The 2018 Delaware State Hornets football team represented Delaware State University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by first-year head coach Rod Milstead and played their home games at Alumni Stadium. The team was a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). They concluded the season with a record of 3–8 overall and 2–5 in MEAC play, finishing in a tie for eighth place.
Preseason
MEAC preseason poll
In a vote of the MEAC head coaches and sports information directors, the Hornets were picked to finish in last place.
Preseason All-MEAC Teams
The Hornets had four players selected to the preseason all-MEAC teams.
Offense
2nd team
Brycen Alleyne – RB
Defense
1st team
Brian Cavicante – LB
Keyjuan Selby – DB
Special teams
1st team
Fidel Romo-Martinez – P
Schedule
Source: Schedule
Game summaries
At Buffalo
At Saint Francis (PA)