BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Marcus Yarns ran for 134 yards and Nick Minicucci posted four touchdown passes, including two in the fourth quarter, leading Delaware over visiting Campbell 41-22 on Saturday at Delaware Stadium.
Hosting their final CAA game, the FBS-bound Blue Hens improved to 9-1 overall and 6-1 in CAA outings, while Campbell dipped to 3-8 on the year and 1-6 in conference play.
Delaware found the end zone on each of its first four possessions, taking a 27-13 lead after Minicucci's three-yard TD run capped a 10 play, 74-yard drive with 6:34 to go before the halftime break.
Campbell clawed back with a 31-yard
Connor Lytton field goal before the half, set up by
Brandon Guzman's interception, and brought the score within 27-22 with 1:19 remaining in the third quarter on
Mark Biggins' three-yard run.
Entering the fourth quarter in a five point game, Minicucci completed TD passes to Jake Thaw (17 yards) and Jojo Bermudez (38 yards) to seal the 41-22 win.
Yarns averaged 7.9 yards on 17 rushes, while Minicucci completed 16-of-26 passes for 230 yards with four touchdowns and an interception, adding 78 yards rushing with two more scores, helping Delaware rush for 299 yards, amassing 529 yards of total offense.
Phil Lutz hauled in four catches for 75 yards and two touchdowns, with Bermudez tacking on three catches for 56 yards and a TD. Gavin Moul made seven tackles with a pass breakup to lead the Blue Hens defensively.
VJ Wilkins totaled a career-high 172 yards and two touchdowns on five catches, while
Mike Chandler II completed 16-of-31 passes for 267 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions.
Mark Biggins also ran for 44 yards on 13 carries.
Jalen Brooks gathered a game-high 12 tackles with a forced fumble and a pass breakup, while
Jojo Pace made 11 stops.
Next up, the Camels will finish out their 2024 campaign at home on November 23 against Towson (2:00 p.m.). Single game tickets are available at
GoCamels.com/Tickets and by phone through the CU Athletics Ticket Office, at 1-877-GO-HUMPS.
