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Delaware beats UConn 44-41 win in overtime for first FBS win as an FBS team

Delaware secured its first Football Bowl Subdivision win with a 44-41 overtime victory, driven by Nick Minicucci's decisive touchdown and Nate Reed's game-tying field goal.

  • On September 13, 2025, Delaware defeated UConn 44-41 in overtime at Delaware Stadium, securing their first FBS win over an FBS team.
  • This victory followed Delaware's recent transition to FBS status as a Conference USA member, with the team motivated to prove itself at this level.
  • Delaware quarterback Nick Minicucci spearheaded the offense, throwing for 265 yards and scoring three rushing touchdowns, including the decisive 13-yard run in overtime, while Jo Silver contributed with a personal best of 179 yards on the ground and added two touchdowns.
  • Kicker Nate Reed tied the game with a 43-yard field goal as time expired in regulation, and UConn settled for a field goal on their OT possession after three failed touchdown attempts.
  • Delaware’s win improved their record to 2-1, demonstrating progress and intensity as they prepare to open Conference USA play on September 20 against Florida International.
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Delaware beats UConn 44-41 win in overtime for first FBS win as an FBS team

Nick Minicucci rushed for a 13-yard touchdown in overtime, giving Delaware a 44-41 victory over UConn on Saturday, its FBS win as an FBS team.

·United States
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Hartford CourantHartford Courant
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UConn football falls in overtime again, 44-41 at Delaware

The UConn football team fell in overtime for the second week in a row, 44-41, as it renewed an old rivalry at Delaware Stadium on Saturday. It was another tense Huskies’ sideline down the stretch as Delaware dug itself out of a hole and made a game-tying field goal as time expired in regulation, like the Huskies did last week at Syracuse. Taking the ball first in overtime, UConn had three chances from the 2-yard line but failed to get in the end…

·Hartford, United States
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Sports IllustratedSports Illustrated
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UConn RB Explodes for Electrifying TD vs. Delaware

The UConn Huskies’ running back left the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens defense reeling as he made a spectacular play for a touchdown.

·New York, United States
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The News JournalThe News Journal
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Blue Hens stun Connecticut 44-41 in overtime on Minicucci TD run

Delaware gets first win over fellow FBS foe

·New Castle, United States
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University of Connecticut AthleticsUniversity of Connecticut Athletics

UConn Falls In OT For Second-Straight Week - University of Connecticut Athletics

NEWARK, DE – The University of Delaware edged out UConn in overtime, prevailing 44-41 at Delaware Stadium in front of 17,862. Both teams combined for over 1,000 yards of total offense on the day.

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UCon Football falls to Delaware in second overtime loss of the season

The UConn Huskies (1-2) fell to the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (1-2) in a 44-41 overtime shootout down in Delaware Stadium.

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The News Journal broke the news in New Castle, United States on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
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