Overview
- The Hilltoppers improved to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in Conference USA in Newark, ending the Blue Hens’ 10-game home winning streak and dropping them to 3-2 (1-1).
- Koron Hayward’s 25-yard interception return and a goal-line fumble forced by Dylan Flowers that Elin Jones recovered in the end zone turned the third quarter.
- Delaware quarterback Nick Minicucci cut the deficit with a late rushing score, but kicker Nate Reed missed a 42-yard field goal on the game’s final play.
- WKU’s Maverick McIvor went 23-for-31 for 230 yards with a touchdown as the offense totaled 338 yards; Minicucci threw for 314 yards and added 55 rushing for Delaware.
- Delaware entered as a 2.5-point favorite with the game on CBS Sports Network, but WKU’s 17-point third quarter and a key fourth-and-1 stop by Jaylen Lewis preserved the win.