Delaware Blue Hens 23–26 Sam Houston Bearkats: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2025

Quick answer

Sam Houston Bearkats defeated Delaware Blue Hens 26–23 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: Delaware Blue Hens 23, Sam Houston Bearkats 26.

Game summary

Sam Houston Bearkats edged Delaware Blue Hens 26–23 in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Huddle-Shotgun #4 N.Minicucci (Delaware) — 312.0 pass yds, +0.49 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Landan Brown — 64.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: #15 J.Thaw caught at UD25 — 2 rec, 7.0 yds.
EPA edge: Delaware (-0.018/play) vs Sam Houston (-0.135/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Delaware Blue Hens	6	3	0	12	23
Sam Houston Bearkats	0	15	12	3	26

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 20

+3OPP 16

+3OPP 31

SHSUSam Houston Bearkats

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Delaware
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Rushing touchdown
Delaware
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 37 yards
Sam Houston
Q2TD
LBLandan Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Landan Brown rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Sam Houston
Q2TD
#Q#7 Q.Humphreys caught at UD00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
#7 Q.Humphreys caught at UD00 catch for a touchdown (15 yards)
Sam Houston
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
9-15
Field goal good from 33 yards
Sam Houston
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 31
Score
9-18
Field goal good from 48 yards
Sam Houston
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
9-21
Field goal good from 23 yards
Sam Houston
Q3TD
LBLandan Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-27
Landan Brown rushes 62 yards for a touchdown
Sam Houston
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 31
Score
9-30
Field goal good from 48 yards
Delaware
Q4TD
VEViron Ellison Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Viron Ellison Jr. rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Delaware
Q4TD
MPMax Patterson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Nick Minicucci pass to Max Patterson for a touchdown (26 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Huddle-Shotgun #4 N.Minicucci (Delaware) — 312.0 yds · +0.49 EPA/play +16.76 EPA
Nick Minicucci (Delaware) — 26.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.89 EPA/play +4.89 EPA
Shotgun #8 L.Locke (Sam Houston) — 0.0 yds · -1.20 EPA/play -2.41 EPA

Rushing

Landan Brown (Sam Houston) — 64.0 yds · 2 TD +3.02 EPA
Viron Ellison Jr. (Delaware) — 3.0 yds · 1 TD +1.01 EPA

Receiving

#15 J.Thaw caught at UD25 (Delaware) — 2 rec · 7.0 yds -0.46 EPA
#2 C.Reed caught at 19 (Sam Houston) — 1 rec · 46.0 yds +5.79 EPA
#18 S.Wilson caught at 37 (Delaware) — 1 rec · 35.0 yds +3.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #4 N.Minicucci	Delaware	34	67.6%	312	0	+0.49	+16.76
Nick Minicucci	Delaware	1	100.0%	26	1	+4.89	+4.89
Shotgun #8 L.Locke	Sam Houston	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.20	-2.41
Shotgun #4 N.Minicucci	Delaware	3	0.0%	-4	0	-1.81	-5.44
No Huddle-Shotgun #8 L.Locke	Sam Houston	40	40.0%	191	0	-0.28	-11.26
No Huddle-Shotgun #4 N.Minicucci	Delaware	7	0.0%	-37	0	-1.93	-13.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Delaware	Sam Houston
Plays	74	69
EPA / play	-0.018	-0.135
Total EPA	-1.32	-9.34
Success rate	43.2%	34.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.061	-0.208
Rush EPA / play	-0.140	-0.016
Yards	435	371

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Delaware	6	26	-3.91	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	3	0	-2.70	Punt
Q1	Delaware	4	9	-0.04	Ended
Q1	Sam Houston	3	-10	-5.69	Punt
Q1	Delaware	3	-2	-3.72	Ended
Q1	Sam Houston	4	28	-0.96	Punt
Q1	Delaware	9	80	+5.43	Rush TD
Q1	Sam Houston	6	31	-0.50	Punt
Q2	Delaware	11	60	+1.90	Field goal
Q2	Sam Houston	6	17	-2.88	Punt
Q2	Delaware	4	25	+0.44	Fumble
Q2	Sam Houston	4	30	+1.82	Rush TD
Q2	Delaware	3	-7	-0.82	Ended
Q2	Sam Houston	10	72	+6.20	Field goal
Q3	Sam Houston	8	55	+0.87	Field goal
Q3	Delaware	3	6	-2.07	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Delaware Blue Hens · Fumble (-6.52 EPA)
Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · No Huddle-Shotgun #8 L.Locke pass to #2 C.Reed caught at 19 for 46 yards (3rd & 11) (+5.79 EPA)
Q2 · Delaware Blue Hens · Fumble (-5.08 EPA)
Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Landan Brown rushes 62 yards for a touchdown (+5.01 EPA)
Q4 · Delaware Blue Hens · Huddle-Shotgun #4 N.Minicucci pass to #9 J.Kelly caught at 40 for 20 yards (4th & 13) (+4.97 EPA)
Q4 · Delaware Blue Hens · Nick Minicucci pass to Max Patterson for a touchdown (26 yards) (+4.89 EPA)
Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · #7 Q.Humphreys caught at UD00 catch for a touchdown (15 yards) (+4.73 EPA)
Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Punt (-4.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

Sam Houston Bearkats controlled the final (26–23) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Huddle-Shotgun #4 N.Minicucci (Delaware) — 312.0 yds.
EPA edge: Delaware at -0.018 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 Sam Houston Bearkats?

Delaware Blue Hens 23, Sam Houston Bearkats 26 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Delaware Blue Hens vs Sam Houston Bearkats?

Sam Houston Bearkats won with a final score of 23–26.

Where can I find the Delaware Blue Hens vs Sam Houston Bearkats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757300.

Who led Delaware Blue Hens vs Sam Houston Bearkats in passing?

Huddle-Shotgun #4 N.Minicucci (Delaware) led passers with 312.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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