Final

• Newark, DE
The Hilltoppers stunned Delaware in Newark, grabbing their third straight win as Western Kentucky silenced the high-powered Blue Hens offense that had been averaging 40+ points at home.

Matchup

Recap

Western Kentucky rallied in the third quarter with 17 unanswered points to edge Delaware 27-24 in a thrilling back-and-forth battle at Delaware Stadium. Nick Minicucci was a force for the Blue Hens, rushing for three touchdowns including a buzzer-beater score to end the first half. The Hilltoppers' defense made the difference when Koron Hayward's 25-yard interception return touchdown flipped the momentum, helping Western Kentucky overcome an early deficit.

Key Players

Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
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NICK MINICUCCI
QB Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens JR
314 Passing Yards
3 Rushing Touchdowns
55 Rushing Yards
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Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
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JO SILVER
RB Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens SR
47 Rushing Yards
55 Receiving Yards
28 Receiving Long
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Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
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GAVIN MOUL
LB Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens JR
1.0 Sacks
3 Tackles
9 Assisted Tackles
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
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MAVERICK MCIVOR
QB Western Kentucky Hilltoppers SR
230 Passing Yards
147.2 Passer Rating
36 Rushing Yards
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
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MATTHEW HENRY
WR Western Kentucky Hilltoppers SR
99 Receiving Yards
48 Receiving Long
4 Receptions
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
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KORON HAYWARD
LB Western Kentucky Hilltoppers SO
1 Interception Touchdowns
1 Interceptions
25 Interception Yards
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