Delaware State opens scoring but falls to NC Central 31-12

Delaware State opened its Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference football opener with an early touchdown but ultimately fell to North Carolina Central 31-12 on October 23. Kyree Benton scored the game's first touchdown with a 26-yard end-around run just over a minute into play. However, North Carolina Central responded with 31 unanswered points, led by Gino Addison's 214 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Delaware State's offense struggled, tallying only 257 total yards and converting just one of eight third downs. The defeat marked Delaware State's first home loss of the season, bringing its record to 4-4, while North Carolina Central improved to 3-5.

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