Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Delaware Blue Hens
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Hayward's pick-6 highlights key defensive plays that lift Western Kentucky past Delaware 27-24
Three snaps after the Hilltoppers kicked a field goal on the opening drive of the second half, Hayward had a 25-yard pick-6 that put them ahead 20-17.
The Blue Hens quickly went 80 yards on the ensuing possession, but on second-and-goal from the 4, Nick Minicucci as he neared the end zone and Elin Jones recovered it in the end zone. Delaware then marched 80 yards to take a 27-17 lead on a 5-yard pass from Maverick McIvor to George Hart III.
Minicucci's third short touchdown run with 9:54 left to play made it 27-24 but the next drive — 11 plays taking up 4 1/2 minutes — ended on downs and on Nate Reed missed a 42-yard field goal to the right.
McIver was 23 of 31 for 230 yards for Western Kentucky (5-1, 3-0 Conference USA).
Minicucci was 28-of-47 passing for 314 yards and added 55 yards on the ground for the Blue Hens (3-2, 1-1), who had a 10-game home winning streak end.
How To Watch
How can I watch Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Delaware Blue Hens?
- TV Channel: Hilltoppers at Blue Hens 2021 College Football, week 6, is broadcasted on CBSSN.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 8:36 | Nick Minicucci 2 Yd Run (Nate Reed Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 14:55 | John Cannon 41 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 7:55 | Nate Reed 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:55 | K.D. Hutchinson 5 Yd Run (John Cannon Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:00 | Nick Minicucci 1 Yd Run (Nate Reed Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 8:01 | John Cannon 43 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:20 | Koron Hayward 25 Yd Interception Return (John Cannon Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 0:38 | George Hart III 5 Yd pass from Maverick McIvor (John Cannon Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 9:54 | Nick Minicucci 2 Yd Run (Nate Reed Kick) |
Statistics
 WKU |
 DEL |
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|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1st Downs | 27 |
| 9-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 9-16 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 338 | Total Yards | 435 |
| 230 | Passing | 314 |
| 23/31 | Comp/Att | 28/46 |
| 7.4 | Yards per pass | 6.8 |
| 108 | Rushing | 121 |
| 26 | Rushing Attempts | 34 |
| 4.2 | Yards per rush | 3.6 |
| 8-90 | Penalties | 1-15 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 27:31 | Possession | 32:29 |
Game Information
Location: Newark, DE
Attendance: 19,176 · Capacity:
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