Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 27–24 Delaware Blue Hens: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2025

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Delaware Blue Hens 27–24 in Week 6, 2025. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 27, Delaware Blue Hens 24.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers edged Delaware Blue Hens 27–24 in Week 6 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) — 240.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.16 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jo Silver — 47.0 yds.
Receiving leader: K.D. Hutchinson — 9 rec, 58.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (+0.151/play) vs Delaware (+0.034/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	9	9	0	27
Delaware Blue Hens	6	9	6	6	24

Scoring Map

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

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

+3OPP 24

OPP EZ

+3OPP 26

OPP EZ

DELDelaware Blue Hens

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Delaware
Q1TD
NMNick Minicucci
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Nick Minicucci rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 41 yards
Delaware
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 23 yards
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
KHK.D. Hutchinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-9
K.D. Hutchinson rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Delaware
Q2TD
NMNick Minicucci
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Nick Minicucci rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
12-15
Field goal good from 43 yards
Delaware
Q3TD
NMNick Minicucci
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Nick Minicucci — Interception returned for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
GHGeorge Hart III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Maverick McIvor pass to George Hart III for a touchdown (5 yards)
Delaware
Q4TD
NMNick Minicucci
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
Nick Minicucci rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) — 240.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +5.21 EPA
Nick Minicucci (Delaware) — 369.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.84 EPA

Rushing

Jo Silver (Delaware) — 47.0 yds -0.31 EPA
Nick Minicucci (Delaware) — 55.0 yds · 3 TD +0.69 EPA
La'Vell Wright (Western Kentucky) — 26.0 yds -0.26 EPA

Receiving

K.D. Hutchinson (Western Kentucky) — 9 rec · 58.0 yds +0.47 EPA
Sean Wilson (Delaware) — 4 rec · 55.0 yds -0.25 EPA
Cameron Flowers (Western Kentucky) — 5 rec · 43.0 yds -0.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Maverick McIvor	Western Kentucky	32	68.8%	240	1	+0.16	+5.21
Nick Minicucci	Delaware	48	58.3%	369	0	+0.02	+0.84

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Delaware
Plays	57	82
EPA / play	+0.151	+0.034
Total EPA	+8.62	+2.78
Success rate	42.1%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.163	+0.017
Rush EPA / play	+0.136	+0.057
Yards	350	490

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Delaware	15	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	8	44	-2.32	Fumble
Q1	Delaware	3	-1	-3.61	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	7	66	+1.68	Field goal
Q2	Delaware	13	69	+1.45	Field goal
Q2	Western Kentucky	13	80	+6.75	Rush TD
Q2	Delaware	8	61	+8.64	Rush TD
Q3	Western Kentucky	3	3	-2.98	Punt
Q3	Delaware	6	10	-2.02	Punt
Q3	Western Kentucky	7	31	-1.23	Field goal
Q3	Delaware	8	98	-10.76	Fumble
Q3	Western Kentucky	9	86	+7.77	Pass TD
Q3	Delaware	13	75	+6.39	Rush TD
Q4	Western Kentucky	4	20	-0.71	Punt
Q4	Delaware	11	33	-3.18	Ended
Q4	Western Kentucky	6	20	-0.35	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Delaware Blue Hens · Nick Minicucci rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+7.0 EPA)
Q3 · Delaware Blue Hens · Nick Minicucci — Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.83 EPA)
Q3 · Delaware Blue Hens · Fumble (-6.21 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Fumble (-5.25 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor pass to Matthew Henry for 33 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.39 EPA)
Q1 · Delaware Blue Hens · Nick Minicucci pass to Jake Thaw for 33 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.99 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor rushes for 14 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.38 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor pass to Cameron Flowers for 23 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (27–24) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) — 240.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at 0.151 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Delaware Blue Hens?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 27, Delaware Blue Hens 24 in Week 6 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Delaware Blue Hens?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 27–24.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Delaware Blue Hens box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757276.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Delaware Blue Hens in passing?

Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) led passers with 240.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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