2014 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team

2014 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football
Conference	Colonial Athletic Association
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

2014 Colonial Athletic Association football standings

	Conf							Overall
Team		W		L					W		L
No. 3 New Hampshire $^		8	–	0					12	–	2
No. 7 Villanova ^		7	–	1					11	–	3
No. 18 James Madison ^		6	–	2					9	–	4
No. 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 poll

The 2014 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) during the 2014 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by second-year head coach Dave Brock, the Fightin' Blue Hens compiled an overall record of 6–6 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, placing in a four-way tie for fifth in the CAA. The team played home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware.

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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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
	Recruiting star ratings: 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)
• Eric Enderson – CAA Football Preseason All-Conference Team (Punter), The Sports Network FCS Preseason All-American Second Team (Punter)
• Michael Johnson – The Sports Network FCS Preseason All-American Third Team (All Purpose).
• 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.

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).

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 Poll released prior to the game All times are in Eastern time

Opening depth chart

Defense
FS Jake Giusti Craig Brodsky Kivar Thurman		WLB MLB SLB ⋅ David Mackall ⋅ Jalen Kindle Larry Spears ⋅ Brandon Snyder Eric Patton ⋅					SS Ryan Torzsa Simba Gwashavanhu Kaliq Gatson
CB Mario Rowson Mark Doe Malcolm Brown		DE DT DT DE Laith Wallschleger Josh Plummer David Tinsley Derrick Saulsberry Chris Corvino Blaine Woodson Grant Roberts Vince Hollerman Jordan Andrews Cedric Udegbe ⋅ Brandon Henderson						CB Roman Tatum Justin Watson ⋅
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

Roster

(as of July 29, 2014)
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

See also: 2014 Pittsburgh Panthers football team

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

• 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

See also: 2014 Delaware State Hornets football team and Route 1 Rivalry

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

• Postponed from September 6 at 6 PM to September 7 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

See also: 2014 Colgate Raiders football team

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

James Madison

See also: 2014 James Madison Dukes football team and Delaware-James Madison rivalry

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

• 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

See also: 2014 Sacred Heart Pioneers football team

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

• 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

See also: 2014 Elon Phoenix football team

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

Towson

See also: 2014 Towson Tigers football team

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

• 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

See also: 2014 William & Mary Tribe football team and Delaware–William & Mary football rivalry

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

Rhode Island

See also: 2014 Rhode Island Rams football team

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

Albany

See also: 2014 Albany Great Danes football team

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

New Hampshire

See also: 2014 New Hampshire Wildcats football team

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:

• 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

See also: 2014 Villanova Wildcats football team and Battle of the Blue

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

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

Ranking movements

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received 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	—	—	—	—
Coaches	RV	RV	—	—	—	RV	RV	RV	—	—	—	—	—	—	—