Duce Taylor Leads Morgan State to Victory Over Delaware State
- Duce Taylor threw for 218 yards, leading Morgan State's offensive effort.
- Morgan State executed a game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter.
- The victory brings Morgan State's record to 5-5 while Delaware State falls to 1-9.
On Saturday, Morgan State defeated Delaware State 36-28 in a decisive football game held in Dover, Delaware. The contest featured a strong performance from Duce Taylor, who completed 218 passing yards along with a touchdown. The game was tightly contested, with Morgan State initiating a critical winning drive in the fourth quarter, highlighted by an 18-yard completion from Taylor to Andre Crawley followed by a 16-yard touchdown run by Crawley. On the other side, Delaware State's quarterback C.J. Henry had a noteworthy game, completing 22 of 27 passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns. Despite Henry's success, his team was unable to secure the win, faced with crucial defensive plays. Morgan State's notable rushing game also contributed to the victory, with Jason Collins Jr. and Myles Miree adding significant yardage and touchdowns. As a result of this victory, Morgan State improved to a 5-5 record for the season and 2-1 in the MEAC. The loss further deepened the struggles for Delaware State, which now stands at 1-9 overall and 0-3 in their conference games.