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Military Flyover Before Game, Epic Finish in Closing Minutes Highlight Wildcats 29-26 Thriller over Delaware in “Battle of the Blue” Rivalry Game

VILLANOVA, Pa.—Two blocked punts by the Wildcats defense in the final 6:07 of the game, a go-ahead touchdown on a fourth down quarterback keeper and an ensuing two-point conversion with 1:11 to play was just some of the excitement that Villanova (6-5, 4-4 CAA Football) packed into its latest thriller in the "Battle of the Blue" rivalry against No. 20 Delaware (7-4, 4-4 CAA Football) on Saturday afternoon. Final game of the season. Senior Day. Military flyover moments before kickoff. The 56th edition of the rivalry and the 16th in the Battle of the Blue Trophy era had it all as the Wildcats stormed past the Blue Hens in the closing minutes for a 29-26 victory, their 10th in the past 11 games versus Delaware and 15th in the past 17 meetings. The venerable trophy painted with each team's hue of blue is staying on campus for another year.