Alumni Stadium is a 7,193-seat multi-purpose stadium in Dover, Delaware. It is home to the Delaware State University Hornets football team and outdoor men's and women's track and field teams. The facility opened in 1957.
The Delaware State Hornets football team represents Delaware State University (DSU) at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision level as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). They play at the 7,193-seat Alumni Stadium located in Dover, Delaware. The facility opened in 1957 as a multi-purpose venue, for football and track and field.
The "Route 1 Rivalry" is the name given for the American football rivalry between the University of Delaware and Delaware State University. The winner of the game is awarded the First State Cup. Delaware has won each of the eleven games of the rivalry.
The Delaware State Hornets men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. They are coached by Stan Waterman, who was hired as head coach in 2021.
The 2011 Delaware State Hornets football team represented Delaware State University as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) in the 2011 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Hornets were led by first-year head coach Kermit Blount and played their home games at Alumni Stadium. They finished the season 3–8 overall and 1–7 in conference play to tie for ninth place in the MEAC.
The 1924 Delaware State Hornets football team represented Delaware State University in the 1924 college football season as an independent. Delaware State, in their first season, compiled a 0–1 record, losing their only game to Lincoln (PA).
The 1926 Delaware State Hornets football team represented Delaware State University in the 1926 college football season as an independent. In the school's third season, Delaware State compiled a 1–0 record, winning their only game against Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural.
The 1925 Delaware State Hornets football team represented Delaware State University in the 1925 college football season as an independent. In the school's second season, Delaware State compiled a 0–2 record, with losses against Atlantic City High School and Moorestown High School.
The 1929 Delaware State Hornets football team represented Delaware State University in the 1929 college football season as an independent. Delaware State compiled a 1–0 record, winning their only game 12–7 against Cheyney.
The 1930 Delaware State Hornets football team represented Delaware State University in the 1930 college football season as an independent. Delaware State compiled a 4–2 record.
The 1931 Delaware State Hornets football team represented Delaware State University as an independent during the 1931 college football season. The team was coached by John L. McKinley, who came to Delaware State from New York City. Delaware State compiled a record of 2–2–1 on the season.
The 1932 Delaware State Hornets football team represented Delaware State University in the 1932 college football season as an independent. Delaware State had a 2–5 record. Their coach was John L. McKinley.
The 1933 Delaware State Hornets football team represented Delaware State University in the 1933 college football season as an independent. Delaware State had a 4–4 record. Their coach was Edward Jackson.
The 1937 Delaware State Hornets football team represented the State College for Colored Students—now known as Delaware State University—in the 1937 college football season as an independent. They won their only game 13–6 against Lincoln (PA).
The 1939 Delaware State Hornets football team represented the State College for Colored Students—now known as Delaware State University—in the 1939 college football season as an independent.
The 1968 Delaware State Hornets football team represented Delaware State College—now known as Delaware State University—as a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) in the 1968 NCAA College Division football season. Led by second-year head coach Arnold Jeter and quarterback Norris Saunders, the Hornets compiled an overall record of 4–6 and a mark of 2–4 in conference play, placing 13th in the CIAA.
The 1970 Delaware State Hornets football team represented Delaware State College—now known as Delaware State University—as a member of the Northern Division of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) in the 1970 NCAA College Division football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Arnold Jeter, the Hornets compiled an overall record of 6–2 and a mark of 4–1 in conference play, placing third in the CIAA's Northern Division. This was Delaware State’s final season competing in the CIAA, as they moved to the newly-formed Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) in 1971. Following the season, running back Steve Davis was selected with the 60th pick in the 1971 NFL Draft, becoming the first Hornet to be selected in an NFL Draft.
The 1972 Delaware State Hornets football team represented Delaware State College—now known as Delaware State University—as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) in the 1972 NCAA College Division football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Arnold Jeter, the Hornets compiled an overall record of 5–4 and a mark of 2–4 in conference play, trying for fifth in the MEAC.
The 1975 Delaware State Hornets football team represented Delaware State College—now known as Delaware State University—as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) in the 1975 NCAA Division II football season. Led by first-year head coach Ed Wyche, the Hornets compiled an overall record of 5–5 and a mark of 2–4 in conference play, placing fifth out of seven teams in the MEAC.
The 2022 Delaware State Hornets football team represented Delaware State University as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) in the 2022 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Hornets, led by fifth-year head coach Rod Milstead, played their home games at Alumni Stadium.
