Delaware vs Virginia Prediction 9/26/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Delaware vs Virginia prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 26th at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 4 matchup. 

Delaware Blue Hens Betting Preview

The Delaware Blue Hens are 2-1 this season after they defeated Coastal Carolina by a score of 22-14 last week. Delaware led 15-14 at halftime and they scored the only points in the second half to escape with the win. The Blue Hens out gained Coastal by a total of 395-385, went 5-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Nick Minicucci threw for 302 yards and two touchdowns, while Sean Wilson caught nine passes for 185 yards and two scores. Viron Ellison Jr rushed six times for 30 yards in the win. 

Prior to that game, Delaware lost to Vanderbilt by a score of 35-26, but did beat Merrimack by a score of 42-7 before that. The Blue Hens have scored 30.0 points per game with 325.7 passing yards and 101.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 18.7 points against per game this season. Nick Minicucci has thrown for 814 yards with five touchdowns and three interceptions this season. 

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers are 2-1 this year after they lost to West Virginia by a score of 38-27 in week three. Virginia led 14-7 after the first quarter, but they trailed 21-14 at halftime and allowed 17 points in the second half for the loss. The Cavaliers were out gained by a total of 437-354, went 6-16 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Beau Pribula threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns, while Xay Davis had three receptions for 51 yards. Jekail Middlebrook rushed 17 times for 75 yards and one score in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Virginia defeated Norfolk State by a score of 59-3 and NC State by a score of 34-8. The Cavaliers have scored 40.0 points per game with 193.7 passing yards and 217.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 16.3 points against per game this season. Beau Pribula has thrown for 514 yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception this year, while Jekail Middlebrook has rushed 35 times for 154 yards and one score. 

Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win

• Virginia has won seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams at Scott Stadium.
• Delaware has lost each of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Virginia has covered the spread in six of its last seven September games at Scott Stadium.
• Delaware has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked teams.

Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win

• Delaware has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Delaware has covered the spread in each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Virginia’s last six September games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of Delaware’s last five road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Virginia Cavaliers Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 4, Beau Pribula ranks T8th in the league for TD:INT ratio (7.00) this season.

Delaware Blue Hens Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 4, Sean Wilson ranks 21st amongst FBS players for receiving yards (288) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Virginia ranks 15th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (87.5).
• Virginia ranks T16th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (4).
• Delaware ranks T9th among FBS teams for sacks this season (9.0).
• Delaware ranks 11th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (325.7).

Delaware vs Virginia Prediction 

Virginia comes into this matchup after a terrible showing last week against West Virginia, but their defense should bounce back here. Delaware is also 2-1 on the season, with their lone loss coming against Vanderbilt by a score of 35-26. The Blue Hens have a decent quarterback with Minicucci, but I don’t have any faith in their defense in this one. I expect Virginia’s run game to dominate the time of possession, which should lead to a big second half. Take the Cavaliers to cover.

David Racey's Pick: Virginia -19.5