Delaware State Hornets vs. Central Connecticut Blue Devils: 2023 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Central Connecticut Blue Devils defeated Delaware State Hornets 51–44 in Week 6, 2023. Final score: Delaware State Hornets 44, Central Connecticut Blue Devils 51.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Delaware State Hornets	0	6	18	6	44
Central Connecticut Blue Devils	6	12	18	15	51

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ricky Ortega (Central Connecticut) — 45.0 yds · +0.50 EPA/play +3.48 EPA
• Marqui Adams (Delaware State) — 271.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.52 EPA
• Matt Jenner (Central Connecticut) — 55.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -1.14 EPA

Rushing

• Elijah Howard (Central Connecticut) — 277.0 yds · 1 TD +0.65 EPA
• Marquis Gillis (Delaware State) — 83.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Malik Thomas (Central Connecticut) — 113.0 yds · 1 TD +0.84 EPA

Receiving

• Isiah Williams (Central Connecticut) — 4 rec · 35.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• NyGhee Lolley (Delaware State) — 4 rec · 92.0 yds +1.92 EPA
• EJ Core (Delaware State) — 4 rec · 77.0 yds +0.99 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ricky Ortega	Central Connecticut	7	42.9%	45	0	+0.50	+3.48
Marqui Adams	Delaware State	29	55.2%	271	3	+0.09	+2.52
Matt Jenner	Central Connecticut	13	46.2%	55	2	-0.09	-1.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Delaware State	Central Connecticut
Plays	55	71
EPA / play	-0.014	+0.442
Total EPA	-0.79	+31.39
Success rate	45.5%	50.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.087	+0.117
Rush EPA / play	-0.127	+0.570
Yards	422	629

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Central Connecticut	12	81	+6.82	Pass TD
Q1	Delaware State	7	20	-3.70	Ended
Q1	Central Connecticut	9	45	+0.67	Punt
Q1	Delaware State	6	80	+6.70	Pass TD
Q2	Central Connecticut	9	83	+7.69	Rush TD
Q2	Delaware State	1	7	-5.02	Fumble
Q2	Central Connecticut	3	6	-2.21	Missed FG
Q2	Delaware State	6	16	-1.88	Punt
Q2	Central Connecticut	4	38	-0.33	Punt
Q2	Delaware State	1	0	-3.65	Interception
Q2	Central Connecticut	5	36	+5.39	Pass TD
Q3	Delaware State	5	65	+6.22	Rush TD
Q3	Central Connecticut	3	5	-2.87	Touchdown
Q3	Central Connecticut	3	5	-4.06	Ended
Q3	Delaware State	3	47	+3.79	Pass TD
Q3	Central Connecticut	4	68	+5.63	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Punt return touchdown (-7.23 EPA)
2. Q4 · Delaware State Hornets · Marqui Adams pass to NyGhee Lolley for a touchdown (57 yards) (+7.07 EPA)
3. Q4 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Elijah Howard rushes 80 yards for a touchdown (+6.13 EPA)
4. Q3 · Delaware State Hornets · Kickoff (+5.96 EPA)
5. Q3 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Malik Thomas rushes 53 yards for a touchdown (+5.03 EPA)
6. Q2 · Delaware State Hornets · Fumble (-5.02 EPA)
7. Q2 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Matt Jenner pass to Paul Marsh Jr. for a touchdown (8 yards) (+4.04 EPA)
8. Q2 · Delaware State Hornets · Marqui Adams pass intercepted (-3.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Central Connecticut Blue Devils controlled the final (51–44) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Ricky Ortega (Central Connecticut) — 45.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Central Connecticut at 0.442 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 State Hornets vs Central Connecticut Blue Devils?

Delaware State Hornets 44, Central Connecticut Blue Devils 51 in Week 6 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Delaware State Hornets vs Central Connecticut Blue Devils?

Central Connecticut Blue Devils won with a final score of 44–51.

Where can I find the Delaware State Hornets vs Central Connecticut Blue Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401539973.

Who led Delaware State Hornets vs Central Connecticut Blue Devils in passing?

Ricky Ortega (Central Connecticut) led passers with 45.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Delaware State Hornets at Central Connecticut Blue Devils in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.