The 2017 Delaware State Hornets football team represented Delaware State University in the 2017 NCAA Division I FCS football season.

They were led by third-year head coach Kenny Carter and played their home games at Alumni Stadium.

They were a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).

On November 19, it was announced that head coach Kenny Carter's contract would not be renewed.

[1] He finished at Delaware State with a three-year record of 3–30.