Delaware
35
Final
• Newark, DE
Delaware silenced in-state rival Delaware State in dominant Route 1 Rivalry fashion, cruising to an 18-point victory at Delaware Stadium.
Matchup
Recap
Delaware dominated the Route 1 Rivalry with a 35-17 victory over Delaware State, powered by quarterback Nick Minicucci's four touchdown passes. After trailing early, the Blue Hens scored 14 unanswered points before halftime and never looked back. Kahlil Ali's 45-yard pick-six in the fourth quarter sealed the deal, while Minicucci capped his stellar performance with a 50-yard touchdown strike to Jake Thaw.
Key Players
KAHLIL ALI
S
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Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
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JR
1 Interceptions
45 Interception Yards
1 Interception Touchdowns
JAKE THAW
WR
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Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
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SR
92 Receiving Yards
7 Receptions
50 Receiving Long
NICK MINICUCCI
QB
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Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
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JR
251 Passing Yards
3 Passing Touchdowns
1 Rushing Touchdowns
PATRICK FISHER-BUTLER
K
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Delaware State Hornets
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SO
1 Field Goals Made (Detailed)
40 Field Goal Long (Detailed)
2 PAT Made
KAIDEN BENNETT
QB
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Delaware State Hornets
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SR
135 Passing Yards
1 Rushing Touchdowns
5 Tackles
MARQUIS GILLIS
RB
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Delaware State Hornets
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SR
123 Rushing Yards
46 Receiving Yards
1 Receiving Touchdowns
