Delaware beats Maine 31-17 for 1st series win since 2010
Colby Reeder returned a fumbled punt for a go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter and Delaware beat Maine 31-17 on Saturday for its first win in the series since 2010.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Delaware Blue Hens
31
Maine Black Bears
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL | 0 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 31 |
| MAINE | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Harold Alfond Sports Stadium · 7,212 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Kennesaw State Owls | L 40-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/27/26 | @ Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | W 35-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | vs Missouri State Bears | W 61-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/13/26 | @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | L 30-33 | NCAAF |
| 10/2/26 | vs Liberty Flames | L 14-30 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:07 31-17
J.P. Caruso 1 Yd Run (Frank Raggo Kick)
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Touchdown 13:22 24-17
Colby Reeder 5 Yd Fumble Return (Frank Raggo Kick)
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Touchdown 9:01 17-17
Joe Fitzpatrick 8 Yd Run (Brandon Briggs Kick)
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Field Goal 12:19 17-10
Frank Raggo 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:21 14-10
Kani Kane 1 Yd Run (Frank Raggo Kick)
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Touchdown 5:42 7-10
Brandon Whaley 10 Yd pass from J.P. Caruso (Frank Raggo Kick)
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Touchdown 0:46 0-10
Micah Wright 12 Yd pass from Chris Ferguson (Brandon Briggs Kick)
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Field Goal 8:03 0-3
Brandon Briggs 29 Yd Field Goal
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MAINE
6 plays, 47 yards, 1:12 · End of Game
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DEL 1:12
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:30 · Punt
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MAINE 1:42
10 plays, 60 yards, 2:20 · Downs
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DEL 4:07
13 plays, 58 yards, 7:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:07 31-17
J.P. Caruso 1 Yd Run (Frank Raggo Kick)
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MAINE 11:46
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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DEL 13:22
4 plays, 30 yards, 2:51 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:22 24-17
Colby Reeder 5 Yd Fumble Return (Frank Raggo Kick)
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MAINE 1:13
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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DEL 3:47
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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MAINE 4:42
7 plays, 50 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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DEL 7:36
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:25 · Punt
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MAINE 9:01
8 plays, 80 yards, 3:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:01 17-17
Joe Fitzpatrick 8 Yd Run (Brandon Briggs Kick)
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DEL 12:19
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:19 17-10
Frank Raggo 48 Yd Field Goal
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MAINE 14:23
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:37 · Interception
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MAINE
1 play, -2 yards, 0:21 · End of Half
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DEL 0:21
11 plays, 71 yards, 3:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:21 14-10
Kani Kane 1 Yd Run (Frank Raggo Kick)
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MAINE 4:12
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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DEL 5:42
9 plays, 87 yards, 5:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:42 7-10
Brandon Whaley 10 Yd pass from J.P. Caruso (Frank Raggo Kick)
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MAINE 11:31
4 plays, 24 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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DEL 13:00
7 plays, 25 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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MAINE 0:46
11 plays, 66 yards, 4:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:46 0-10
Micah Wright 12 Yd pass from Chris Ferguson (Brandon Briggs Kick)
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DEL 5:10
3 plays, 38 yards, 1:21 · Fumble
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MAINE 6:31
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:18 · Missed FG
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DEL 7:49
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:14 · Fumble
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MAINE 8:03
7 plays, 40 yards, 2:40 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:03 0-3
Brandon Briggs 29 Yd Field Goal
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DEL 10:43
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:51 · Punt
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MAINE 11:34
5 plays, 25 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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DEL 13:34
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:26 · Punt
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
DEL
MAINE
14
1st Downs
21
8-16
3rd down efficiency
6-16
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
346
Total Yards
451
162
Passing
218
7/18
Comp/Att
20/37
9.0
Yards per pass
5.9
184
Rushing
233
49
Rushing Attempts
38
3.8
Yards per rush
6.1
5-55
Penalties
6-55
2
Turnovers
2
2
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
31:42
Possession
28:18
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