Published October 27, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Game report
The Delaware Blue Hens beat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 35-21 in college football on Tuesday, October 27. The Delaware Blue Hens gained 495 total yards, with 414 passing yards and 81 rushing yards, and finished with the win. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers totaled 477 yards, including 245 passing and 232 rushing. The Delaware Blue Hens converted 50% of third downs; the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers had 2 turnovers.
The numbers
The Delaware Blue Hens had 25 first downs and possession for 30:32; the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers had 24 first downs and possession for 29:28. Third-down conversion for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers was 28.6%. The Delaware Blue Hens committed 1 turnover. Tucker Smack for the Delaware Blue Hens made 0 of 1 field goals; Karl Campbell for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers made 0 of 1 field goals.
Top performers
Nick Minicucci for the Delaware Blue Hens completed 32 of 38 passes for 414 yards, with 4 touchdowns. Sean Wilson of the Delaware Blue Hens caught 9 passes for 183 yards, with 2 touchdowns, and Jo Silver of the Delaware Blue Hens ran for 49 yards on 13 carries. Trace Scott III had 2 sacks for the Delaware Blue Hens.