Week 4 · FinalL
at Virginia3–42-39 margin
Pregame 19–35
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Conference USA · 2026 · Week 8
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Tuesday, October 27 · 7:00 PM EDT
The season, taking shape
Final scores show Delaware first. Oldest to newest.
at VirginiaPregame 19–35
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vs. LibertyPregame 23–30
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at Middle TennesseePregame 28–24
Original full-season forecast
This forecast retains the original probabilities for the full schedule. It does not update with completed results or this week’s forecast.
2026 results
Current record, team efficiency, player production, and verified results from completed games.
Current record
3-43 wins · 4 lossesThrough 7 completed gamesLoading player usage…
Original season forecast
The original Conference USA forecast, retained alongside current results.
Conference USA projected standing
#3
5-3 projected · 4.7 expected conference wins · #3 of 10.
Preseason baseline
2025 percentiles retained as preseason context; current results and player production lead this page.
2025 FBS percentile scale · 50 is average
Incoming class
National and conference recruiting ranks, confirmed commitments, and the highest-ranked recruits in this class.
Top committed recruits
Delaware2026 transfer movement
Incoming and outgoing transfer activity, with rated FBS-to-FBS moves below.
Incoming Transfers
DelawareOutgoing Transfers
DelawareSeason schedule
Completed games show final results. Upcoming games use this week’s forecast where available; later games retain their published season outlook.
Detailed football intelligence
The full team identity, offense, defense, and supporting evidence.
Team identity
Last season, Delaware tried to lean on the passing game; the approach gave the offense a dependable starting point.
Why it matters
The passing game was Delaware's more dependable way to stay ahead of the chains; opponents have to interrupt that rhythm without giving the run an easy box.
vs. Missouri StatePregame 31–24
Game detailsPregame comparisons use preserved published forecasts. Results include wins and losses.
At a glance
Current form leads the outlook.
2026 rates aggregate verified completed-game box scores. EPA is expected points added per play.
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Minicucci | 79/132 | 1063 | 10 | 4 |
| Tyler Bell | 28/49 | 373 | 3 | 1 |
| Braden Streeter | 12/35 | 175 | 1 | 3 |
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo'Nathan Silver | 71 | 331 | 4.7 | 2 |
| Kaderris Roberts | 32 | 158 | 4.9 | 3 |
| Viron Ellison Jr. | 29 | 113 | 3.9 | 2 |
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Wilson | 31 | 408 | 13.2 | 3 |
| Da'Wain Lofton | 19 | 312 | 16.4 | 1 |
| Donovan Lewis | 22 | 271 | 12.3 | 2 |
| Player | TOT | SOLO | TFL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Moul | 47 | 14 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Blake Matthews | 43 | 16 | 7.5 | 4 |
| Colin Gallagher | 43 | 19 | 5 | 3 |
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Profile high point
Passing held the profile's highest percentile position.Profile low point
Big-play prevention held the lowest percentile position among the profile's strength measures.
The passing game is Delaware's best starting point, though the defense's control of ordinary downs keeps it from carrying the plan alone.
What matters
Delaware's passing efficiency finished above the national average last season.
The defense's control of ordinary downs is the concern opponents should keep testing while the passing game tries to steady Delaware.
What matters
Delaware's defensive control finished below the national average last season.
Delaware's best path is to use the passing game to stay on schedule and finish drives; extra possessions give that plan time to build.
What matters
Delaware's pass-first structure played at a fast pace. The pass game finished above-average, while the run game finished below-average.
Inside the team
Open a section for the football detail and supporting numbers.
The down-to-down question that determines whether the offense can keep both the run and pass available.
Opponents have to break Delaware's passing rhythm before it owns early downs.
Why it matters
If Delaware keeps finding routine completions, the defense cannot load the box or turn the rush loose.
The pace, play selection, and methods this offense uses to stay on schedule.
Delaware played at a fast pace in 2025.
Why it matters
More possessions give Delaware's strengths additional chances to build, but they also leave more time to recover from mistakes.
Delaware's prior passing record was above-average.
Why it matters
A repeatable pass game can let Delaware punish loaded boxes without relying on low-frequency deep completions.
Delaware's prior rushing record was below-average.
Why it matters
When Delaware's run game cannot stay on schedule, protection and passing-down execution carry more of the offense.
Delaware's explosive-play results were mixed rather than a defining edge.
Why it matters
A big play can still flip a possession, but last season's results do not make explosiveness something this team can rely on.
How consistently the offense creates manageable situations and the defense prevents them.
Delaware's offense was more consistent down to down than its defense.
Why it matters
Delaware's success rate shows whether it can sustain drives and get stops without relying on sacks, turnovers, or isolated big plays.
Opponent-adjusted EPA identifies the pass game as Delaware's stronger offensive unit.
Why it matters
If an opponent removes the first passing answer, the run game's lower adjusted value becomes the key counter to test.
Where the defense can create pressure, control the run, and end drives.
Delaware's prior defense was below-average overall and strongest in disruption.
Why it matters
Opponents can use efficient throws to stay out of obvious passing downs; Delaware needs its disruption to change protection and erase drives with negative plays before that plan settles in.
Why it matters
Sustained disruption can create negative plays and give Delaware a better chance to end drives before third down.
Delaware's sack and disruption results were middle-of-the-pack.
Why it matters
Delaware's disruption can hurry an offense; sacks do more by erasing field position and ending passing downs.
Delaware's prior run-defense results were middle-of-the-pack.
Why it matters
If Delaware's front cannot control early downs, opponents can keep every offensive option open and protect their passing game.
