Delaware Blue Hens 26–29 Villanova Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2022

Quick answer

Villanova Wildcats defeated Delaware Blue Hens 29–26 in Week 12, 2022. Final score: Delaware Blue Hens 26, Villanova Wildcats 29.

Game summary

Villanova Wildcats edged Delaware Blue Hens 29–26 in Week 12 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Nolan Henderson (Delaware) — 322.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.05 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: DeeWil Barlee — 66.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Brett Buckman — 8 rec, 69.0 yds.
EPA edge: Villanova (-0.034/play) vs Delaware (-0.066/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Delaware Blue Hens	6	9	6	3	26
Villanova Wildcats	6	6	6	6	29

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

DELDelaware Blue Hens

+3OPP 15

VILLVillanova Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Villanova
Q1TD
CWConnor Watkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Connor Watkins rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Delaware
Q1TD
TPThyrick Pitts
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Nolan Henderson pass to Thyrick Pitts for a touchdown (48 yards)
Delaware
Q2TD
TPThyrick Pitts
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Nolan Henderson pass to Thyrick Pitts for a touchdown (7 yards)
Villanova
Q2TD
DBDeeWil Barlee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
DeeWil Barlee rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Delaware
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
15-12
Field goal good from 32 yards
Delaware
Q3TD
JTJourdan Townsend
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Nolan Henderson pass to Jourdan Townsend for a touchdown (25 yards)
Villanova
Q3TD
DBDeeWil Barlee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
DeeWil Barlee rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
Delaware
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
24-18
Field goal good from 25 yards
Villanova
Q4TD
CWConnor Watkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Connor Watkins rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Nolan Henderson (Delaware) — 322.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +2.83 EPA
Connor Watkins (Villanova) — 122.0 yds · -0.11 EPA/play -1.70 EPA

Rushing

DeeWil Barlee (Villanova) — 66.0 yds · 2 TD -0.14 EPA
Marcus Yarns (Delaware) — 59.0 yds -0.14 EPA
Kyron Cumby (Delaware) — 49.0 yds -0.21 EPA

Receiving

Brett Buckman (Delaware) — 8 rec · 69.0 yds +0.37 EPA
Thyrick Pitts (Delaware) — 7 rec · 96.0 yds +1.59 EPA
Jourdan Townsend (Delaware) — 6 rec · 71.0 yds +0.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nolan Henderson	Delaware	58	56.9%	322	3	+0.05	+2.83
Connor Watkins	Villanova	16	31.2%	122	0	-0.11	-1.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Delaware	Villanova
Plays	85	49
EPA / play	-0.066	-0.034
Total EPA	-5.63	-1.68
Success rate	38.8%	34.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.049	-0.106
Rush EPA / play	-0.313	+0.001
Yards	437	232

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Delaware	2	8	-4.93	Fumble
Q1	Villanova	6	11	-1.25	Rush TD
Q1	Delaware	4	79	+7.19	Pass TD
Q1	Villanova	3	4	-2.73	Punt
Q1	Delaware	8	35	-3.63	Ended
Q1	Villanova	4	18	-1.49	Punt
Q2	Delaware	15	79	+5.14	Pass TD
Q2	Villanova	8	73	+6.03	Rush TD
Q2	Delaware	15	78	+0.15	Field goal
Q3	Villanova	5	14	-2.37	Punt
Q3	Delaware	7	49	+0.82	Pass TD
Q3	Villanova	3	5	-3.03	Punt
Q3	Delaware	9	48	-2.40	Ended
Q3	Villanova	6	66	+5.59	Rush TD
Q3	Delaware	11	24	-4.20	Field goal
Q4	Villanova	4	12	-2.05	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Delaware Blue Hens · Fumble (-6.55 EPA)
Q2 · Villanova Wildcats · Connor Watkins pass to Dez Boykin for 58 yards (3rd & 10) (+6.18 EPA)
Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Connor Watkins rushes 2 yards for a touchdown (+4.2 EPA)
Q1 · Delaware Blue Hens · Nolan Henderson pass to Thyrick Pitts for a touchdown (48 yards) (+4.11 EPA)
Q1 · Villanova Wildcats · Penalty (4th & 6) (+3.86 EPA)
Q1 · Delaware Blue Hens · Kyron Cumby rushes for a loss of 3 yards (4th & 1) (-3.67 EPA)
Q4 · Delaware Blue Hens · Punt (-3.66 EPA)
Q3 · Villanova Wildcats · Connor Watkins pass to Dez Boykin for 38 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

Villanova Wildcats controlled the final (29–26) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Nolan Henderson (Delaware) — 322.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Villanova at -0.034 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Delaware Blue Hens vs Villanova Wildcats?

Delaware Blue Hens 26, Villanova Wildcats 29 in Week 12 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Delaware Blue Hens vs Villanova Wildcats?

Villanova Wildcats won with a final score of 26–29.

Where can I find the Delaware Blue Hens vs Villanova Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401424451.

Who led Delaware Blue Hens vs Villanova Wildcats in passing?

Nolan Henderson (Delaware) led passers with 322.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Delaware Blue Hens at Villanova Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.