 Eric Adams 63 Yd Interception Return (Juan Velarde Kick)
DSU FG 1st Period 2:02 Nathan Wilson 30 Yd Field Goal
NCCU TD 2nd Period 12:15 J'Mari Taylor 3 Yd Run (Juan Velarde Kick)
NCCU TD 2nd Period 10:29 Isaiah Norris 37 Yd Interception Return (Juan Velarde Kick)
NCCU TD 3rd Period 4:46 Joshua Jones 2 Yd Run (Juan Velarde Kick)
NCCU TD 3rd Period 0:56 Chance Peterson 42 Yd pass from Joshua Jones (Juan Velarde Kick)
NCCU FG 4th Period 10:39 Juan Velarde 53 Yd Field Goal
DSU TD 4th Period 5:55 Jaden Sutton 7 Yd Run (Nathan Wilson Kick)

Statistics

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24 1st Downs 13
8-9 3rd down efficiency 3-9
0-0 4th down efficiency 1-1
427 Total Yards 284
199 Passing 128
11/16 Comp/Att 13/20
12.4 Yards per pass 6.4
228 Rushing 156
45 Rushing Attempts 32
5.1 Yards per rush 4.9
5-50 Penalties 7-66
2 Turnovers 5
1 Fumbles lost 2
1 Interceptions thrown 3
32:01 Possession 27:59

Game Information

Venue: Alumni Stadium (DE)

Location: Dover, DE
Attendance: 2,313 · Capacity:
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