Kaiden Bennett, James Jones power Delaware State in 36-14 victory over Bowie State

By Canadian Press on September 13, 2025.

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Kaiden Bennett accounted for three touchdowns, James Jones rushed for 100 yards and Delaware State defeated Division II-opponent Bowie State 36-14 on Saturday.

The Hornets scored from long distance on their first two possessions, with Bennett throwing to Phillipe Wesley for a 64-yard touchdown and wide receiver NyGhee Lolley running for a 58-yard touchdown. Delaware State led 14-0 after running six plays.

The Hornets led 21-7 after the first quarter and 30-7 at halftime. The lead reached 36-7 before Bowie State put together an 80-yard drive that ended with Micah Robinson’s 21-yard touchdown run.

Delaware State (2-1) made it two wins in a row for first-year coach DeSean Jackson. The Hornets were named HBCU FCS national team of the week after defeating Albany last week, snapping an 11-game losing streak.

Robinson had 92 yards rushing for Bowie State (2-1) and Samuel Graham had 11 totals tackles, eight of them solo.

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