Delaware State’s Narrow Victory Over Stony Brook Reveals Surprising Hidden Strengths

DeSean Jackson and Delaware State kicked off the 2026 HBCU football season with a close victory over Stony Brook, 41-34, on Thursday evening at Alumni Stadium in Dover. While Stony Brook struck first to go up 6-0, the Hornets ultimately wrestled control of the game with explosive offense and opportunistic defense.

Still, issues that plagued the Hornets in their 2025 campaign crept into their season-opening victory and could pose a problem as the season rolls on.

The QB battle still rages on 

While Ui Ale was officially named the starter for Delaware State, Samari Collier showed promise with his ability to make plays with his legs. Stony Brook had a hard time accounting for Collier’s scrambling ability, reminding me of how dynamic Kaiden Bennett was in Delaware State’s run-heavy offensive system last year. But Ale showed why it made sense that he was selected as QB1

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