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Nick Minicucci throws for 414 yards and 4 TDs as Delaware beats Western Kentucky 35-21

Nick Minicucci threw for 414 yards and four touchdowns as Delaware ended a seven-game road skid with its first win over Western Kentucky.

  • On Tuesday, Delaware defeated Western Kentucky 35-21 at Houchens-Smith Stadium, snapping a seven-game road losing streak. Delaware quarterback Nick Minicucci led the Fightin' Blue Hens with 414 passing yards and four touchdowns.
  • The Hilltoppers entered the matchup coming off back-to-back conference victories but dropped to 3-5 overall and 2-2 in Conference USA with the loss. Delaware improved to 4-4 overall, 2-2 in the conference.
  • Minicucci set a program record with 17 consecutive completions to start the game. Wide receiver Sean Wilson caught nine passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns; WKU quarterback Brock Glenn threw for 224 yards and rushed for 129 yards.
  • "We stalled out on critical downs," Head Coach Tyson Helton said, citing failed execution on key plays. Delaware's passing attack totaled 414 yards, overwhelming the Hilltoppers' secondary despite their defensive effort.
  • WKU prepares for the "100 miles of hate" rivalry game against Middle Tennessee on Nov. 7 at Johnny Red Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with kickoff at 2:30 p.m.
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Nick Minicucci throws for 414 yards and 4 TDs as Delaware beats Western Kentucky 35-21

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Nick Minicucci threw for 414 yards and four touchdowns, with 183 yards and two scores going to Sean Wilson, and Delaware beat Western Kentucky 35-21 on Tuesday night to snap a seven-game road losing streak.

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