Fast facts
League: NCAA Division I FCS
Team: Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
Head Coach: Danny Rocco
Team Mascot: YoUDee
Year Opened: 1952
Capacity: 22000
City / State: Newark / Delaware
Rivalries & Top Games to Attend
Battle of the Blue
Rival Team: Villanova Wildcats
The winner of the annual Delaware-Villanova rivalry game takes home the Battle of the Blue Trophy. The two teams first met on the football field in 1895. However, the rivalry didn’t become a regular fixture until the 1960s. The Wildcats hold a 28-21-1 record in the all-time series, but you won’t want to miss it as the Blue Hens try to close the gap.
Route 1 Rivalry
Rival Team: Delaware State Hornets
The Route 1 Rivalry is a relatively new one despite the fact that Delaware and Delaware State are separated by less than 40 miles. The Blue Hens and Hornets first met in 2007, and have played every year since 2011. Watch the Blue Hens try to take home the First State Cup for the 8th time when they take on Delaware State.
Delaware vs. James Madison
Rival Team: James Madison Dukes
You won’t want to miss it when Delaware and James Madison square off. These two Colonial Athletic Association rivals first met in 1983, but the rivalry didn’t take off until the two schools became conference rivals in 1993. The Blue Hens hold a 14-10 lead in the all-time series and will look to extend their lead when the two teams meet this season.
Delaware vs. William & Mary
Rival Team: William & Mary Tribe
Delaware and William & Mary first met on the gridiron in 1915, but the rivalry didn’t become a regular thing until the late 1970s. The Blue Hens and Tribe have met 41 times with Delaware holding a 23-18 lead in the all-time series. Every matchup between these two CAA rivals is a must-see, so make sure to be in attendance when the Blue Hens and Tribe square off.
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Fast facts
League: NCAA Division I FCS
Team: Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
Head Coach: Danny Rocco
Team Mascot: YoUDee
Year Opened: 1952
Capacity: 22000
City / State: Newark / Delaware