Delaware State vs Delaware Prediction 8/28/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Delaware State vs Delaware Prediction for this College Football Week 1 game on Thursday, August 28^th at the Delaware Stadium. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.

Delaware Blue Hens Preview

Delaware participated in the (CAA) Football Conference last season, and had a 9-2 overall record and a 6-2 conference record. Offensively last season, the Blue Hens scored 32.2 points per game, while allowing 24 points per game defensively. Delaware averaged 200.4 rushing yards and 249.5 passing yards per game last season. They allowed 111.8 rushing yards per game and 222.6 passing yards per game.

Zach Marker led the Blue Hens last season with 74/134 completed passes and 1011 total passing yards. He also had 10 touchdowns and 7 sacks. Ryan O’Connor had 77/125 passes for 879 passing yards and 8 touchdowns, while Nick Minicucci added 79/125 passes for 825 passing yards and 10 TD’s. Marcus Yarns led the team in rushing yards, with 844 and 6 touchdowns, while Phil Lutz had a team-high 45 caught passes for 857 receiving yards, and had 11 touchdowns. Jake Thaw caught 41 passes for 334 yards, and 5 touchdowns.

Defensively, Jake Thaw had a team-high 70 total tackles, 26 of them solo, while Melkart Abou-Jaoude had a team-high 6.5 total sacks, and KT Seay had a team-high 4 interceptions.

Delaware State Hornets Preview

Delaware State finished last season with a 1-11 overall record and a 0-5 conference record, finishing on the last place of the MEAC. Offensively last season, the Hornets scored 17.6 points per game, while allowing 37.2 points per game defensively. Delaware State averaged 145.2 rushing yards and 164.1 passing yards per game last season. They allowed 189.8 rushing yards per game and 242.6 passing yards per game.

Marqui Adams led the Hornets last season with 90/152 completed passes and 1028 total passing yards. He also had 7 touchdowns, 3 interceptions and 15 sacks. C.J. Henry had 65/111 passes for 597 passing yards, and 15 sacks. Jaden Sutton led the team in rushing yards, with 1226, and 12 total TD’s, while NyGhee Lolley caught a team-high 38 passes for 545 receiving yards.

Defensively, Kahleef Jimmison had a team-high 70 total tackles, 38 of them solo, while Brian Bates and Eric Montes had two sacks each.

Delaware State Hornets Player Prop Facts

• James Jones led Louisiana-Monroe for receiving touchdowns (2) last season.

Delaware State vs Delaware Prediction

In their previous meeting back in 2022, Delaware won 35-9 at home. Delaware has won all of their seven meetings against Delaware State.

In this Delaware State vs Delaware Prediction, Delaware is coming as -29.5-point home favorites. Delaware State was horrible last season, with just one win and were winless in their conference games. They had a terrible offense, scoring 14.6 points less than Delaware, while allowing 13.2 points more. Delaware may not be a powerhouse in Conference USA just yet, but after two solid years of FCS success under Ryan Carty, they’re on the right track. The Blue Hens have a good mix of experience and returning talent, and a team full of veterans who know how to play is a big advantage. I expect Delaware to control this game in front of their home crowd. Take the Delaware Blue Hens and lay the points at home.