Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Delaware Blue Hens
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Nick Minicucci throws for 276 yards, 4 touchdowns and Delaware holds off Middle Tennessee 31-28
Minicucci left the game midway through the fourth quarter due to an injury and backup Braden Streeter threw an interception late. Middle Tennessee marched down the field and Nicholas Vattiato threw his third touchdown pass with 1:03 remaining to pull within three points.
But Nick Laboy recovered the onside kick to secure the victory.
Minicucci was 27 of 42 for Delaware (4-3, 2-2 Conference USA). Duplessis made seven catches for 65 yards and Wilson added 56 yards.
Vattiato threw for 281 yards with an interception for Middle Tennessee (1-6, 0-3). Jekail Middlebrook rushed for 68 yards and a score.
Minicucci completed all eight of his passes on Delaware’s opening drive of the game, including a 22-yard touchdown to Wilson. Minicucci found Wilson again for a 10-yard touchdown early in the second quarter to tie it at 14-all.
Duplessis’ 4-yard touchdown catch with 38 seconds left before halftime gave Delaware a 24-14 lead. Duplessis’ second touchdown grab came from 9-yards out with 1:39 left in the third for a 31-21 lead
Over the last three games, MTSU has allowed just 16 second-half points.
How To Watch
How can I watch Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Delaware Blue Hens?
- TV Channel: Blue Raiders at Blue Hens 2021 College Football, week 9, is broadcasted on ESPN2.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 8:28 | Sean Wilson 22 Yd pass from Nick Minicucci (Nate Reed Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 2:59 | Nahzae Cox 5 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Jacob Hathaway Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 1:58 | Jekail Middlebrook 4 Yd Run (Jacob Hathaway Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:39 | Sean Wilson 10 Yd pass from Nick Minicucci (Nate Reed Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 6:25 | Nate Reed 49 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:38 | Kyre Duplessis 4 Yd pass from Nick Minicucci (Nate Reed Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:11 | Hunter Tipton 11 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Jacob Hathaway Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:39 | Kyre Duplessis 9 Yd pass from Nick Minicucci (Nate Reed Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:03 | AJ Jones 6 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Jacob Hathaway Kick) |
Statistics
 MTSU |
 DEL |
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|---|---|---|
| 24 | 1st Downs | 27 |
| 6-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 9-17 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 384 | Total Yards | 360 |
| 281 | Passing | 281 |
| 31/50 | Comp/Att | 28/44 |
| 5.6 | Yards per pass | 6.4 |
| 103 | Rushing | 79 |
| 22 | Rushing Attempts | 36 |
| 4.7 | Yards per rush | 2.2 |
| 9-80 | Penalties | 4-25 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 27:05 | Possession | 32:55 |
Game Information
Location: Newark, DE
Attendance: 14,102 · Capacity:
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