Delta State went toe-to-toe with Wingate for three quarters before the Bulldogs pulled away late in a 36-13 decision on September 5, 2026, in Cleveland, Mississippi. The Statesmen answered Wingate’s opening score with a 41-yard touchdown connection from Emile Picarella III to Lawrence Armstrong and trailed just 10-7 at halftime. Relive the full game highlights as Delta State stayed within striking distance before Wingate broke the game open with 26 points in the fourth quarter. Picarella finished with 140 passing yards and two touchdowns, including a late scoring strike to Jekerious Williams. #CollegeFootball #GSCFootball