DeSean Jackson relishes the role of the underdog, knowing the motivation it provides. It spurned him to surpass expectations as a player.

Whether Delaware State University’s first-year football coach still savors such situations after this week remains to be seen.

Surely, Jackson and the Hornets have a huge task against Delaware in the season opener for each Aug. 28. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Delaware Stadium in Newark.

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