Delaware Blue Hens at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
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Ryan Gagliano's 4 TDs power Middle Tennessee past Delaware 33-30 in Conference USA showdown
The Blue Raiders (3-3, 1-1 Conference USA) trailed 30-26 in the fourth quarter before Gagliano led a 10-play, 93-yard drive and connected with Neo Clifton for a 14-yard touchdown with 3:06 remaining.
Delaware (2-4, 0-2) played without starting quarterback Nick Minicucci for the second straight game. Tyler Bell threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns in his place.
Middle Tennessee took a 19-16 lead on the first play of the second half when Gagliano found Koraun Perdue for an 80-yard touchdown. Bell answered with a 33-yard scoring pass to Josh Humes before Gagliano connected with Clifton for an 18-yard touchdown.
Bell’s 23-yard touchdown pass to Kaderris Roberts gave Delaware a 30-26 lead with 9:57 left.
Delaware took a 16-12 halftime lead after George Mullins intercepted Gagliano with 24 seconds remaining. Bryson Graves then threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Bell.
Clifton caught four passes for 64 yards and two touchdowns, and Perdue had four catches for 103 yards and a score.
Delaware: Hosts Missouri State next Tuesday.
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How To Watch
How can I watch Delaware Blue Hens vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?
- TV Channel: Blue Hens at Blue Raiders 2021 College Football, week 7, is broadcasted on CBSSN.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 11:20 | Tucker Smack 33 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 1st Period 6:55 | Dominic Bourgeois 47 Yd Field Goal |
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SF | 1st Period 3:25 | Team Safety |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:27 | Roman Gagliano 1 Yd Run (Dominic Bourgeois Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 7:20 | Kaderris Roberts 11 Yd Run (Tucker Smack Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:20 | Tyler Bell 15 Yd pass from Bryson Graves (Tucker Smack PAT blocked) |
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TD | 3rd Period 14:43 | Koraun Perdue 80 Yd pass from Roman Gagliano (Dominic Bourgeois Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:01 | Josh Humes 33 Yd pass from Tyler Bell (Tucker Smack Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 2:10 | Neo Clifton 18 Yd pass from Roman Gagliano (Dominic Bourgeois Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 9:57 | Kaderris Roberts 23 Yd pass from Tyler Bell (Tucker Smack Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:06 | Neo Clifton 14 Yd pass from Roman Gagliano (Dominic Bourgeois Kick) |
Statistics
 DEL |
 MTSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 5-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 2-9 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 391 | Total Yards | 396 |
| 321 | Passing | 291 |
| 23/37 | Comp/Att | 22/33 |
| 8.7 | Yards per pass | 8.8 |
| 70 | Rushing | 105 |
| 30 | Rushing Attempts | 25 |
| 2.3 | Yards per rush | 4.2 |
| 13-101 | Penalties | 5-45 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 32:15 | Possession | 27:45 |
Game Information
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Attendance: 8,606 · Capacity:
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