Football 11/12/2026 12:00:00 PM MSU Athletics Communications

BY THE NUMBERS

Morgan State vs. Delaware State

BALTIMORE, Md. (Nov. 12, 2026) -- Welcome to By the Numbers, a weekly look at Morgan State football as the Bears navigate their Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) schedule during the closing stretch of the 2026 season.

Morgan State suffered a 24-14 setback to Delaware State last Saturday at Alumni Stadium. The loss marked the Bears' fourth consecutive defeat, dropping their record to 5-5 overall and 0-3 in MEAC play.

Despite the recent struggles, Morgan State remains focused on finishing the season strong and securing its first winning season in more than a decade.

With two games remaining, the Bears will look to regroup and regain their momentum, beginning with a home matchup against Norfolk State on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Hughes Stadium in Baltimore.

Each week, By the Numbers takes a closer look at the statistics that tell the story of the game — from momentum-shifting drives and standout individual performances to defensive stops and key plays that ultimately shape the outcome.

Delaware State 24, Morgan State 14 | Saturday, Nov. 7 | Alumni Stadium

0-0 | Morgan State held the Hornets scoreless in the first quarter; the Bears went into the halftime break tied 7-7.

60 yards | Marquez Spells fielded an errant 5-yard punt by Noah Brannock and raced for a 60-yard return for a touchdown at the 9:06 mark. Fetty's extra point pulled Morgan State within three, 17-14, giving the Bears renewed life.

28-yard fumble return | In the fourth quarter, Hornets quarterback Marqui Adams was stripped by linebacker Darius Jones. Joshua Narh scooped up the loose ball and raced 28 yards down the sideline before being tackled at the Delaware State 24-yard line, giving Morgan State an opportunity to take the lead.

280 vs. 191 | Delaware State outgained Morgan State 280-191.

55 | Keith Jenkins Jr. led the Bears' ground attack with 55 rushing yards on 15 attempts.

4.4 vs. 3.5 | Delaware State averaged 4.4 yards per play, compared with Morgan State's 3.5. The Hornets ran 64 plays, while the Bears ran 55.

3 | Morgan State put together an eight-play, 36-yard drive, with quarterback Cameron Edge powering his way into the end zone on a one-yard touchdown run with 50 seconds remaining in the half…it was Edge's third rushing touchdown of the season.

136 yards | Edge completed 19 of 31 passes for 136, connecting with nine different receivers.

7-89 | Morgan State wideout Joseph Towler finished with a game-high 89 yards on seven receptions.

1 touchdown | Morgan State's only touchdown came on Matthews' defensive fumble return. The Bears' offense accounted for just three points.

10.0 | Linebacker Arturo Mattocks recorded a game-high 10 tackles, with 2.5 tackles for loss and a sack against the Hornets.

160 | The teams combined for 160 penalty yards, with Morgan State committing 10 penalties for 85 yards and Delaware State being flagged nine times for 75 yards.

2 | Morgan State recorded two takeaways, including a fumble recovery by Joshua Narh after Darius Jones forced the fumble.

2-of-13 | The Bears converted just two of 13 third-down opportunities (15.4%), making it difficult to sustain offensive drives.

Morgan State will look to regroup as it continues its MEAC schedule in the final stretch of the 2026 season. The Bears return home Saturday, Nov. 14, to host the Norfolk State Spartans at Hughes Stadium for Military and First Responder Appreciation Day and Senior Day.

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ABOUT MORGAN
Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie-classified high research (R2) institution offering more than 150 baccalaureate, master's degree, doctorate, and certificate programs. As Maryland's Preeminent Public Urban Research University, and the only university to have its entire campus designated as a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Morgan serves a multiethnic and multiracial student body and seeks to ensure that the doors of higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible. For more information about Morgan State University, visit www.morgan.edu.

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Players Mentioned

#1 Keith Jenkins Jr.: RB; 6' 0"; Redshirt Senior

#0 Arturo Mattocks: LB; 6' 1"; Graduate Student

#2 Joshua Narh: DB; 5' 11"; Junior

#2 Marquez Spells: RB; 5' 10"; Senior

#1 Darius Jones: LB; 6' 1"; Redshirt Sophomore

#0 Joseph Towler: WR; 6' 0"; Redshirt Junior

#5 Cameron Edge: QB; 6' 2"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#1 Keith Jenkins Jr.
: 6' 0"; Redshirt Senior
: RB

#0 Arturo Mattocks
: 6' 1"; Graduate Student
: LB

#2 Joshua Narh
: 5' 11"; Junior
: DB

#2 Marquez Spells
: 5' 10"; Senior
: RB

#1 Darius Jones
: 6' 1"; Redshirt Sophomore
: LB

#0 Joseph Towler
: 6' 0"; Redshirt Junior
: WR

#5 Cameron Edge
: 6' 2"; Senior
: QB