# Delaware beats Missouri State 61-38 as Minicucci throws five touchdown passes

The Blue Hens scored 30 straight points in the second half to end a three-game losing streak in Tuesday night's Conference USA game.

By The Signal Edition | Sports / College Football
Published: 2026-10-21T03:28:43Z
Updated: 2026-10-21T03:28:43Z
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## Summary
- Delaware beat Missouri State 61-38 on Tuesday night in Newark, Delaware, to snap a three-game losing streak.
- Nick Minicucci threw five touchdown passes and ran for another after missing the previous two games with an injury.
- Missouri State's Isaiah Myers caught 11 passes for 242 yards, the most in an FBS game this season, per the AP.
- Delaware improved to 3-4 (1-2 Conference USA); Missouri State fell to 2-5 (1-2).

## What happened

Delaware beat Missouri State 61-38 on Tuesday night in a Conference USA game at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware, according to Missouri State's official box score and The Associated Press. The Blue Hens, who trailed 28-24 at halftime, scored 30 consecutive second-half points, the AP reported. [1](https://missouristatebears.com/game-center/7859) [2](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/minicucci-throws-5-tds-runs-025216749.html)

By quarter, Missouri State led 14-7 after the first, Delaware outscored the Bears 17-14 in the second, and the Blue Hens then won the third quarter 21-7 and the fourth 16-3, Missouri State's box score shows. Quarterback Nick Minicucci's fourth-and-goal run gave Delaware a 45-35 lead, per the AP. [1](https://missouristatebears.com/game-center/7859) [2](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/minicucci-throws-5-tds-runs-025216749.html)

## Key performances

Minicucci, who had missed Delaware's previous two games with an injury, went 20 of 29 for 225 yards with five touchdown passes and one interception, and added a rushing touchdown, the AP said. Jo Silver ran 13 times for 101 yards and a touchdown and also caught a touchdown pass. [2](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/minicucci-throws-5-tds-runs-025216749.html) [1](https://missouristatebears.com/game-center/7859)

Missouri State's Isaiah Myers caught 11 passes for 242 yards, including nine for 148 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, the AP reported, the most receiving yards in an FBS game this season. Henry Belin IV, in his second start, was 26 of 35 for 337 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Jmariyae Robinson had 10 catches for 85 yards and Connor Lair ran for 85 yards and two touchdowns. [2](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/minicucci-throws-5-tds-runs-025216749.html) [1](https://missouristatebears.com/game-center/7859)

## Turnovers and totals

Missouri State lost a fumble deep in its own territory and threw interceptions on its next two drives, which Delaware turned into 13 points, the AP reported. Delaware finished with 20 points off turnovers. [2](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/minicucci-throws-5-tds-runs-025216749.html)

Delaware outgained Missouri State 482 yards to 431, including 232 rushing yards to 94, and held the ball for 34:43 to 25:17, the box score shows. Missouri State threw for 337 yards to Delaware's 250 and was penalized 12 times for 100 yards, against five for 40 for Delaware. Delaware converted all five of its fourth-down tries. [1](https://missouristatebears.com/game-center/7859)

## Context and next games

Delaware had scored 69 points over its previous four games combined, the AP noted. It was the first meeting between the programs since both moved up to the FBS and joined Conference USA in 2025. [2](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/minicucci-throws-5-tds-runs-025216749.html)

Delaware is 3-4 overall and 1-2 in Conference USA; Missouri State is 2-5 and 1-2. Both play next on Oct. 27: Delaware at Western Kentucky and Missouri State at home against Sam Houston, per the AP. [2](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/minicucci-throws-5-tds-runs-025216749.html) [1](https://missouristatebears.com/game-center/7859)

## Reporting sources
1. [Missouri State Athletics: Football at Delaware on 10/20/2026 - Game Center](https://missouristatebears.com/game-center/7859) (2026-10-20)
2. [The Associated Press (via Yahoo Sports): Minicucci throws for 5 TDs, runs for another as Delaware beats Missouri St. 61-38 to end 3-game skid](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/minicucci-throws-5-tds-runs-025216749.html) (2026-10-21)