Coastal Carolina vs Delaware Prediction 9/19/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens meet Saturday in college football action from Delaware Stadium in Newark. Here’s a Coastal Carolina vs Delaware prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Coastal Carolina vs Delaware pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Preview

The Chanticleers showed some fight in their opener versus West Virginia despite going into the break down 24-0. Coastal Carolina outscored the Mountaineers 24-7 from there but still lost 31-24 in the end. Deuce Bailey was 21-of-37 for 373 yards and three scores, and top receiver Clayton Coppock had four catches for 83 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the defeat.

In last weekend’s game versus Fordham, the Chanticleers went into the locker room sporting a comfortable 28-7 lead. Coastal Carolina added another 17 points from there, scoring in every quarter during a 45-7 win. Bailey was 12-of-25 this time for 203 yards and three touchdowns. Jaden Allen-Hendrix had seven carries for 58 yards and a touchdown in the victory effort.

Delaware Blue Hens Betting Preview

Over on the Hens’ side, they had a pretty easy opener matchup versus Merrimack. Delaware was up 21-0 by the break and scored in every quarter during a 42-7 blowout victory. Nick Minicucci was 20-of-36 for 330 yards, two scores and an interception. Kaderris Roberts was the top receiver in the win with two catches for 80 yards and a touchdown.

Matched up against Vanderbilt in game two, the Hens gave up a couple of touchdowns in the first quarter then rallied with 17 points in the next frame. Unfortunately Delaware was outscored 21-9 the rest of the way and lost 35-26 in the end. Minicucci was 11-of-27 for 182 yards, two interceptions and a touchdown. Jo’Nathan Silver led the rush with 109 yards on 16 totes.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers @ Delaware Blue Hens Betting Trends: Week 3

Delaware Blue Hens Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 3, Da’Wain Lofton ranks 8th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Reception (29.4) this season.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 3, Deuce Bailey ranks 1st in the Sun Belt Conference for passing yards (576) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Delaware ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
• Delaware ranks T135th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (14.0).
• Coastal Carolina ranks 6th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (90.5).
• Coastal Carolina ranks T7th among FBS teams for sacks this season (7.0).

Coastal Carolina vs Delaware Prediction

I’ll stay with Delaware but I’m probably not touching it. The Hens shot themselves in the foot on offense quite a bit during the Vanderbilt game, posting two picks and an ugly 3-of-15 success rate on third-down tries. The defense held the Commodores to just 5-of-15 on third downs on the other side but it wasn’t enough to slow the bleeding. Delaware needs some spark on both sides of the ball right now.

As for Coastal Carolina, they beat up on a struggling Fordham team last weekend thanks to 460 yards (251 rushing) and 23 first downs. The defense notched four takeaways and gave up just 11 first downs with a 2-of-11 success rate on third downs. Delaware should serve as tougher competition—that is if the Hens play to their capabilities.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Delaware Blue Hens -4.5