Delaware State Hornets at Delaware Blue Hens: August 28, 2025
The Delaware Blue Hens beat the Delaware State Hornets 35-17 at Delaware Stadium on August 28, 2025 (2025 season).
Most passing yards: Nick Minicucci (Delaware Blue Hens, 261). Most rushing yards: Marquis Gillis (Delaware State Hornets, 123); Jo Silver (Delaware Blue Hens, 34). Most receiving yards: Sean Wilson (Delaware Blue Hens, 29).
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware State Hornets | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| Delaware Blue Hens | 0 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | DSU | DEL |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 149 | 291 |
| Rushing yards | 200 | 137 |
| Rushing attempts | 41 | 26 |
| Completions | 13 | 31 |
| Pass attempts | 26 | 44 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Sacks | 2 | 2 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: Delaware State Hornets 149, Delaware Blue Hens 291.
- Rushing yards: Delaware State Hornets 200, Delaware Blue Hens 137.
- The Delaware Blue Hens' biggest edge came in the 2nd quarter (14-3).
Player lines
- James Jones (DSU RB): 9 CAR, 21 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 1 REC, 9 REC YDS
- Marquis Gillis (DSU RB): 17 CAR, 123 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 3 REC, 46 REC YDS
- Elijah Sessoms (DEL TE): 3 REC, 19 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Jo Silver (DEL RB): 6 CAR, 34 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 4 REC, 21 REC YDS
- Nick Minicucci (DEL QB): 27 CMP, 35 ATT, 261 PASS YDS, 3 PASS TD, 0 INT, 9 CAR, 44 RUSH YDS
- Sean Wilson (DEL WR): 4 REC, 29 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Viron Ellison Jr. (DEL RB): 5 CAR, 21 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 1 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Zach Marker (DEL QB): 3 CMP, 8 ATT, 21 PASS YDS, 0 PASS TD, 0 INT, 2 CAR, 12 RUSH YDS
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Head-to-head
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