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Delaware loses Conference USA showdown at Jacksonville State. 5 takeaways

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3 weeks ago

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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Where to watch Syracuse basketball vs. Delaware State today: College basketball free stream

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12 hours ago

November 8, 2025

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Where to watch Syracuse basketball vs. Delaware State today: College basketball free stream

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The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team hosts Delaware State Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. Syracuse won its first game of the season 85-47 at home against Binghamton Monday.

Delaware State vs. Syracuse will air on ACC Network Extra, a streaming-only channel accessible through ESPN.com or ESPN apps. Fans can access the channel with DIRECTV (free trial) and other live TV services. Learn more about how to watch ACC Network Extra here.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: NCAA basketball regular season

Who: Delaware State Hornets vs. Syracuse Orange

When: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025

Time: 1 p.m. ET

Where: JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, New York | Tickets

TV: ACC Network Extra

Stream: DIRECTV (free trial), fuboTV (free trial), ESPN, Hulu + Live TV, Sling

**If you have YouTube TV, learn more about alternate streaming options here

Streaming service	Free trial?	Promo	Price
DIRECTV	Yes	$35 off first month	$84.99
fuboTV	Yes	$30 off first month	$84.99
ESPN Unlimited	No	Bundle & save	$35.99
Hulu + Live TV	Yes	No	$82.99
Sling	No	No	$45.99

Syracuse took care of business in its season opener, beating an overmatched Binghamton team by 38 points. True freshman Kiyan Anthony was the story, as he scored 15 points in his collegiate debut.

The son of Carmelo Anthony was thrust into a larger role when J.J. Starling — the Orange’s leading scorer last season — went down early with a lower-body injury. Anthony played a team-high 29 minutes, shooting 6-of-10 from the field and 1-of-3 from beyond the arc.

There’s no official injury update for Starling yet, though Syracuse coach Adrian Autry said he “would be fine”. Anthony would start in Starling’s place if he were to miss Saturday’s game against Delaware State. Carmelo couldn’t attend the opener because of his NBC analyst duties, but Kiyan confirmed he’ll be in attendance for Saturday’s game.

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Serious crash closes I-95 northbound in Newark, Delaware

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1 day ago

November 7, 2025

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Serious crash closes I-95 northbound in Newark, Delaware

Police have shut down Interstate 95 northbound in Newark, Delaware, after a serious crash on Friday.

SkyForce10 was over the scene on Friday, November 7, 2025, and several vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, could be seen involved in this incident.

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Delaware State Police are advising travelers in the area to seek alternative routes while they investigate.

⚠️Traffic Advisory – New Castle County⚠️
I-95 northbound near the Service Area is closed due to a crash. Please seek alternate routes of travel to avoid delays. pic.twitter.com/YIDAADUwuG
— Delaware State Police (@DEStatePolice) November 7, 2025

NBC10 is working to find out if anyone was injured in this crash.

This is a developing story; check back for updates.

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Trump Judge Declines to Appoint His Pick as Delaware US Attorney

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2 days ago

November 6, 2025

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Trump Judge Declines to Appoint His Pick as Delaware US Attorney

A Trump-appointed judge in Delaware has declined to appoint the president’s interim US attorney to head the office in the state on an ongoing basis.

Chief Judge Colm Connolly posted a notice dated Thursday that the US District Court for the District of Delaware “declines to exercise its authority” to appoint a US attorney for the district. Connolly notes that the term of current interim US Attorney Julianne Murray expires Nov. 11, without referring to her by name.

Connolly had signaled he didn’t intend to defer to the administration’s choice of Murray, a former Delaware GOP party chair, by soliciting …

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