Delaware rallies to defeat Pennsylvania 28-27
Nolan Henderson threw three touchdown passes and Delaware scored 21 consecutive points in the second half to rally past Pennsylvania 28-27 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Pennsylvania Quakers
27
Delaware Blue Hens
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENN | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 27 |
| DEL | 7 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
Delaware Stadium · 11,782 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Cornell Big Red | W 14-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Brown Bears | L 17-36 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | vs Yale Bulldogs | W 24-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/16/26 | vs Columbia Lions | L 27-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Howard Bison | W 24-20 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:24 27-28
Isaiah Malcome 69 Yd Punt Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 7:36 21-28
Will Knight 6 Yd Run (Jake Roth Kick)
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Touchdown 3:10 21-21
Bryce De Maille 17 Yd pass from Nolan Henderson (Jake Roth Kick)
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Touchdown 8:53 21-14
Gene Coleman II 11 Yd pass from Nolan Henderson (Jake Roth Kick)
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Touchdown 11:35 21-7
Kolton Huber 12 Yd pass from Nick Robinson (David Perkins Kick)
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Touchdown 7:58 14-7
Isaiah Malcome 1 Yd pass from Nick Robinson (David Perkins Kick)
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Touchdown 2:15 7-7
Kolton Huber 4 Yd pass from Nick Robinson (David Perkins Kick)
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Touchdown 12:31 0-7
Thyrick Pitts 29 Yd pass from Nolan Henderson (Jake Roth Kick)
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DEL
5 plays, 4 yards, 2:24 · End of Game
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DEL 2:24
6 plays, 6 yards, 3:17 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:24 27-28
Isaiah Malcome 69 Yd Punt Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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PENN 5:41
5 plays, 27 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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DEL 7:36
5 plays, 65 yards, 2:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:36 21-28
Will Knight 6 Yd Run (Jake Roth Kick)
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PENN 9:37
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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DEL 11:20
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:40 · Missed FG
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PENN 14:00
7 plays, 33 yards, 4:10 · Downs
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DEL 3:10
8 plays, 68 yards, 2:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:10 21-21
Bryce De Maille 17 Yd pass from Nolan Henderson (Jake Roth Kick)
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PENN 6:09
6 plays, 12 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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DEL 8:53
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:53 21-14
Gene Coleman II 11 Yd pass from Nolan Henderson (Jake Roth Kick)
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PENN 11:35
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:35 21-7
Kolton Huber 12 Yd pass from Nick Robinson (David Perkins Kick)
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PENN
4 plays, 24 yards, 0:25 · End of Half
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DEL 0:25
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:31 · Punt
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PENN 0:56
9 plays, 56 yards, 4:50 · Fumble
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DEL 5:46
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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PENN 7:58
7 plays, 66 yards, 2:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:58 14-7
Isaiah Malcome 1 Yd pass from Nick Robinson (David Perkins Kick)
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DEL 10:49
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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PENN 12:22
8 plays, 45 yards, 2:49 · Interception
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DEL 0:11
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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PENN 2:15
11 plays, 78 yards, 4:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:15 7-7
Kolton Huber 4 Yd pass from Nick Robinson (David Perkins Kick)
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DEL 6:59
9 plays, 35 yards, 3:30 · Missed FG
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PENN 10:29
3 plays, -8 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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DEL 12:31
5 plays, 72 yards, 2:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:31 0-7
Thyrick Pitts 29 Yd pass from Nolan Henderson (Jake Roth Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
PENN
DEL
22
1st Downs
19
9-15
3rd down efficiency
5-14
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
462
Total Yards
360
193
Passing
260
18/27
Comp/Att
20/29
7.1
Yards per pass
9.0
269
Rushing
100
44
Rushing Attempts
33
6.1
Yards per rush
3.0
9-70
Penalties
1-15
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
31:38
Possession
28:22
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