2014 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team

2014 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football

Conference	Colonial Athletic Association
2014 record	6–6 (4–4 CAA)
Head coach	Dave Brock (2nd season)
Offensive coordinator	Sean Devine (2nd season)
Offensive scheme	Multiple
Co-defensive coordinator	Dennis Dottin-Carter (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinator	Tim Weaver (2nd season)
Base defense	4–3
Home stadium	Delaware Stadium (Capacity: 22,000)

2014 CAA football standings
	Conf				Overall
Team		W		L		W		L
#3 New Hampshire $^		8	–	0		12	–	2
#7 Villanova ^		7	–	1		11	–	3
#18 James Madison ^		6	–	2		9	–	4
#16 Richmond ^		5	–	3		9	–	5
William & Mary		4	–	4		7	–	5
Delaware		4	–	4		6	–	6
Maine		4	–	4		5	–	6
Stony Brook		4	–	4		5	–	7
Albany		3	–	5		7	–	5
Towson		2	–	6		4	–	8
Rhode Island		1	–	7		1	–	11
Elon		0	–	8		1	–	11

$ – Conference champion ^ – FCS playoff participant Rankings from The Sports Network FCS Poll

The 2014 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware in the 2014 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by second-year head coach Dave Brock and played their home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware. They were a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). They finished the season 6–6, 4–4 in CAA play, to finish in a four-way tie for fifth place.

Previous season

Delaware would start strong through the beginning of November, reaching a record of 7–2 (4–1 CAA) following a thrilling win at Towson. However, from that point, the Hens faded with a three-game losing streak to end the year at 7–5 (4–4 CAA). The slide was particularly painful for the faithful with the last loss coming from a frantic Villanova comeback to eliminate the Hens from playoff contention.

Preseason

Recruiting class

Delaware announced the signing of 22 players on February 5, 2014.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	40^‡	Commit date
Ryley Angeline ATH	Chester Springs, PA	Downingtown East HS	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	218 lb (99 kg)	–	Aug 5, 2013
Ryley Angeline ATH	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: N/A
Charles Bell LB	Conestoga, PA	Penn Manor HS	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	225 lb (102 kg)	–	Dec 8, 2013
Charles Bell LB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Malcolm Brown DB	Gaithersburg, MD	Quince Orchard HS	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	–	Dec 11, 2013
Malcolm Brown DB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Tre Brown WR	Harrisburg, PA	Milton Hershey HS	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	4.42	Aug 16, 2013
Tre Brown WR	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: N/A
Mario Farinella OL	Bloomfield, NJ	Bergen Catholic HS	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	295 lb (134 kg)	5.0	Aug 24, 2013
Mario Farinella OL	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Troy Gallen WR	Glen Mills, PA	Malvern Prep	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	4.36	Aug 13, 2013
Troy Gallen WR	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Andrew Grau TE	Rehoboth Beach, DE	Cape Henlopen HS	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	225 lb (102 kg)	–	Feb 5, 2014
Andrew Grau TE	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Maurice Harley DB	Upper Marlboro, MD	St. John's College HS	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	201 lb (91 kg)	–	Feb 5, 2014
Maurice Harley DB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Anthony Jackson LB	Riverdale, MD	Suitland HS	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	4.7	Sep 16, 2013
Anthony Jackson LB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: N/A
Quai Jefferson WR	Woodland Park, NJ	St Joseph Regional HS	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	188 lb (85 kg)	–	Nov 5, 2013
Quai Jefferson WR	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: N/A
Thomas Jefferson RB	Prospect Park, NJ	Passaic Tech	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	–	Jan 26, 2014
Thomas Jefferson RB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
James Kretkowski OL	Mineola, NY	Oceanside HS	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	285 lb (129 kg)	–	Dec 8, 2013
James Kretkowski OL	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
John Nassib DE	West Chester, PA	Malvern Prep	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	260 lb (120 kg)	–	Nov 20, 2013
John Nassib DE	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Bilal Nichols DL	Newark, DE	Hodgson Vo-Tech	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	250 lb (110 kg)	–	Nov 18, 2013
Bilal Nichols DL	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Jethro Pepe OL	Colonia, NJ	St. Joseph's HS	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	245 lb (111 kg)	–	Aug 16, 2013
Jethro Pepe OL	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Jake Powell TE	Marlton, NJ	Cherokee HS	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	–	Aug 12, 2013
Jake Powell TE	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Frank Raggo K	Randolph, NJ	Randolph HS	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	163 lb (74 kg)	–	Feb 5, 2014
Frank Raggo K	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Donte Raymond LB	Rahway, NJ	Rahway HS	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	203 lb (92 kg)	–	Jan 20, 2014
Donte Raymond LB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: N/A
Bryan Reed OL	Mount Sinai, NY	Mount Sinai HS	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	291 lb (132 kg)	–	Jul 31, 2013
Bryan Reed OL	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: N/A
Joseph Walker QB	Philadelphia, PA	Martin Luther King HS	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	207 lb (94 kg)	4.57	Dec 29, 2013
Joseph Walker QB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: N/A
Brandon Whaley TE	Haymarket, VA	Battlefield HS	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	230 lb (100 kg)	4.8	Oct 2, 2013
Brandon Whaley TE	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Kareem Williams RB	Schnecksville, PA	Parkland HS	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	4.49	Jan 24, 2014
Kareem Williams RB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
‡ Refers to 40 yard dash Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Delaware Commit List for 2014". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 5, 2014. "RecruitTracker 2014: Delaware". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 5, 2014. "2014 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 5, 2014.

Transfers

Three players transferred into Delaware for the 2014 Season:

Player	Position	Previous School	Hometown
C.J. Jones	DB	Boston College	Wilmington, DE
Blake Rankin	QB	Rutgers	Bloomsburg, PA
Anthony Speziale	OL	Wagner	Manahawkin, NJ

Preseason awards

Nick Boyle – CAA Football Preseason All-Conference Team (Tight End)^[1]
Eric Enderson – CAA Football Preseason All-Conference Team (Punter),^[1] The Sports Network FCS Preseason All-American Second Team (Punter)^[2]
Michael Johnson – The Sports Network FCS Preseason All-American Third Team (All Purpose).^[2]
Jalen Randolph - CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American Candidate
Ryan Torza - CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American Candidate
Laith Wallschleger - CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American Candidate

Conference predictions

Delaware was picked to finish sixth in the CAA Preseason Poll.^[1]

CAA Preseason Poll (First Place Votes)

1. New Hampshire (15)

2. Villanova (2)

3. Richmond (3)

4. William & Mary (3)

5. Towson

6. Delaware

7. Maine

8. James Madison (1)

9. Stony Brook

10. UAlbany

11. Rhode Island

12. Elon

Preseason rankings

FCS Coaches Poll

Delaware received 15 votes in the Preseason Coaches Poll, resulting in a tie for 35th. The Blue Hens face four teams ranked in the preseason poll (#4 New Hampshire, #7 Towson, #13 Villanova, and #22 William & Mary). In addition, they meet up with two teams to receive votes but not be ranked (James Madison and Sacred Heart).

The Sports Network FCS Poll

Delaware received 213 votes in the Preseason TSN poll, good for 29th overall. The Blue Hens are scheduled to face four teams that were ranked in the poll in 2014 (#4 New Hampshire, #12 Villanova, #13 Towson, and #19 William & Mary). In addition, they will face two teams that received votes but were not in the top 25 (James Madison - 180 votes and Sacred Heart - 14 votes).

Opening depth chart

Defense

CB
Mario Rowson
Mark Doe
Malcolm Brown

CB
Roman Tatum
Justin Watson
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Offense

WR
Jerel Harrison
Ricky Bell
Diante Cherry

WR
Stephen Clark
Andrew Opoku
DeAndre Davis

LT	LG	C	RG	RT
Ben Curtis	Will Lewis	Brody Kern	JD Dzurko	Connor Bozick
Jacob Trump	Andrew Consevage	Peter Thistle	Christian Marchena	Justin Glenn
Shawn Davis	Michael Radespiel	Mario Farinella	Sam Collura	James Kretkowski

TE
Nick Boyle
Matt Rodriguez
Anthony Speziale

WR
Michael Johnson
Andrew Peterson
Ricky Emerson

QB
Trent Hurley
Justin Burns
Richard Czeczotka

RB
Jalen Randolph
Wes Hills
Trejon Dinkins

Special Teams
PK Garrett Greenway
PK Brandon Tuozzolo
P Eric Enderson
P Kevin McLaughlin
KR Michael Johnson
PR Stephen Clark
LS Joe Fortunato
H Eric Enderson

Coaching staff

Name	Position	Year	Alma mater
Dave Brock	Head Coach	2013	Salisbury (1994)
Sean Devine	Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line	2013	Colby (1994)
Tim Weaver	Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers	2013	Davidson (1990)
Dennis Dottin-Carter	Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line	2013	Maine (2002)
Brian Ginn	Quarterbacks	2000	Delaware (2000)
Bryan Bossard	Wide Receivers	2014	Delaware (1988)
Tony Lucas	Running Backs	2013	Columbia (2003)
Eddie Allen	Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends	2014	New Haven (2003)
Henry Baker	Cornerbacks	2011	Maryland (2003)
Tom McEntire	Safeties	2013	Thiel (2006)
Jerry Oravitz	Associate Director of Athletics for Football Administration	1997	Salisbury (1984)
David Baylor	Player Development	2006	Bentley (1997)
Jude Moser	Administrative Assistant

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent^#	Rank^#	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 30	12:00 PM	at Pittsburgh*		Heinz Field • Pittsburgh, PA	ESPN3	L 0–62	40,549
September 7	12:00 PM	Delaware State*		Delaware Stadium • Newark, DE (Route 1 Rivalry)	HAA	W 27–9	12,511
September 13	6:00 PM	Colgate*		Delaware Stadium • Newark, DE	HAA	W 28–25	15,319
September 27	4:00 PM	at James Madison	No. 25	Bridgeforth Stadium • Harrisonburg, VA (Rivalry)	CSN	W 30–23 ^OT	20,592
October 4	3:30 PM	Sacred Heart*	No. 24	Delaware Stadium • Newark, DE	HAA	L 7–10	14,894
October 11	3:30 PM	Elon		Delaware Stadium • Newark, DE	HAA	W 34–24	19,476
October 18	12:30 PM	Towson		Delaware Stadium • Newark, DE	CSN	L 17–24	17,718
October 25	12:30 PM	at No. 18 William & Mary		Zable Stadium • Williamsburg, VA (Rivalry)	CSN	L 17–31	7,614
November 1	12:00 PM	Rhode Island		Delaware Stadium • Newark, DE	HAA	W 28–13	12,798
November 8	3:30 PM	at Albany		Bob Ford Field • Albany, NY		W 31–28	4,674
November 15	1:00 PM	at No. 1 New Hampshire		Cowell Stadium • Durham, NH		L 14–43	8,199
November 22	12:00 PM	No. 6 Villanova		Delaware Stadium • Newark, DE (Battle of the Blue)	HAA	L 28–35	17,056
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. ^#Rankings from The Sports Network FCS Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.

Roster

(as of July 29, 2014)^[3]

Quarterbacks

2 Trent Hurley – Senior
7 Blake Rankin – Sophomore
8 Justin Burns – Senior
15 Joseph Walker – Freshman
16 Richard Czeczotka – Sophomore

Wide Receivers

4 Jerel Harrison – Junior
6 Andrew Opoku – Senior
17 Michael Johnson – Senior
18 Quai Jefferson – Freshman
21 Stephen Clark – Senior
27 Troy Gallen – Freshman
37 Ricky Emerson – Freshman
80 Diante Cherry – Freshman
81 Andrew Peterson – Sophomore
83 Kevin Macari – Junior
84 DeAndre Davis – Freshman
85 Rick Bell – Junior
88 Tre Brown – Freshman

Tight Ends

10 Kyle Yocum – Freshman
26 Ryan Cobb – Senior
30 Ryley Angeline – Freshman
82 Matt Rodriguez – Junior
86 Nick Boyle – Senior
87 Jake Powell – Freshman
97 Andrew Grau – Freshman
99 Brandon Whaley – Freshman

Running Backs

28 Thomas Jefferson – Freshman
31 Wes Hills – Sophomore
32 Kareem Williams – Freshman
33 Jalen Randolph – Sophomore
47 Trejon Dinkins – Freshman

Offensive line

53 Andrew Consevage – Junior
54 Brody Kern – Freshman
60 Peter Thistle – Sophomore
61 Justin Glenn – Junior
63 Shawn Davis – Sophomore
64 Bryan Reed – Freshman
67 JD Dzurko – Senior
68 Will Lewis – Sophomore
69 Ben Curtis – Junior
70 Jake Trump – Freshman
71 Sam Collura – Junior
74 Michael Radespiel – Sophomore
75 Connor Bozick – Sophomore
76 Christian Marchena – Junior
77 Mario Farinella – Freshman
78 Jethro Pepe – Freshman
79 James Kretkowski – Freshman
92 Anthony Speziale – Freshman

Defensive Line

45 Chris Corvino – Senior
46 Laith Wallschleger – Senior
55 Brandon Henderson – Sophomore
57 Grant Roberts – Freshman
58 Josh Plummer – Junior
59 Vince Hollerman – Junior
72 David Tinsley – Junior
73 Blaine Woodson – Freshman
90 Derrick Saulsberry – Senior
92 Bilal Nichols – Freshman
95 John Nassib – Freshman
96 Cedric Udegbe – Freshman

Linebackers

5 Charles Bell – Freshman
20 Donte Raymond – Freshman
25 David Mackall – Senior
29 Anthony Jackson – Freshman
34 Jalen Kindle – Freshman
34 Justice Smith – Freshman
40 Derek Battle – Junior
41 Kennedy Ogbonna – Senior
42 Eric Patton – Sophomore
43 Larry Spears – Freshman
44 Pat Callaway – Senior
50 Brandon Snyder – Sophomore
51 Christopher Lail – Sophomore
52 Nate Haase – Freshman
53 Tommy Wilmoth – Freshman
54 Jordan Andrews – Freshman
91 Randall Schiccatano – Freshman

Defensive backs

1 Malcolm Brown – Freshman
3 Craig Brodsky – Junior
9 Roman Tatum – Sophomore
11 Jake Giusti – Senior
12 Mark Doe – Sophomore
13 Maurice Harley – Freshman
14 Simba Gwashavanhu – Sophomore
22 Justin Watson – Freshman
23 Mario Rowson – Senior
24 Ryan Torzsa – Sophomore
31 Chris Buckley – Freshman
35 Khalig Gatson – Sophomore
37 Kivar Thurman – Senior

Punters

49 Eric Enderson – Sophomore

Place Kickers

19 Garrett Greenway – Junior
36 Brandon Tuozzolo – Sophomore
39 Kevin McLaughlin – Sophomore
98 Frank Raggo – Freshman

Long Snappers

66 Tim Sheridan – Freshman
89 Joe Fortunato – Junior

Game summaries

Pittsburgh

	1	2	3	4	Total
Blue Hens	0	0	0	0	0
• Panthers	21	21	13	7	62

Location: Heinz Field
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Game start: 12:04 PM
Elapsed time: 2:53
Game attendance: 40,549
Game weather: Temp: 77 • Wind: 5 SE • Weather: Sunny
Referee: Duane Heydt
Television network: ESPN3

Scoring summary

1	11:01	Pittsburgh	James Conner 7 yard run (Chris Blewitt kick)	Pittsburgh 7–0

1	2:25	Pittsburgh	Tyler Boyd 14 yard pass from Chad Voytik (Chris Blewitt kick)	Pittsburgh 14–0

1	0:07	Pittsburgh	James Conner 8 yard run (Chris Blewitt kick)	Pittsburgh 21–0

2	9:42	Pittsburgh	James Conner 1 yard run (Chris Blewitt kick)	Pittsburgh 28–0

2	6:16	Pittsburgh	James Conner 19 yard run (Chris Blewitt kick)	Pittsburgh 35–0

2	2:25	Pittsburgh	Chris James 1 yard run (Chris Blewitt kick)	Pittsburgh 42–0

3	11:28	Pittsburgh	Isaac Bennett 5 yard run (kick failed)	Pittsburgh 48–0

3	0:14	Pittsburgh	Scott Orndoff 2 yard pass from Chad Voytik (Chris Blewitt kick)	Pittsburgh 55–0

4	4:11	Pittsburgh	Chris James 18 yard run (Chris Blewitt kick)	Pittsburgh 62–0

Overall Record	Last Meeting	Result
First Meeting

Pittsburgh was coming off a win over Bowling Green in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl in 2013.

First time Delaware was shut out since September 14, 1996 (a 27–0 loss at Villanova), snapping a streak of 220 games.
Largest margin of defeat for Delaware since September 24, 1921 (an 89–0 loss at Pennsylvania).
Offensive MVP: Nick Boyle – TE
Defensive MVP: Simba Gwashavanhu – SS
Special Teams MVP: Andrew Opoku – WR
Pittsburgh went on to fall to Houston in the Armed Forces Bowl.

Delaware State

Route 1 Rivalry

	1	2	3	4	Total
Hornets	0	3	0	6	9
• Blue Hens	7	13	7	0	27

Location: Delaware Stadium
Newark, Delaware
Game start: 12:06 PM
Elapsed time: 2:33
Game attendance: 12,511
Game weather: Temp: 73 • Wind: 11 N • Weather: Sunny
Referee: Char. Lamertina

Scoring summary

1	11:07	Delaware	Wes Hills 1 yard run (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 7–0

2	11:29	Delaware State	Mitchell Ward 26 yard field goal	Delaware 7–3

2	10:53	Delaware	Jalen Randolph 20 yard run (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 14–3

2	3:52	Delaware	Garrett Greenway 34 yard field goal	Delaware 17-3

2	0:01	Delaware	Garrett Greenway 27 yard field goal	Delaware 20-3

3	12:06	Delaware	Jalen Randolph 46 yard run (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 27-3

4	5:16	Delaware State	Malcolm Williams 14 yard run (kick failed)	Delaware 27-9

Overall Record	Last Meeting	Result
5–0	2013	W 42–21

Postponed from September 6 at 6 PM to September at 12 PM due to lightning in the area.
Jalen Randolph named Nate Beasley MVP.
Offensive MVP: Jalen Randolph – RB
Defensive MVP: Vince Hollerman – DE
Special Teams MVP: Michael Johnson – WR

Colgate

	1	2	3	4	Total
Raiders	9	6	10	0	25
• Blue Hens	14	0	0	14	28

Location: Delaware Stadium
Newark, Delaware
Game start: 6:06 PM
Elapsed time: 2:51
Game attendance: 15,319
Game weather: Temp: 66 • Wind: 7 NNW • Weather: Overcast, cool
Referee: Henry Wimberg

Scoring summary

1	11:40	Delaware	Nick Boyle 8 yard pass from Trent Hurley (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 7–0

1	8:54	Colgate	Jonah Bowman 43 yard field goal	Delaware 7–3

1	5:03	Colgate	James Travelin 2 yard run (Ty Edmond run failed)	Colgate 9–7

1	0:42	Delaware	Nick Boyle 1 yard pass from Trent Hurley (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 14–9

2	10:18	Colgate	Jonah Bowman 40 yard field goal	Delaware 14–12

2	1:21	Colgate	Jonah Bowman 32 yard field goal	Colgate 15–14

3	8:20	Colgate	Jonah Bowman 32 yard field goal	Colgate 18–14

3	2:03	Colgate	Jake Melville 25 yard run (Jonah Bowman kick)	Colgate 25–14

4	7:03	Delaware	Wes Hills 1 yard run (Trent Hurley pass failed)	Colgate 25–20

4	0:41	Delaware	Trent Hurley 5 yard run (Michael Johnson run)	Delaware 28–25

Overall Record	Last Meeting	Result
5–0	2003 I–AA Playoffs	W 40–0

James Madison

	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
• #25 Blue Hens	6	7	0	10	7	30
Dukes	6	0	0	17	0	23

Location: Bridgeforth Stadium
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Game start: 4:00 PM
Elapsed time: 3:29
Game attendance: 20,592
Game weather: Temp: 77 • Wind: NE 2 mph • Weather: Sunny/clear
Referee: Tony Marcella
Television network: Comcast SportsNet

Scoring summary

1	14:45	Delaware	Jalen Randolph 75 yard pass from Trent Hurley (kick failed)	Delaware 6–0

1	0:25	James Madison	Daniel Brown 5 yard pass from Vad Lee (kick failed)	Tied 6–6

2	2:27	Delaware	Michael Johnson 1 yard run (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 13–6

4	8:09	Delaware	Garrett Greenway 28 yard field goal	Delaware 16–6

4	5:15	James Madison	DeAndre' Smith 3 yard pass from Vad Lee (Connor Arnone kick)	Delaware 16–13

4	2:55	James Madison	Connor Arnone 43 yard field goal	Tied 16–16

4	1:37	Delaware	Jerel Harrison 86 yard pass from Trent Hurley (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 23–16

4	0:20	James Madison	Vad Lee 2 yard run (Connor Arnone kick)	Tied 23–23

OT	–	Delaware	Jerel Harrison 4 yard pass from Trent Hurley (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 30–23

Overall Record	Last Meeting	Result
13–8	2013	W 29–22

Delaware's first OT win since September 10, 2005, against Lehigh (34–33). Hens had lost three consecutive OT games since (2007 v. Richmond (5OT), 2010 v. Villanova, and 2012 v. Towson).
James Madison went on to fall in the first round of the NCAA First Round to Liberty.

Sacred Heart

	1	2	3	4	Total
• Pioneers	0	7	0	3	10
#24 Blue Hens	7	0	0	0	7

Location: Delaware Stadium
Newark, Delaware
Game start: 3:36 PM
Elapsed time: 2:57
Game attendance: 14,894
Game weather: Temp: 64 • Wind: 15 WNW • Weather: Cloudy
Referee: Hank Johns

Scoring summary

1	14:46	Delaware	Jalen Randolph 79 yard run (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 7–0

2	14:46	Sacred Heart	Tyler Dube 8 yard pass from RJ Noel (Chris Rogers kick)	Tied 7–7

4	8:28	Sacred Heart	Chris Rogers 25 yard field goal	Sacred Heart 10–7

Overall Record	Last Meeting	Result
First Meeting

Sacred Heart was coming off of a NEC championship and a First Round loss to Fordham in 2013.
Delaware's first FCS non-conference loss since January 7, 2011 (v. Eastern Washington, in the National Championship game).
Delaware's first regular season FCS non-conference loss since September 20, 2008 (at Furman).
Delaware's first home non-conference loss since September 16, 2006 (v. Albany).
Sacred Heart went on to win the NEC championship and fall in the NCAA First Round to Fordham.

Elon

Parents & Family Weekend

	1	2	3	4	Total
Phoenix	0	3	14	7	24
• Blue Hens	6	21	0	7	34

Location: Delaware Stadium
Newark, Delaware
Game start: 3:36 PM
Elapsed time: 3:07
Game attendance: 19,476
Game weather: Temp: 54 • Wind: 8 NNE • Weather: Overcast
Referee: Mike Sechrist

Scoring summary

1	7:29	Delaware	Nick Boyle 1 yard pass from Trent Hurley (kick failed)	Delaware 6–0

2	12:11	Elon	John Gallagher 37 yard field goal	Delaware 6–3

2	5:00	Delaware	Wes Hills 1 yard run (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 13–3

2	2:25	Delaware	Jalen Randolph 1 yard run (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 20–3

2	2:11	Delaware	Malcolm Brown 20 yard interception return (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 27–3

3	10:58	Elon	Justin Osborne 5 yard pass from Mike Quinn (John Gallagher kick)	Delaware 27–10

3	0:24	Elon	Tre Lennon 10 yard pass from Mike Quinn (John Gallagher kick)	Delaware 27–17

4	10:56	Delaware	Trent Hurley 6 yard run (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 34–17

4	8:58	Elon	Tre Lennon 35 yard pass from Mike Quinn (John Gallagher kick)	Delaware 34–24

Overall Record	Last Meeting	Result
First Meeting

Towson

Homecoming

	1	2	3	4	Total
• Tigers	7	0	3	14	24
Blue Hens	7	7	0	3	17

Location: Delaware Stadium
Newark, Delaware
Game start: 12:30 PM
Elapsed time: 3:10
Game attendance: 17,718
Game weather: Temp: 66 • Wind: 14 N • Weather: Sunny
Referee: Henry Wimberg
Television network: Comcast SportsNet

Scoring summary

1	9:53	Delaware	Trent Hurley 1 yard run (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 7–0

1	3:51	Towson	Andre Dessenberg 1 yard pass from Connor Frazier (Sam Hurwitz kick)	Tied 7–7

2	10:36	Delaware	Trent Hurley 1 yard run (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 14–7

3	5:20	Towson	Sam Hurwitz 27 yard field goal	Delaware 14–10

4	8:23	Delaware	Garrett Greenway 38 yard field goal	Delaware 17–10

4	5:23	Towson	Spencer Wilkins 39 yard pass from Connor Frazier (Sam Hurwitz kick)	Tied 17–17

4	0:49	Towson	Darius Victor 17 yard run (Sam Hurwitz kick)	Towson 24–17

Overall Record	Last Meeting	Result
10–5	2013	W 32–31

Towson was coming off a loss in the National Championship Game to North Dakota State in 2013.
First Homecoming loss since October 31, 2009 to James Madison (20–8).

William & Mary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Blue Hens	0	7	7	3	17
• #18 Tribe	0	10	14	7	31

Location: Zable Stadium
Williamsburg, Virginia
Game start: 12:30 PM
Game attendance: 7,614
Game weather: Temp: • Wind: • Weather:
Television network: Comcast SportsNet

Scoring summary

2	14:14	William & Mary	Darnell Laws 1 yard pass from Steve Cluley (Nick Dorka kick)	William & Mary 7–0

2	4:46	Delaware	Jerel Harrison 31 yard pass from Trent Hurley (Garrett Greenway kick)	Tied 7–7

2	0:06	William & Mary	Nick Dorka 36 yard field goal	William & Mary 10–7

3	8:32	William & Mary	Mikal Abdul-Saboor 2 yard run (Nick Dorka kick)	William & Mary 17–7

3	1:52	William & Mary	DeVonte Dedmon 22 yard run (Nick Dorka kick)	William & Mary 24–7

3	0:00	Delaware	Jalen Randolph 49 yard run (Garrett Greenway kick)	William & Mary 24–14

4	9:23	William & Mary	Mikal Abdul-Saboor 2 yard run (Nick Dorka kick)	William & Mary 31–14

4	5:16	Delaware	Garrett Greenway 28 yard field goal	William & Mary 31–17

Overall Record	Last Meeting	Result
22–16	2013	L 10–24

Rhode Island

	1	2	3	4	Total
Rams	0	7	6	0	13
• Blue Hens	14	7	7	0	28

Location: Delaware Stadium
Newark, Delaware
Game start: 12:00 PM
Game attendance: 12,798
Game weather: Temp: • Wind: • Weather: Rain

Overall Record	Last Meeting	Result
21–8	2013	W 35–13

Albany

	1	2	3	4	Total
• Blue Hens	0	7	21	3	31
Great Danes	0	14	0	14	28

Location: Bob Ford Field
Albany, New York
Game start: 3:30 PM
Elapsed time: 3:00
Game attendance: 4,674
Game weather: Temp: 47 • Wind: N 4 • Weather: Clear
Referee: Warren Gillis

Scoring summary

2	11:33	Delaware	Jalen Randolph 1 yard run (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 7–0

2	9:57	Albany	Cole King 16 yard pass from Will Fiacchi (Patrick Toole kick)	Tied 7–7

2	4:32	Albany	Nic Ketter 38 yard pass from Will Fiacchi (Patrick Toole kick)	Albany 14–7

3	10:52	Delaware	Eric Enderson 2 yard run (Garrett Greenway kick)	Tied 14–14

3	9:11	Delaware	Jerel Harrison 16 yard pass from Trent Hurley (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 21–14

3	2:57	Delaware	Wes Hills 4 yard run (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 28–14

4	14:55	Albany	Josh Gontarek 29 yard pass from Will Fiacchi (Patrick Toole kick)	Delaware 28–21

4	1:34	Delaware	Garrett Greenway 31 yard field goal	Delaware 31–21

4	0:33	Albany	Josh Gontarek 19 yard pass from Will Fiacchi (Patrick Toole kick)	Delaware 31–28

Overall Record	Last Meeting	Result
2–1	2013	W 33–30

New Hampshire

	1	2	3	4	Total
Blue Hens	0	7	7	0	14
• #1 Wildcats	10	7	13	13	43

Location: Cowell Stadium
Durham, New Hampshire
Game start: 1:00 PM
Game attendance: 8,199
Game weather: Temp: • Wind: • Weather:

Overall Record	Last Meeting	Result
20–11	2012	L 14–34

New Hampshire was coming off a Semifinal loss to North Dakota State in 2013.
New Hampshire went on to win the CAA championship and fall to Illinois State in the NCAA Semifinals.

Villanova

Battle of the Blue

	1	2	3	4	Total
• #6 Wildcats	13	7	7	8	35
Blue Hens	0	7	7	14	28

Location: Delaware Stadium
Newark, Delaware
Game start: 12:00 PM
Elapsed time: 3:09
Game attendance: 17,056
Game weather: Temp: 40 • Wind: 11 SW • Weather: Sunny, Cold
Referee: Kelvin Hudson

Scoring summary

1	10:52	Villanova	Kevin Monangai 2 yard run (Steve Weyler kick)	Villanova 7–0

1	5:44	Villanova	Kevin Monangai 3 yard pass from John Robertson (kick blocked)	Villanova 13–0

2	14:05	Villanova	Poppy Livers 42 yard pass from John Robertson (Steve Weyler kick)	Villanova 20–0

2	10:24	Delaware	Nick Boyle 10 yard pass from Trent Hurley (Garrett Greenway kick)	Villanova 20–7

3	6:06	Villanova	Kevin Monangai 1 yard run (Steve Weyler kick)	Villanova 27–7

3	2:42	Delaware	Jalen Randolph 3 yard run (Garrett Greenway kick)	Villanova 27–14

4	9:56	Delaware	Jalen Randolph 6 yard pass from Trent Hurley (Garrett Greenway kick)	Villanova 27–21

4	2:04	Delaware	Jalen Randolph 1 yard run (Garrett Greenway kick)	Delaware 28–27

4	0:23	Villanova	Kevin Gulyas 21 yard pass from John Robertson (Poppy Livers pass from John Robertson)	Villanova 35–28

Overall Record	Last Meeting	Result
21–25–1	2013	L 34–35

Villanova went on to fall in the NCAA Quarterfinals to Sam Houston State.

Ranking movements

Ranking movements
**Legend:** ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. ( ) = First place votes.
	Week
Poll	Pre	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	Final
Sports Network	RV	RV	RV	RV	25	24	RV	RV	RV	RV	RV	NR	NR	NR	NR
Coaches	RV	RV	NR	NR	NR	RV	RV	RV	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR

References

1 2 3 "All-Conference team and CAA Predictions" (PDF). Colonial Athletic Association. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
1 2 "University of Delaware Football Places Enderson, Johnson on The Sports Network Pre-Season All-American Team". University of Delaware Department of Athletics. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
↑ "Football - Roster". University of Delaware Department of Athletics. Retrieved July 30, 2014.

Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football
Venues	Frazer Field (1913–1940) Wilmington Park (1940–1952) Delaware Stadium (1952–present)
Bowls & rivalries	Bowl games Battle of the Blue (Villanova) James Madison Route 1 Rivalry (Delaware State) West Chester William & Mary
Culture & lore	YoUDee "The Delaware Fight Song" University of Delaware Marching Band Winged football helmet
People	Head coaches NFL draftees
Seasons	1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
National championship seasons in bold

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