DOVER, Del. (Interstat) — North Carolina Central will visit Delaware State on Friday in an NCAA Football Championship Division game at Alumni Stadium (DE) in Dover, Del. The Eagles enter 2-5, while the Hornets are 4-3.

North Carolina Central has lost four straight games, including a 17-14 home setback to William & Mary in its most recent outing. The Eagles’ wins this season came against Elizabeth City State and North Carolina A&T. North Carolina Central also lost to Campbell 38-31, at East Carolina 42-9, at Gardner-Webb 44-20 and at Texas Southern 42-30. Quarterback Joshua Jones is the player to watch for the Eagles. In the loss to William & Mary, Jones completed 9 of 21 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown. Cobey Thompkins added 61 passing yards and 98 rushing yards with a touchdown, and Gino Addison ran for 169 yards and caught four passes for 43 yards in that game.

Delaware State won its most recent game 34-0 over Franklin Pierce. The Hornets have also posted wins over Towson, Bowie State and Stony Brook. Their losses have come against William & Mary, South Florida and Albany. Delaware State opened the season with a 41-34 win over Stony Brook, then fell 22-15 at William & Mary. The Hornets beat Bowie State 21-6 before a 59-17 loss at South Florida. They responded with a 33-28 win over Towson, followed by a 28-3 loss at Albany and the 34-0 victory over Franklin Pierce. Delaware State will look to build on its latest home victory.

North Carolina Central will counter with a rushing attack that produced several productive efforts in its most recent game. The Eagles will need to protect the football and finish drives against a Delaware State team that has found success at home. North Carolina Central will host Howard in its next game, while Delaware State will visit Norfolk State. The Eagles also have upcoming games against Norfolk State, South Carolina State and Morgan State. The Hornets are scheduled to face Morgan State, Howard and South Carolina State after their trip to Norfolk State. North Carolina Central is seeking its first road win of the season, while Delaware State is 4-0 at home. The Hornets have scored 33 points or more in three of their four home games. North Carolina Central has scored 30 points in three of its seven games.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Delaware State 42, North Carolina Central 38.