Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 28–31 Delaware Blue Hens: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

Delaware Blue Hens defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 31–28 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 28, Delaware Blue Hens 31.

Game summary

Delaware Blue Hens edged Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 31–28 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Nick Minicucci (Delaware) — 23.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +2.09 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: pass complete short left to #9 J.Middlebrook caught at 25 — 0 rec, 35.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	12	0	6	6	28
Delaware Blue Hens	6	15	6	0	31

Scoring Map

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

MTSUMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders

+3OPP 32

DELDelaware Blue Hens

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Delaware
Q1TD
#S#18 S.Wilson caught at 13
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
#18 S.Wilson caught at 13 catch for a touchdown (22 yards)
Middle Tennessee
Q1TD
PCpass complete short left to #1 N.Cox caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
pass complete short left to #1 N.Cox caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (5 yards)
Middle Tennessee
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Rushing touchdown
Delaware
Q2TD
SWSean Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Nick Minicucci pass to Sean Wilson for a touchdown (10 yards)
Delaware
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
12-15
Field goal good from 49 yards
Delaware
Q2TD
KDKyre Duplessis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Nick Minicucci pass to Kyre Duplessis for a touchdown (4 yards)
Middle Tennessee
Q3TD
HTHunter Tipton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Hunter Tipton for a touchdown (11 yards)
Delaware
Q3TD
KDKyre Duplessis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
Nick Minicucci pass to Kyre Duplessis for a touchdown (9 yards)
Middle Tennessee
Q4TD
AJAJ Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Nicholas Vattiato pass to AJ Jones for a touchdown (6 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Nick Minicucci (Delaware) — 23.0 yds · 3 TD · +2.09 EPA/play +6.26 EPA
Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) — 17.0 yds · 2 TD · +3.01 EPA/play +6.02 EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #4 N.Minicucci (Delaware) — 218.0 yds · +0.16 EPA/play +5.89 EPA

Receiving

pass complete short left to #9 J.Middlebrook caught at 25 (Middle Tennessee) — 0 rec · 35.0 yds +1.46 EPA
Kyre Duplessis (Delaware) — 2 rec · 13.0 yds +2.06 EPA
pass complete short left to #13 C.Lacy caught at 35 (Middle Tennessee) — 0 rec · 9.0 yds +0.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nick Minicucci	Delaware	3	100.0%	23	3	+2.09	+6.26
Nicholas Vattiato	Middle Tennessee	2	100.0%	17	2	+3.01	+6.02
Huddle-Shotgun #4 N.Minicucci	Delaware	37	0.0%	218	0	+0.16	+5.89
Huddle-Shotgun #11 N.Vattiato	Middle Tennessee	46	0.0%	276	0	+0.09	+4.28
Shotgun #4 N.Minicucci	Delaware	2	0.0%	6	0	-0.07	-0.14
No Huddle #11 N.Vattiato	Middle Tennessee	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.25	-0.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Middle Tennessee	Delaware
Plays	71	78
EPA / play	+0.167	0.000
Total EPA	+11.85	0.00
Success rate	49.3%	46.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.216	+0.165
Rush EPA / play	+0.041	-0.225
Yards	405	370

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Middle Tennessee	4	21	-2.28	Punt
Q1	Delaware	10	89	+2.93	Pass TD
Q1	Middle Tennessee	12	76	+5.74	Pass TD
Q1	Middle Tennessee	2	17	+2.24	Rush TD
Q1	Delaware	11	65	+6.13	Pass TD
Q2	Middle Tennessee	3	6	-2.32	Punt
Q2	Delaware	9	38	+0.48	Field goal
Q2	Delaware	1	0	-0.87	Ended
Q2	Middle Tennessee	3	8	-1.26	Punt
Q2	Delaware	3	-1	-2.33	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	3	6	-1.27	Punt
Q2	Delaware	9	31	+1.85	Ended
Q2	Middle Tennessee	4	18	-0.43	Punt
Q2	Delaware	2	3	+1.90	Pass TD
Q3	Delaware	3	8	-2.04	Punt
Q3	Middle Tennessee	10	77	+1.78	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Delaware Blue Hens · Huddle-Shotgun #16 B.Streeter pass intercepted (-6.01 EPA)
Q1 · Delaware Blue Hens · Fumble (-5.95 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Huddle-Shotgun #11 N.Vattiato pass intercepted (-4.88 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Huddle-Shotgun #11 N.Vattiato to pass complete short left to #29 D.Taylor caught at 45 — Pass Completion (19 yards) (+4.72 EPA)
Q1 · Delaware Blue Hens · Huddle-Shotgun #4 N.Minicucci to #0 M.Patterson caught at 48 — Pass Completion (24 yards) (+3.89 EPA)
Q3 · Delaware Blue Hens · Huddle-Shotgun #4 N.Minicucci to #87 D.Lewis thrown to 39 QB hurried by #35 M.Byard — Pass Incompletion (29 yards) (+3.88 EPA)
Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Fumble (-3.77 EPA)
Q4 · Delaware Blue Hens · Penalty (4th & 10) (+3.29 EPA)

Key takeaways

Delaware Blue Hens controlled the final (31–28) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Nick Minicucci (Delaware) — 23.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Middle Tennessee at 0.167 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 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Delaware Blue Hens?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 28, Delaware Blue Hens 31 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Delaware Blue Hens?

Delaware Blue Hens won with a final score of 28–31.

Where can I find the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Delaware Blue Hens box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757287.

Who led Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Delaware Blue Hens in passing?

Nick Minicucci (Delaware) led passers with 23.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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