Football | 8/22/2024 12:40:00 PM

HONOLULU, Hawaii –– Delaware State football comes into this game being the first HBCU to play Hawaii since 1979 and looks to be a part of history Saturday evening versus Hawaii.

"The time change, the travel, and the logistics, We're looking forward to this game," said head coach Lee Hull during a special week 0 MEAC Weekly interview call.

Where to watch or listen: 

Watch: Spectrum TV

Listen: ESPN Honolulu

Head Coach 

Lee Hull

Career Record: 13-22 (4th Season)

Record at DSU: 1-10 (2nd Season)

2024 Captains:

#0, Charles Brown Jr (LB)

#8, Edward Core (TE)

#94, Darren Cook (DL)

#75, Diu Dau (OL)

Series Information: First Meeting

MEAC PRESEASON  ALL-CONFERENCE

Edward Core was named to the preseason all-conference second-team offense. Core returns as a powerhouse tight end, collecting 424 receiving yards and three touchdowns last season.

Standout Defensive Lineman Darren Cook was named to the preseason all-conference second-team defense. Cook totaled 36 tackles last season, 21 solo tackles, and 15 assisted. Rounding off for the Hornets, Eric Montes secured a spot on the preseason all-conference second-team

RETURNING STARTERS

The Hornets return a total of nine starters on the offensive side of the ball, and six starters on the defensive side. 

COACHING CHANGES

The Hornets added one new coach for 2024: Wide receiver coach Preston Brown.

Coach Brown joined the Hornets after spending the last season as the tight ends coach at the University of Maryland. At Maryland, Brown contributed to a passing game that produced four offensive players with 40+ catches and over 2,000 yards of receiving production.

Scouting the Rainbow Warriors

• UH has won its last 20 games against FCS teams dating back to 2001 with an average win margin of 25.9 points per game.

• UH has a 3-4 all-time record in Week 0 including a 1-1 mark at home.

• Hawai'i is 63-39-5 (.612) all-time in season openers, including a 30-29-1 mark against collegiate opponents.

The Hornets play on Saturday, August 24, at 6:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time on Spectrum TV.