October 31st, 2026 4:45pm
FROSTBURG, Md. – Delta State University football rallied in the fourth quarter to earn a thrilling 22-21 victory over Frostburg State on Saturday afternoon at Bobcat Stadium, extending the Statesmen's winning streak to five consecutive games.
Trailing 21-13 entering the fourth quarter, Delta State (5-3) scored twice in the final 15 minutes, including Price Nixon's game-winning 23-yard field goal with 55 seconds remaining to complete the comeback.
The Statesmen found themselves down by 18 after Frostburg State (4-5) returned a punt 52 yards for a touchdown early in the third quarter. Delta State responded on its next possession, marching 75 yards in seven plays. Emile Picarella connected with Lawrence Armstrong for a 34-yard touchdown, cutting the deficit to 21-13.
Delta State continued its momentum into the fourth quarter, putting together an 11-play, 76-yard drive that ended with a 16-yard touchdown pass from Picarella to Troy Griffin. The two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, leaving the Statesmen trailing 21-19.
After the defense forced a Frostburg State punt, Delta State took over and put together another scoring drive. The Statesmen covered 37 yards in seven plays, setting up Nixon for the go-ahead 23-yard field goal with just 55 seconds remaining.
The Statesmen defense then came up with the final stop, forcing a fumble on Frostburg State's final possession to secure the 22-21 victory.