Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) college football game between the Delaware State Hornets and the Norfolk State Spartans at Lincoln Financial Field.
Delaware State and Norfolk State meet at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, October 31, 2026. It's a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference matchup between the Hornets and the Spartans, played at the Philadelphia Eagles' stadium.
There's a bit of history to this one. Delaware State leads the series 27-20, and they won the last meeting on October 30, 2025, by a single point, 20-19. That one-point margin makes this a close rematch, and the Hornets will be looking to extend their lead in the series.
Both teams bring a specific reputation into the 2026 season. Norfolk State has built its game around a strong defense, with 11 interceptions ranking second in NCAA Division I. Delaware State, on the other hand, has struggled with discipline, racking up 63 penalties—the fourth most in Division I. That contrast sets up a clear dynamic for the game: a defense that specializes in taking the ball away against an offense that's been prone to giving it back through penalties.
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The game kicks off at 6 PM at Lincoln Financial Field, 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148.
