Nick Minicucci leads Delaware to 42-7 romp over FCS member Merrimack in season opener
Newark, Del. (AP) — Quarterback Nick Minicucci led Delaware to a dominating 42-7 victory over FCS opponent Merrimack in the Fightin' Blue Hens' season opener on Thursday night. Minicucci completed 20 of 36 passes for 330 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for a score. The junior had the game's opening touchdown run in the second quarter and followed it up with a crucial 12-yard touchdown pass to Sean Wilson with 23 seconds left in the half, giving Delaware a 21-0 halftime lead.
Viron Ellison Jr. scored his first touchdown of the game on a nine-play, 50-yard drive with 23 seconds remaining in the first half. In the third quarter, Delaware extended its lead to 35-0 after a 50-yard touchdown run by Kaderris Roberts and an 11-yard touchdown reception by Ellison on a trick play. Merrimack (0-2) managed a single touchdown run by Galamama Mulbah in the third quarter.
Minicucci capped the scoring with a 12-yard touchdown pass to Nick Tyree with twelve seconds left in the fourth quarter, sealing the rout despite the Warriors' offensive struggles, which yielded only 128 total yards. Delaware will next travel to play Vanderbilt on September 12.
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