Delaware State Hornets vs. Delaware Blue Hens: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Delaware Blue Hens defeated Delaware State Hornets 35–17 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Delaware State Hornets 17, Delaware Blue Hens 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Delaware State Hornets	0	3	6	12	17
Delaware Blue Hens	0	12	6	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nick Minicucci (Delaware) — 282.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +10.59 EPA
• Kaiden Bennett (Delaware State) — 132.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +6.58 EPA
• Jayden Sauray (Delaware State) — 14.0 yds · +1.00 EPA/play +2.00 EPA

Rushing

• Marquis Gillis (Delaware State) — 109.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• James Jones (Delaware State) — 21.0 yds -0.34 EPA
• Kaiden Bennett (Delaware State) — 54.0 yds · 1 TD +0.39 EPA

Receiving

• Kyre Duplessis (Delaware) — 7 rec · 89.0 yds +0.67 EPA
• Jake Thaw (Delaware) — 7 rec · 92.0 yds +1.79 EPA
• Sean Wilson (Delaware) — 3 rec · 11.0 yds -0.86 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nick Minicucci	Delaware	38	71.1%	282	3	+0.28	+10.59
Kaiden Bennett	Delaware State	23	47.8%	132	1	+0.29	+6.58
Jayden Sauray	Delaware State	2	100.0%	14	0	+1.00	+2.00
Zach Marker	Delaware	8	37.5%	21	0	-0.44	-3.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Delaware State	Delaware
Plays	62	70
EPA / play	+0.085	+0.225
Total EPA	+5.27	+15.73
Success rate	43.5%	52.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.012	+0.154
Rush EPA / play	+0.155	+0.359
Yards	401	443

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Delaware	10	24	-1.59	Punt
Q1	Delaware State	3	2	-1.96	Punt
Q1	Delaware	9	56	-4.22	Fumble
Q1	Delaware State	10	39	+0.46	Punt
Q1	Delaware	6	28	+0.39	Punt
Q2	Delaware State	12	65	+1.16	Field goal
Q2	Delaware	6	85	+7.06	Rush TD
Q2	Delaware State	2	3	-0.81	Punt
Q2	Delaware	11	73	+6.33	Pass TD
Q2	Delaware State	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Delaware State	10	60	+5.60	Rush TD
Q3	Delaware	7	34	+2.87	Pass TD
Q3	Delaware State	5	53	-0.54	Interception
Q3	Delaware	12	53	+1.07	Missed FG
Q4	Delaware State	5	63	-8.03	Touchdown
Q4	Delaware State	5	81	+8.56	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Delaware State Hornets · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.88 EPA)
2. Q1 · Delaware Blue Hens · Fumble (-6.52 EPA)
3. Q4 · Delaware Blue Hens · Nick Minicucci pass to Jake Thaw for a touchdown (50 yards) (+5.37 EPA)
4. Q4 · Delaware State Hornets · Kaiden Bennett pass to Marquis Gillis for a touchdown (39 yards) (+4.72 EPA)
5. Q3 · Delaware State Hornets · Kaiden Bennett rushes 23 yards for a touchdown (+4.47 EPA)
6. Q3 · Delaware State Hornets · Marquis Gillis rushes for 45 yards (2nd & 5) (+3.69 EPA)
7. Q1 · Delaware Blue Hens · Nick Minicucci pass to Jake Thaw for 7 yards (4th & 4) (+3.19 EPA)
8. Q3 · Delaware Blue Hens · Nick Minicucci pass to Ja'Carree Kelly for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Delaware Blue Hens controlled the final (35–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Nick Minicucci (Delaware) — 282.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Delaware at 0.225 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 Delaware Blue Hens?

Delaware State Hornets 17, Delaware Blue Hens 35 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Delaware State Hornets vs Delaware Blue Hens?

Delaware Blue Hens won with a final score of 17–35.

Where can I find the Delaware State Hornets vs Delaware Blue Hens box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757219.

Who led Delaware State Hornets vs Delaware Blue Hens in passing?

Nick Minicucci (Delaware) led passers with 282.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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