Published October 21, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Game report
The Delaware Blue Hens beat the Missouri State Bears 61-38 in college football on Tuesday, October 20. The Delaware Blue Hens ran for 232 yards, while the Missouri State Bears had 3 turnovers.
The numbers
The Delaware Blue Hens finished with 482 total yards, including 250 net passing yards and 232 rushing yards. The Missouri State Bears had 431 total yards, with 337 net passing yards and 94 rushing yards. The Delaware Blue Hens had 26 first downs, 34:43 of possession, and a 41.7% third-down conversion rate. The Missouri State Bears had 22 first downs, 25:17 of possession, and a 50% third-down conversion rate. The Delaware Blue Hens had 1 turnover; the Missouri State Bears had 3.
Top performers
For the Delaware Blue Hens, Nick Minicucci completed 20 of 29 passes for 225 yards, with 5 touchdowns and an interception. Jo Silver ran for 101 yards on 13 carries, with a touchdown, and Sean Wilson caught 6 passes for 69 yards. Jawarren Corbin had a sack and an interception, while Tucker Smack made 2 of 2 field goals.