Bryant Bulldogs at Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
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Ryan O'Connor throws 4 TD passes and Delaware cruises past new CAA member Bryant 48-17
The matchup between the two CAA programs won't count in the standings as the game was scheduled before the Bulldogs announced their move to the conference.
This will be Delaware's final FCS season with the Fightin' Blue Hens joining Conference USA next season.
O'Connor was 29-of-41 passing for 245 yards connecting for scores with four different receivers. Nine Blue Hens receivers were targeted. Three Delaware running backs also scored. The Blue Hens outgained the Bears 428-319.
Three of O'Connor's TD throws came in the first half for a 34-10 halftime lead at which point the game was delayed because of weather.
Coastal Carolina transfer Jarrett Guest was 16-of-29 passing for 146 yards including a touchdown and interception for Bryant.
How To Watch
How can I watch Bryant Bulldogs vs. Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens?
- TV Channel: Bulldogs at Fightin' Blue Hens 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on FloSports.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 7:00 | Bryce Soli 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 3:19 | Phil Lutz 16 Yd pass from Ryan O'Connor (Nate Reed Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 2:12 | Marcus Yarns 1 Yd Run (Nate Reed Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:30 | Marcus Yarns 3 Yd pass from Ryan O'Connor (Nate Reed Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:17 | Marc Taglieri Jr. 4 Yd pass from Jarrett Guest (Bryce Soli Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:12 | Jo'Nathan Silver 1 Yd Run (Nate Reed PAT failed) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:43 | Nicholas Laboy 11 Yd pass from Ryan O'Connor (Nate Reed Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:02 | Jalyn Witcher 8 Yd pass from Ryan O'Connor (Nate Reed Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 12:42 | Saeed St. Fleur 25 Yd Run (Nate Reed Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:53 | Markiel Cockrell 7 Yd Run (Bryce Soli Kick) |
Statistics
 BRY |
 DEL |
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|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 24 |
| 5-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-13 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 319 | Total Yards | 428 |
| 252 | Passing | 245 |
| 20/37 | Comp/Att | 29/41 |
| 6.8 | Yards per pass | 6.0 |
| 67 | Rushing | 183 |
| 27 | Rushing Attempts | 30 |
| 2.5 | Yards per rush | 6.1 |
| 5-50 | Penalties | 5-50 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 31:13 | Possession | 28:47 |
Game Information
Location: Newark, DE
Attendance: 17,244 · Capacity:
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