Delaware gets its new coach a win over Navy 14-7
Posted September 03, 2022 7:00 am
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Nolan Henderson threw a pair of touchdown passes and FCS-member Delaware beat Navy 14-7 on Saturday to give Ryan Carty a win in his debut as the Fightin' Blue Hens' coach.
Carty, a Delaware graduate and a member of the Blue Hens' 2003 national championship team, came over from Sam Houston State where he was offensive coordinator.
It was Delaware's first win over an FBS team and Navy's first loss to an FCS team since the Blue Hens beat the Midshipmen in 2007.
Navy, which lost five fumbles all of last season, had three in the first half against Delaware. On Navy's first play from scrimmage. Tai Lavatai fumbled and Delaware converted with Henderson's 6-yard score to Bryce De Maille. Coming at 14:38, it was the quickest Delaware touchdown versus an FBS opponent since 2015.
Henderson found Chandler Harvin deep for a 51-yard score in the third quarter. Navy responded with its only points with Lavatai scoring from 2 yards out with under a minute left in the period.
A final Navy drive ended at the Delaware 9 on a fourth-down incomplete pass into the end zone.
Henderson was 20-of-32 passing with 189 yards. Navy didn't have a player with 100 yards offense though it outgained Delaware 329-292. The Blue Hens had just 13 yards rushing.
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Delaware wide receiver Chandler Harvin (8) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. Delaware won 14-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai, center, dives for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Delaware, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. Delaware won 14-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Delaware head coach Ryan Carty, left, gets doused by defensive back Brandon Dennis (31) and others after an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. Delaware won 14-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Navy stands for the alma mater "Navy Blue and Gold" after an NCAA college football game against Delaware, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. Delaware won 14-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Delaware quarterback Nolan Henderson (2) celebrates after an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. Delaware won 14-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Navy mascot, Bill the goat, adjusts the hat of a midshipman during the brigade march-on before an NCAA college football game between Navy and Delaware, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Navy safety Rayuan Lane III (18) tackles Delaware wide receiver Chandler Harvin, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Delaware tight end Bryce De Maille (81) celebrtaes his touchdown with wide receiver Thyrick Pitts, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Delaware defensive tackle Artis Hemmingway (91) dives to tackle Navy fullback Logan Point (38) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Delaware linebacker Liam Trainer (11) celebrates after he recovered a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. Delaware defensive end Tommy Walsh (92) is at right. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Delaware linebacker Liam Trainer (11) reaches for and recovers the ball fumbled by Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Delaware linebacker Drew Nickles (51) celebrates after he recovered a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Delaware wide receiver Kyron Cumby (24) runs with the ball against Navy linebacker John Marshall (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Delaware linebacker Anthony Toro, bottom center, defensive end Tommy Walsh (92) and defensive tackle Artis Hemmingway (91) try to bring down tackle Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai, center, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Delaware wide receiver Kyron Cumby (24) runs with the ball and stiff arms Navy linebacker John Marshall (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Delaware linebacker Anthony Toro, left, and defensive tackle Artis Hemmingway (91) try to bring down tackle Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai, center, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Delaware tight end Bryce De Maille (81) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Delaware quarterback Nolan Henderson passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Delaware, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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US Naval Academy Drum & Bugle Corps perform for tailgaters before an NCAA college football game between Navy and Delaware, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Fans tailgate before an NCAA college football game between Navy and Delaware, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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US Naval Academy Drum & Bugle Corps perform for tailgaters before an NCAA college football game between Navy and Delaware, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Fans tailgate before an NCAA college football game between Navy and Delaware, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Fans tailgate before an NCAA college football game between Navy and Delaware, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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