Smith, Hodge torch Delaware; Villanova wins, 55-33 in finale
Daniel Smith threw four of his five touchdown passes to Changa Hodge and ran for a sixth score as Villanova crushed Delaware 55-33 in the annual rivalry game Saturday afternoon.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Delaware Blue Hens
33
Villanova Wildcats
55
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL | 7 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 33 |
| VILL | 20 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 55 |
Villanova Stadium · 5,319 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:43 33-55
Gene Coleman II 6 Yd pass from Pat Kehoe (Noel Miller Pass to Pat Kehoe for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 8:05 25-55
Jalen Jackson 1 Yd Run (Drew Kresge Kick)
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Touchdown 11:14 25-48
Thyrick Pitts 21 Yd pass from Pat Kehoe (Pat Kehoe Pass to Owen Tyler for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 0:34 17-48
Changa Hodge 37 Yd pass from Daniel Smith (Drew Kresge Kick)
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Touchdown 3:38 17-41
Changa Hodge 43 Yd pass from Daniel Smith (Drew Kresge Kick)
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Field Goal 0:08 17-34
Jake Roth 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:27 14-34
Dee Wil Barlee 1 Yd Run (Drew Kresge Kick)
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Touchdown 6:17 14-27
Will Knight 1 Yd Run (Jake Roth Kick)
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Touchdown 9:30 7-27
Changa Hodge 82 Yd pass from Daniel Smith (Drew Kresge Kick)
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Touchdown 0:46 7-20
Changa Hodge 16 Yd pass from Daniel Smith (Drew Kresge PAT failed)
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Touchdown 2:37 7-14
Will Knight 68 Yd Run (Jake Roth Kick)
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Touchdown 3:21 0-14
Zac Kerxton 33 Yd pass from Daniel Smith (Drew Kresge Kick)
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Touchdown 11:22 0-7
Daniel Smith 3 Yd Run (Drew Kresge Kick)
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VILL
1 play, -2 yards, 0:32 · End of Game
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DEL 0:32
12 plays, 78 yards, 1:58 · Fumble
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VILL 2:30
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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DEL 3:43
14 plays, 71 yards, 4:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:43 33-55
Gene Coleman II 6 Yd pass from Pat Kehoe (Noel Miller Pass to Pat Kehoe for Two-Point Conversion)
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VILL 8:05
6 plays, 45 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:05 25-55
Jalen Jackson 1 Yd Run (Drew Kresge Kick)
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DEL 11:14
5 plays, 57 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:14 25-48
Thyrick Pitts 21 Yd pass from Pat Kehoe (Pat Kehoe Pass to Owen Tyler for Two-Point Conversion)
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VILL 13:03
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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DEL 14:41
4 plays, 27 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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VILL 0:34
5 plays, 70 yards, 2:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:34 17-48
Changa Hodge 37 Yd pass from Daniel Smith (Drew Kresge Kick)
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DEL 3:23
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09 · Interception
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VILL 3:38
8 plays, 60 yards, 3:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:38 17-41
Changa Hodge 43 Yd pass from Daniel Smith (Drew Kresge Kick)
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DEL 7:04
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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VILL 8:48
7 plays, 29 yards, 4:09 · Punt
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DEL 12:57
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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VILL
1 play, -2 yards, 0:07 · End of Half
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DEL 0:08
9 plays, 42 yards, 1:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:08 17-34
Jake Roth 42 Yd Field Goal
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VILL 1:27
9 plays, 69 yards, 4:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:27 14-34
Dee Wil Barlee 1 Yd Run (Drew Kresge Kick)
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DEL 6:17
9 plays, 86 yards, 3:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:17 14-27
Will Knight 1 Yd Run (Jake Roth Kick)
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VILL 9:30
1 play, 82 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:30 7-27
Changa Hodge 82 Yd pass from Daniel Smith (Drew Kresge Kick)
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DEL 9:41
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:10 · Punt
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VILL 12:51
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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DEL 14:44
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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VILL 0:46
4 plays, 68 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:46 7-20
Changa Hodge 16 Yd pass from Daniel Smith (Drew Kresge PAT failed)
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DEL 2:37
2 plays, 77 yards, 0:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:37 7-14
Will Knight 68 Yd Run (Jake Roth Kick)
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VILL 3:21
7 plays, 91 yards, 3:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:21 0-14
Zac Kerxton 33 Yd pass from Daniel Smith (Drew Kresge Kick)
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DEL 6:56
7 plays, 30 yards, 4:18 · Punt
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VILL 11:22
7 plays, 67 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:22 0-7
Daniel Smith 3 Yd Run (Drew Kresge Kick)
Showing the last 40 of 40 events.
Team Stats
DEL
VILL
24
1st Downs
30
7-16
3rd down efficiency
4-8
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
525
Total Yards
589
336
Passing
378
29/49
Comp/Att
17/24
6.9
Yards per pass
15.8
189
Rushing
211
28
Rushing Attempts
42
6.8
Yards per rush
5.0
8-68
Penalties
6-33
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
26:58
Possession
33:02
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