DOVER, Del. (Interstat) — Delaware State used a dominant second quarter to secure a 26-13 victory over Howard in a college football game Saturday at Alumni Stadium. The Hornets outscored the Bison 17-6 in the period to take control.

Howard quarterback Tyriq Starks threw for 252 yards and a late touchdown to Andre Cooper II, who finished with 117 receiving yards. Delaware State’s defense sealed the win with two interceptions, including a 91-yard pick-six by Wayne Favors III in the third quarter. Marquis Gillis paced the Hornets’ ground game with 92 rushing yards.

The win improves Delaware State to 8-3 on the season, while Howard falls to 4-7.