Maine Black Bears @ Delaware Blue Hens
Marker, Delaware defense points the way in 44-21 win over Maine
NEWARK, Del. -- — Zach Marker threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns Delaware scored three late touchdowns and beat Maine 44-21 on Saturday.
The Black Bears closed to within 23-21 with 12 minutes left when Tavion Banks ran it in from a yard out. Delaware (6-0, 3-0 Colonial Athletic Association) responded on its following possession when Marker helped lead a 10-play, 74-yard drive that concluded with Marker throwing a 4-yard scoring pass to Jake Thaw for a 30-21 advantage.
The Blue Hens defense closed it when on Maine's following drive, Ty Davis intercepted Carer Peevy and returned it 34 yards for a score to extend the lead. On Maine's following drive KT Seay intercepted Peevy and returned it 19 yards to the Maine 43. Quincy Watson ran it in from the 3 with 57 seconds left to end an eight-play drive.
Maine (3-3, 1-2) took its only lead when Peevy threw a 19-yard touchdown to Montigo Moss with 3:11 left before halftime to make it 14-13.
Phil Lutz had 133 receiving yards on five catches and a touchdown for Delaware.
Delaware entered 5-0 for the first time in three seasons.
The Blue Hens pushed their all-time series lead over Maine to 27-11 since 1972.
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2025 Standings
| Coastal Athletic Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 8-0 | 11-3 |
| Villanova | 7-1 | 12-3 |
| New Hampshire | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Monmouth | 6-2 | 9-3 |
| William & Mary | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| Maine | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Elon | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Stony Brook | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Towson | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| North Carolina A&T | 2-6 | 2-10 |
| Campbell | 2-6 | 2-10 |
| Bryant | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| UAlbany | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Hampton | 0-8 | 2-10 |
| Conference USA | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Jacksonville State | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Missouri State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Florida International | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Delaware | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Liberty | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| UTEP | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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