Middle Tennessee vs Delaware Prediction 10/22/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Middle Tennessee State vs Delaware Prediction for this College Football Week 9 game on Wednesday, October 22nd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Preview

Delaware has a 3-3-0 record this season and is sitting 8th in Conference USA. They are 2-3-1 ATS, 2-4 in Over/Under and have a 2-1 home record and a 1-2 away record. Delaware is coming off a 25-38 road loss against Jacksonville State and will face Liberty and Louisiana Tech next.

Offensively, Delaware averages 28.8 points per game, ranking 71st in the nation, while defensively, they allow 28.3 points per game, which is 94th. Delaware averages 429.7 total yards per game (302.5 passing and 127.2 rushing), while allowing 392.8 total yards per game (171.3 rushing and 221.5 passing).

Nick Minicucci leads Delaware with 1,794 passing yards with 64.4% completed passes and 9 touchdowns. Jo Silver leads the team in rushing yards with 375, while Kyre Duplessis has a team-high 28 receptions for 430 receiving yards. Defensively, Gavin Moul has a team-high 54 total tackles (28 of them solo), while Dillon Trainer leads the team in sacks, with 2.5, and Mysonne Pollard has a team-high 2 interceptions.

Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Preview

Middle Tennessee State has a 1-5-0 record this season and is sitting 11th in Conference USA. They are 2-4 ATS, 2-4 in Over/Under and have a 0-3 home record and a 1-2 away record. Middle Tennessee State is coming off a 20-22 home loss against Missouri State and will face Jacksonville State and Florida International next.

Offensively, Middle Tennessee State averages 17.0 points per game, ranking 129th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 29.5 points per game, which is 100th. Middle Tennessee State averages 322.0 total yards per game (239.2 passing and 82.8 rushing), while allowing 379.7 total yards per game (153.3 rushing and 226.3 passing).

Nicholas Vattiato leads Middle Tennessee State with 1,392 passing yards with 61.1% completed passes and 8 touchdowns. Jekail Middlebrook leads the team in rushing yards with 433, while Nahzae Cox has a team-high 28 receptions for 353 receiving yards. Defensively, Parker Hughes has a team-high 46 total tackles (27 of them solo), while Brandon Buckner leads the team in sacks, with 3.0, and Juwon Gaston has a team-high 2 interceptions.

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders @ Delaware Blue Hens Betting Trends: Week 9

Delaware Blue Hens Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 9, Nick Minicucci leads Delaware for touchdowns (7) this season.

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 9, Nahzae Cox leads the Conference USA for receiving touchdowns (4) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Delaware has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
• Delaware ranks 135th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (81.8).
• Middle Tennessee ranks 133rd among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (82.8).
• Middle Tennessee ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (2.5).

Middle Tennessee State vs Delaware Prediction

In this Middle Tennessee State vs Delaware Prediction, Delaware is coming as -10-point home favorites, with the total set at 55 points. Middle Tennessee State has been struggling this season, with just one win in their six games played, and are 2-4 against the spread. Delaware has been struggling as well with back-to-back losses, but they are better both offensively and defensively, as the Blue Raiders have a bottom-8 offense in the country with just 17 points per game. Middle Tennessee State has been losing by an average of 12.5 points per game this season, so the value here lies with the home team. Take Delaware and lay the -10 points at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Delaware -10