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Delaware loses Conference USA showdown at Jacksonville State. 5 takeaways

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October 16, 2025

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Delaware loses Conference USA showdown at Jacksonville State. 5 takeaways

Delaware was among the top teams nationally in recent football seasons in turnover margin.

But that was at the FCS level.

Delaware’s move to Conference USA and the Football Bowl Subdivision means a faster, more physical game and now turnovers have cost the Blue Hens dearly in two straight losses, including the 38-25 defeat at Jacksonville State Oct. 15.

“We’re not a good enough team,” Delaware coach Ryan Carty told Blue Hens Radio after the game, “and we’re playing in too good of a conference and we’re on the road to spot somebody 14 points early with turnovers.”

That leads the five takeaways from Delaware’s loss in Alabama Wednesday night:

Turnovers tantamount

Two second-half turnovers doomed Delaware in its 27-24 loss to Western Kentucky Oct. 3.

This time they came early and helped put the Blue Hens in an early hole.

Tight end Elijah Sessoms fumbled on a 21-yard gain when he was hit hard and targeting was called, then called off after replay.

A 27-yard return put the Gamecocks 11 yards from the end zone and Cam Cook scored on a 6-yard run after a UD penalty.

Soon after, a fourth-and-4 Nick Minicucci pass from the UD 43 to Jake Thaw seemed to get the first down.

But JSU tore the ball away and Caleb Nix, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix’s brother, scurried 45 yards for a TD and a 14-0 lead.

“Those were tough plays,” Carty said. “One was targeting that got overturned and a really good shot that Elijah took.

“The other one was a fourth down that we converted. And the rules of engagement on a fourth down, you’re allowed to reach the ball out to make sure you got the first down, I think on the way down after forward progress or before forward progress. Who knows? I think both of them were really close calls.”

Penalties hurt Hens

Delaware had 18 penalties for 171 yards its first five games, fewest in CUSA.

The Hens had 10 for 83 yards at Jacksonville State though Carty suggested afterward that some of the calls may have been questionable.

“We’ve been one of the least penalized teams in the country and I thought we played similar to that tonight,” he said.

Third- and fourth-down struggles

Delaware was 4-for-14 on third downs and 1-for-5 on fourth downs, frequently unable to get first downs that certainly would have improved their chances.

One failure was especially critical as, behind 28-6 in the third quarter, Carty went for it on fourth-and-9 at the UD 35.

The Hens came up a yard short on Minicucci’s pass to Sessoms. The Gamecocks needed just three plays to score their final TD and go ahead 35-6.

On the run

Other than his 66-yard gallop, Cook was sometimes contained by Delaware’s defense. The nation’s leading rusher, Cook had 117 yards on 18 carries with three TDs.

Nine of those 18 carries netted two yards or less. He was averaging a best-in-the-nation 138 yards rushing entering the game.

Delaware managed just 34 rushing yards among its 456 total and averaged 1.5 yards per carry.

“I don’t think we ran the ball very well and I think they did a really nice job at having a plan to stop us up front,” Carty said.

“And, unfortunately, it took me a little too long to figure that out. We kind of got behind trying to be balanced.”

Long balls galore

Minicucci completed 31 of 49 passes for 410 yards and a TD but struggled early to hit timely pass plays that may have narrowed the gap sooner. That included several passes that were overthrown downfield in Delaware’s quest to cover ground. He actually completed 19 of his last 22.

Contact Kevin Tresolini at ktresolini@delawareonline.com and follow on Twitter @kevintresolini. Support local journalism by subscribing to delawareonline.com and our DE Game Day newsletter.

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Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for Nov. 30, 2025

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December 1, 2025

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Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for Nov. 30, 2025

The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 results for each game:

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How can I prevent a utility shutoff during the winter months?

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November 30, 2025

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How can I prevent a utility shutoff during the winter months?

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region.

From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? Get in touch.

Increasingly, people across the U.S. are struggling to pay their utility bills as the price of electricity soars because of supply costs and an increased demand from sources like data centers.

Gas bills are also on the rise, with Philadelphia Gas Works customers facing a $6 increase on average to their monthly bills, starting Dec. 1.

The effects are evident in states like Pennsylvania, where utility shutoffs have increased by 21% this year, leaving ratepayers in the dark.

The termination of a person’s utilities can have dire consequences, especially for kids, older ratepayers and people living with chronic health conditions.

“A shutoff in a very cold month can not only lead to health consequences for the household living in very, very cold conditions, it can also lead to structural damage to the home because the loss of utilities during those times can cause pipes to burst and all sorts of other things,” said Sarah Spangler Rhine, deputy director at Community Legal Aid Society in Delaware.

As temperatures drop in the Philadelphia region, however, some ratepayers will be protected from shutoffs.

Here’s what you need to know about winter shutoff moratorium programs in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. During this period, ratepayers will be able to keep their heat and lights on even when they’re behind on their bills.

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Delaware football vs. UTEP live updates. Blue Hens have big early lead

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November 29, 2025

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Delaware football vs. UTEP live updates. Blue Hens have big early lead

Joe Silver’s 1-yard run scoring run has extended Delaware’s lead to 31-14 with 2:01 left in the first half over UTEP at Delaware Stadium.

The 6-play, 62-yard drive featured Nick Minicucci’s 47-yard pass to Kyre Duplessis on the play before the touchdown.

UTEP had just cut the Blue Hens’ lead to 24-14 with 5:05 left in the second period when Skyler Locklear passed 64 yards to Josh Schuchts his second long TD toss.

Matthews, Moul plays spark Hens

Delaware has turned two more big defensive plays into points.

Blake Matthews stopped Miners running back Ashten Emory for no gain on fourth-and-2 from the UTEP 42.

Delaware then added Nate Reed’s 37-yard field goal with 10:24 left in the first half to extend its lead to 17-7.

But the Blue Hens quickly added to that on Gavin Moul’s 16-yard return of a fumble for another TD that made it 24-7.

Delaware has outgained the Miners 178-74 in total yards.

Freshman Scott Moore gets first TD

After being stopped on downs at the UTEP 37 on one series, Delaware covered the necessary ground on the next to extend its lead.

The Blue Hens lead the Miners 14-7 at Delaware Stadium after a 4-yard TD pass to freshman tight end Scott Moore with 14:26 left in the second quarter.

Delaware ate up big chunks of yardage on the 9-play, 69-yard march, which was all first and second downs. Nick Minicucci’s 12-yard pass to running back Joe Silver, back after missing several games with an injury, was the longest.

Blue Hens, Miners trade TDs

The first career interception by Blue Hens freshman Jamarion Kolagbodi has yielded dividends for the Blue Hens.

The cornerback picked off a UTEP pass on the game’s first play at Delaware Stadium.

Delaware took over at the 50 and nine plays later quarterback Nick Minicucci scooted up the middle on fourth-and-2 for a 17-yard touchdown with 11:11 left in the first period.

Another key play was Minicucci’s 7-yard pass to Sean Wilson on fourth-and-5 from the UTEP 45.

But the Miners quickly tied it 7-7 after Skyler Locklear floated a 49-yard TD pass to Kenny Odom, who’d gotten a step on his coverage as he sped downfield on the next series.

Close games galore

Delaware’s last four home football games have been decided in the final seconds.

There’s no reason to expect anything different in the Blue Hens’ 2025 regular-season finale.

Delaware (5-6, 3-4) and UTEP (2-9, 1-7) kick off at 1 p.m. in the Conference USA game at Delaware Stadium on Nov. 29.

A victory makes Delaware bowl eligible in its first FBS-level season, though NCAA rules regarding transitional programs mean there must be a shortage of bowl-worthy teams for the Blue Hens to get a bid.

The last four Delaware Stadium matchups have ended on Nick Minicucci’s overtime touchdown run that beat UConn 44-41, a missed field goal in a 27-24 loss to Western Kentucky, a late onside kick recovery to beat Middle Tennessee 31-28 and Nate Reed’s 51-yard field goal that nipped Louisiana Tech 25-24.

It has certainly been riveting football theatre.

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UTEP, moving next year to the Mountain West, making this the first and likely last meeting between the schools, has had its own down-to-the-wire decisions, including in its last two games. The Miners were tied with Missouri State in the fourth period before losing 38-24 and were beaten by a late long field goal against Jacksonville State 30-27.

Such is the nature of Conference USA and life in the bowl subdivision, the Blue Hens have learned.

“This conference has been so, everything’s a close game,” Delaware coach Ryan Carty said. “There are so many overtime games. There’s so many times where those one-score games kind of go one way or another at the end of the game.’’

The Hens expect nothing different against UTEP.

“They’ve been in almost all of them,” Carty said of the Miners. “It seems like every week they’re either having a comeback victory or comeback loss, they’re in a three-point game, they’re in a seven-point game, one-possession game . . . Coach [Scotty] Walden has done such a great job of keeping these guys fighting together and fighting till the end. They play hard and they play physical and they finish games.”

Hen scratch

Delaware will honor 22 players in Senior Day activities pregame . . . Fintan Brose and Jack Hall will play in their 55^th Delaware games, which will tie them at No. 3 in UD history . . . Nick Minicucci is No. 1 in CUSA and fourth nationally with 290.5 passing yards per game, a UD single-season record. He is first in CUSA and No. 8 in FBS with 307.3 total yards per game. His 3,196 yards passing this year are fourth most in a UD season . . . Delaware is No. 1 in CUSA in both punt (15.7) and kick return (23.5) yardage . . . Delaware is 30-1 under Ryan Carty when scoring 30 or more points . . . UTEP has No. 2 passing defense (213.73 ypg) in CUSA but allowed 606 yards and seven touchdowns last two games . . . UTEP has No. 5 third-down defense in FBS (.294).

Contact Kevin Tresolini at ktresolini@delawareonline.com and follow on Twitter @kevintresolini. Support local journalism by subscribing to delawareonline.com and our DE Game Day newsletter.

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