The fact Delaware appeared set to absorb a lopsided defeat likely made the Blue Hens’ near miss even more excruciating,

Sam Houston prevailed 26-23 i n the schools’ Conference USA football showdown at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston on Nov. 15.

Down 26-10 with 11:48 left, Delaware pulled within three before recovering another onside kick but missing a game-tying field-goal try.

The Blue Hens (5-5 overall, 3-4 in CUSA) play at Wake Forest on Nov. 22 before closing the season at home Nov. 29 against UTEP.

The Bearkats (2-8) won their first league game. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

Here are five takeaways:

Momentum comes and goes

Delaware initially appeared superior while jumping ahead 10-0. Then the Bearkats dominated Delaware whi

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