UD Hens top DSU Hornets in rare Sunday clash

NEWARK, Delaware -- The day may have been unique. The outcome was quite familiar.

Delaware continued its domination of Delaware State, winning a rare Sunday college football matchup 27-9 at sun-drenched Delaware Stadium in front of more than 5,000 fans.

Sophomore tailback Jalen Randolph rushed for 118 yards on 16 carries with two touchdowns and earned the Nate Beasley Award as game MVP.

PHOTO GALLERY: UD 27, DSU 9

UD FOOTBALL: Quick Hits

Quarterback Trent Hurley completed 17 of 21 passes for 172 yards for Delaware, with Michael Johnson's seven catches covering 67 yards. Johnson also became Delaware's career leader in kickoff returns and yardage.

The Blue Hens built a 20-3 halftime lead, then extended that when Randolph rumbled 46 yards for a touchdown on Delaware's third play of the second half. They enjoyed a 450-325 final edge in total yards.

Malcolm Williams' 14-yard run with 5:16 left accounted for the Hornets' lone touchdown. Williams had 100 yards on 18 carries.

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