2013 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football
ConferenceColonial Athletic Association
Record7–5 (4–4 CAA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorSean Devine (1st season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorTim Weaver (1st season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumDelaware Stadium
2013 Colonial Athletic Association football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 12 Maine $^  7 –1   10 –3  
No. 2 Towson ^  6 –2   13 –3  
No. 5 New Hampshire ^  6 –2   10 –5  
Villanova  5 –3   6 –5  
Delaware  4 –4   7 –5  
William & Mary  4 –4   7 –5  
Richmond  4 –4   6 –6  
James Madison  3 –5   6 –6  
Stony Brook  3 –5   5 –6  
Rhode Island  2 –6   3 –9  
Albany  0 –8   1 –11  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
Rankings from The Sports Network poll

The 2013 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) during the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by first-year head coach Dave Brock, the Fightin' Blue Hens compiled an overall record of 7–5 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for fifth in the CAA. The team played home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware.

Preseason

Recruiting class

The Blue Hens received 12 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 6, 2013.[1]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Diante Cherry
WR		 Lancaster, PA McCaskey HS 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) – Nov 5, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 70
Wes Hills
RB/LB		 Wildwood, NJ Wildwood HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 4.48 Jan 5, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 69
Luke Moore
QB		 Wilmington, DE St. Mark's High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 4.75  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 99
Jalen Kindle
LB		 Fleming Island, FL Fleming Island HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 210 lb (95 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Larry Spears
LB		 Henrico, VA Varina HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 215 lb (98 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Roman Tatum
CB		 Winter Garden, FL West Orange HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 170 lb (77 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Ryan Torzsa
S		 Waxhaw, NC Cuthbertson HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 192 lb (87 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jacob Trump
OL		 Mechanicsburg, PA Mechanicsburg HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 270 lb (120 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Cedric Udegbe
DE		 Minneola, FL Montverde Academy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 245 lb (111 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Justin Watson
S		 Washington, D.C Friendship Collegiate 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 165 lb (75 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Blaine Woodson
DL		 East Stroudsburg, PA Stroudsburg HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 260 lb (120 kg) – Nov 4, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Kyle Yocum
QB		 Reading, PA Exeter HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) – Jun 17, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Delaware Commit List for 2013". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  • "RecruitTracker 2013: Delaware". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  • "2013 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 11, 2013.

Transfers

On February 6, 2013, it was announced that Delaware added two transfers for the 2013 season: junior linebacker Kennedy Ogbonna from ASA The College For Excellence and junior running back Jordan Thomas from Rutgers University. Greyshirted linebacker Eric Patton was added to the roster for the 2013 season as well.[1]

Preseason awards

  • Sean Baner
CFPA Preseason Placekicker Watch List[2]
The Sports Network Preseason All-American Second Team[3]
  • Michael Johnson
CFPA Kick Returners to Watch[4]
  • Bobby Kennedy
CAA Preseason All-Conference First Team[5]
  • Zach Kerr
The Sports Network Preseason All-American Second Team[3]
Phil Steele Preseason All-American First Team[6]
CAA Preseason All-Conference First Team[5]
College Sports Journal FCS Preseason All-American First Team[7]
  • Andrew Pierce
The Sports Network Preseason All-American Third Team[3]
Walter Payton National Player of the Year Watch List[8]
College Sports Journal FCS Preseason All-American Second Team[7]
  • Jeff Williams
CFPA Preseason Linebacker Watch List[9]
Phil Steele Preseason All-American Third Team[6]
College Sports Journal FCS Preseason All-American Second Team[7]

Conference predictions

Delaware was predicted to finish sixth in the CAA Preseason Poll.[5]

CAA Preseason Poll:
1. Villanova (11 First Place Votes)
2. Towson (3)
3. New Hampshire (3)
4. Richmond (1)
5. James Madison (4)
6. Delaware
7. Stony Brook
8. Maine
9. William & Mary
10. Albany
11. Rhode Island

Preseason rankings

FCS Coaches Poll

Delaware received 47 points in the Preseason Coaches Poll, resulting in the 30th highest total. Four of Delaware's CAA opponents received a Top 25 ranking (#9 Villanova, #12 Towson, #14 Richmond, and #15 James Madison). Three additional opponents, two from the CAA, for the season received votes (Wagner, Maine, and Albany).

The Sports Network FCS Poll

Delaware received 130 points in the Preseason Sports Network FCS Poll, placing them in 32nd. Of the CAA opponents that the Hens will face in 2013, four received a Top 25 position: #5 Villanova, #11 Towson, #15 Richmond, and #19 James Madison. In addition, three opponents for 2013 received votes: Wagner, Albany, and William & Mary.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 297:30 pmJacksonville*
HAAW 51–3519,120
September 73:30 pmDelaware State*
NBCSNW 42–2119,316
September 143:30 pmat Navy*
CBSSNL 7–5136,208
September 216:00 pmWagner*
  • Delaware Stadium
  • Newark, DE
HAAW 49–915,723
September 287:00 pmNo. 14 James Madison
  • Delaware Stadium
  • Newark, DE (rivalry)
CSNW 29–2218,405
October 53:30 pmat No. 23 MaineNo. 24
L 28–626,304
October 1212:00 pmAlbanydagger
  • Delaware Stadium
  • Newark, DE
CSNW 33–3017,363
October 2612:00 pmat Rhode Island
W 35–136,536
November 27:00 pmat No. 7 TowsonNo. 21
W 32–318,741
November 93:00 pmNo. 23 William & MaryNo. 15
  • Delaware Stadium
  • Newark, DE (rivalry)
CSNL 10–2421,010
November 1612:00 pmRichmondNo. 21
  • Delaware Stadium
  • Newark, DE
HAAL 43–4615,817
November 233:30 pmvs. Villanova
L 34–3510,117

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Opening depth chart

Coaching staff

NamePositionYearAlma mater
Dave BrockHead coach2013Salisbury (1994)
Sean DevineOffensive coordinator/offensive line2013Colby (1994)
Tim WeaverDefensive coordinator/linebackers2013Davidson (1990)
John PerryPassing game coordinator/quarterbacks2013New Hampshire (1992)
Brian GinnReceivers2000Delaware (2000)
Devin FitzsimmonsTight Ends/special teams2013Bucknell (2005)
Dennis Dottin-CarterDefensive line2013Maine (2002)
Tony LucasRunning backs2013Columbia (2003)
Henry BakerCornerbacks2011Maryland (2003)
Tom McEntireSafeties2013Thiel (2006)
Fritz StueberOffensive Quality Control2011Delaware (2012)
Michael DonovanDefensive Quality Control2013Bentley University (2011)

Game summaries

Jacksonville

1 234Total
Dolphins 14 7014 35
• Blue Hens 0 211020 51
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 7:36 PM
  • Elapsed time: 3:09
  • Game attendance: 19,120
  • Game weather: Temp: 80 • Wind: 5 ENE • Weather: Hot, Humid
  • Referee: Tony Marcella
Scoring summary
14:09JacksonvilleAndrew Robustelli 21 yard pass from Kade Bell (Dylan Lynch kick)Jacksonville 7–0
13:54JacksonvilleD'Andre Randle 13 yard pass from Kade Bell (Dylan Lynch kick)Jacksonville 14–0
213:17DelawareMichael Johnson 6 yard run (Sean Baner kick)Jacksonville 14–7
26:52DelawareNick Boyle 1 yard pass from Trent Hurley (Sean Baner kick)Tied 14–14
26:23JacksonvilleAndrew Robustelli 57 yard pass from Kade Bell (Dylan Lynch kick)Jacksonville 21–14
21:50DelawareAndrew Pierce 2 yard run (Sean Baner kick)Tied 21–21
311:55DelawareSean Baner 20 yard field goalDelaware 24–21
33:04DelawareJalen Randolph 1 yard run (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 31–21
414:56DelawareJulian Laing 1 yard run (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 38–21
412:00JacksonvilleAntonio Mcrae 63 yard interception return (Dylan Lynch kick)Delaware 38–28
46:04DelawareJulian Laing 10 yard run (kick failed)Delaware 44–28
43:45JacksonvilleAndy Jones 36 yard pass from Kade Bell (Dylan Lynch kick)Delaware 44–35
43:31DelawareJeff Williams 24 yard fumble recovery (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 51–35
The student section of Delaware Stadium during the 2013 season opener against Jacksonville.

Delaware State

Route 1 Rivalry
1 234Total
Hornets 0 777 21
• Blue Hens 14 2107 42
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 3:36 PM
  • Elapsed time: 3:05
  • Game attendance: 19,316
  • Game weather: Temp: 76 • Wind: 8 WSW • Weather: Sunny
  • Referee: Kelvin Hudson
  • Television network: NBC Sports Network
Scoring summary
19:18DelawareMichael Johnson 55 Yd Pass From Trent Hurley (Sean Baner Kick)Delaware 7–0
12:00DelawareRob Jones 5 Yd Pass From Trent Hurley (Sean Baner Kick)Delaware 14–0
211:32Delaware StateMalik Golson 4 Yd Pass From Cory Murphy (Mitchell Ward Kick)Delaware 14–7
210:13DelawareRob Jones 33 Yd Pass From Trent Hurley (Sean Baner Kick)Delaware 21–7
29:03DelawareRob Jones 62 Yd Punt Return (Sean Baner Kick)Delaware 28–7
24:32DelawareJulian Laing 9 Yd Run (Sean Baner Kick)Delaware 35–7
32:47Delaware StateMalik Golson 7 Yd Pass From Cory Murphy (Mitchell Ward Kick)Delaware 35–14
49:49DelawareNick Boyle 25 Yd Pass From Trent Hurley (Sean Baner Kick)Delaware 42–14
42:11Delaware StateEsayah Obado 18 Yd Fumble Return (Mitchell Ward Kick)Delaware 42–21
1 234Total
Blue Hens 0 700 7
• Midshipmen 10 131414 51
  • Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
    Annapolis, Maryland
  • Game start: 3:34 PM
  • Elapsed time: 3:16
  • Game attendance: 36,208
  • Game weather: Temp:67 • Wind:N 10 • Weather:Sunny
  • Referee: Jonah Monroe
  • Television network: CBS Sports Network
Scoring summary
19:02NavyDarius Staten 10 yard run (Nick Sloan Kick)Navy 7–0
10:40NavyNick Sloan 24 yard FGNavy 10–0
213:12NavyGeoffrey Whiteside 7 yard run (Nick Sloan Kick)Navy 17–0
28:26NavyKeenan Reynolds 63 yard pass to DeBrandon Sanders (Kick Failed)Navy 23–0
24:27DelawareTrent Hurley 17 yard pass to Ryan Cobb (Sean Baner Kick)Navy 23–7
310:43NavyKeenan Reynolds 29 yard pass to Shawn Lynch (Nick Sloan Kick)Navy 30–7
32:40NavyGeoffrey Whiteside 13 yard run (Nick Sloan Kick)Navy 37–7
413:41NavyChris Swain 2 yard run (Nick Sloan Kick)Navy 44–7
49:00NavyJohn Hendrick 1 yard run (Nick Sloan Kick)Navy 51–7

Wagner

1 234Total
Seahawks 3 006 9
• Blue Hens 21 2170 49
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 6:06 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:45
  • Game attendance: 15,723
  • Game weather: Temp: 76 • Wind: Calm • Weather: Rain
  • Referee: James R. Smith
Scoring summary
113:42DelawareTrent Hurley 19 yard pass to Nick Boyle (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 7–0
19:54WagnerDavid Lopez 41 yard field goalDelaware 7–3
19:30DelawareTrent Hurley 77 yard pass to Michael Johnson (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 14–3
10:52DelawareTrent Hurley 21 yard pass to Michael Johnson (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 21–3
212:26DelawareJalen Randolph 14 yard run (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 28–3
25:34DelawareTrent Hurley 31 yard pass to Michael Johnson (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 35–3
23:48DelawareAndrew Pierce 7 yard run (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 42–3
37:10DelawareTrevor Sasek 39 yard pass to Rob Jones (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 49–3
42:55WagnerBrian Gehring 1 yard run (kick blocked)Delaware 49–9

James Madison

1 234Total
#14 Dukes 13 603 22
• Blue Hens 0 7157 29
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 7:07 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:57
  • Game attendance: 18,405
  • Game weather: Temp: 66 • Wind: 6 ENE • Weather: Clear
  • Referee: Henry Wimberg
  • TV announcers (NBC Regional Networks): Scott Graham & Brad Jackson
Scoring summary
113:48James MadisonCameron Starke 42 yard Field GoalJames Madison 3–0
16:11James MadisonCameron Starke 31 yard Field GoalJames Madison 6–0
10:16James MadisonMichael Birdsong 37 yard pass to Deane Cheatham (Cameron Starke kick)James Madison 13–0
27:04DelawareAndrew Pierce 2 yard run (Sean Baner kick)James Madison 13–7
20:06James MadisonMichale Birdsong 33 yard pass to Dae'Quan Scott (kick failed)James Madison 19–7
33:34DelawareTrent Hurley 1 yard pass to Malcolm Bush (Sean Baner kick)James Madison 19–14
30:44DelawareTrent Hurley 8 yard pass to Nick Boyle (Trent Hurley pass to Nick Boyle)Delaware 22–19
411:35James MadisonCameron Starke 28 yard Field GoalTied 22–22
46:40DelawareTrent Hurley 4 yard pass to Nick Boyle (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 29–22

Maine

1 234Total
#24 Blue Hens 8 7013 28
• #23 Black Bears 27 7217 62
  • Location: Alfond Stadium
    Orono, Maine
  • Game start: 3:37 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:52
  • Game attendance: 6,304
  • Game weather: Temp: 60 • Wind: Calm • Weather: Overcast
  • Referee: William Gosseli
Scoring summary
111:23MaineMarcus Wasilewski 24 yard pass to Damarr Aultman (Sean Decloux kick)Maine 7–0
17:44MaineNigel Jones 7 yard run (Sean Decloux kick)Maine 14–0
17:35MaineSherrod Baltimore 20 yard fumble recovery (kick blocked, returned for defensive 2-point conversion by Jordan Thomas)Maine 20–2
14:54MaineMichael Mangiarelli 43 yard interception return (Sean Decloux kick)Maine 27–2
12:14DelawareTrent Hurley 22 yard pass to Michael Johnson (kick blocked)Maine 27–8
24:56MaineMarcus Wasilewski 33 yard pass to Nigel Jones (Sean Decloux kick)Maine 34–8
21:02DelawareTrent Hurley 4 yard run (Sean Baner kick)Maine 34–15
313:59MaineNigel Jones 12 yard run (Sean Decloux kick)Maine 41–15
36:02MaineMarcus Wasilewski 10 yard pass to Isaiah Jones (Sean Decloux kick)Maine 48–15
32:55MaineJohn Ebeling 29 yard run (Sean Decloux kick)Maine 55–15
412:58MaineJohn Ebeling 7 yard run (Sean Decloux kick)Maine 62–15
410:01DelawareJalen Randolph 1 yard run (kick blocked)Maine 62–21
43:17DelawareWes Hills 3 yard run (Sean Baner kick)Maine 62–28
  • Most lopsided Maine win in series all-time.
  • First time Delaware allowed 60+ points in regulation since a September 24, 1921, loss to Pennsylvania (89–0).
  • Maine would go on to win the CAA championship, and fall in the Second Round to New Hampshire.

Albany

1 234Total
Great Danes 3 7713 30
• Blue Hens 0 16611 33
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 12:07 PM
  • Elapsed time: 3:21
  • Game attendance: 17,363
  • Game weather: Temp: 66 • Wind: 15 NE • Weather: Cloudy
  • Referee: Bill Broadhurst
  • TV announcers (NBC Regional Networks): Scott Graham & Brad Jackson
Scoring summary
17:43AlbanyTom O'Riordan 33 yard Field GoalAlbany 3–0
213:50DelawareAndrew Pierce 6 yard run (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 7–3
211:10AlbanyOmar Osbourne 1 yard run (Tom O'Riordan kick)Albany 10–7
27:17DelawareSean Baner 23 yard Field GoalTied 10–10
21:35DelawareAndrew Pierce 4 yard run (Kick blocked)Delaware 16–10
35:00AlbanyOmar Osbourne 4 yard run (Tom O'Riordan kick)Albany 17–16
33:48DelawareRob Jones 71 yard run (Two-point conversion failed)Delaware 22–17
410:09AlbanyWill Fiacchi 12 yard pass to Nic Ketter (Two-point conversion failed)Albany 23–22
43:18AlbanyOmar Osbourne 21 yard run (Tom O'Riordan kick)Albany 30–22
41:42DelawareTrent Hurley 20 yard pass to Rob Jones (Trent Hurley pass to Michael Johnson)Tied 30–30
40:00DelawareSean Baner 42 yard Field GoalDelaware 33–30
  • Albany was coming off a share of the NEC championship in 2012.

Rhode Island

1 234Total
• Blue Hens 7 14140 35
Rams 0 670 13
  • Location: Meade Stadium
    Kingston, Rhode Island
  • Game start: 12:00 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:50
  • Game attendance: 6,536
  • Game weather: Temp: 55 • Wind: 13 WSW • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Referee: Tom Kichline
Scoring summary
18:39DelawareAndrew Pierce 2 yard run (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 7–0
214:53Rhode IslandBob Bentsen 20 yard pass to Robbie Jackson (Two-point conversion failed)Delaware 7–6
211:03DelawareTrent Hurley 19 yard pass to Nick Boyle (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 14–6
25:56DelawareAndrew Pierce 4 yard run (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 21–6
314:48DelawareAndrew Pierce 75 yard run (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 28–6
35:24Rhode IslandRobbie Delgado 3 yard run (Dylan Smith kick)Delaware 28–13
30:17DelawareMichael Johnson 78 yard run (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 35–13

Towson

1 234Total
• #21 Blue Hens 10 0022 32
#7 Tigers 7 1473 31
  • Location: Johnny Unitas Stadium
    Towson, Maryland
  • Game start: 7:05 PM
  • Elapsed time: 3:07
  • Game attendance: 8,741
  • Game weather: Temp: 58 • Wind: 10 WNW • Weather: Clear
  • Referee: C. Lamertana
Scoring summary
19:52DelawareSean Baner 20 yard Field GoalDelaware 3–0
16:52TowsonDarius Victor 22 yard run (Drew Evangelista kick)Towson 7–3
13:36DelawareTrevor Sasek 16 yard pass to Jerel Harrison (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 10–7
25:24TowsonTerrence West 1 yard run (Drew Evangelista kick)Towson 14–10
20:26TowsonTerrence West 1 yard run (Drew Evangelista kick)Towson 21–10
313:32TowsonPeter Athens 5 yard pass to Emmanuel Holder (Drew Evangelista kick)Towson 28–10
414:31TowsonDrew Evangelista 25 yard Field GoalTowson 31–10
411:26DelawareJalen Randolph 1 yard run (Sean Baner kick)Towson 31–17
40:48DelawareTrevor Sasek 11 yard pass to Michael Johnson (Sean Baner kick)Towson 31–24
40:19DelawareTrevor Sasek 3 yard pass to Rob Jones (Trevor Sasek pass to Rob Jones)Delaware 32–31

William & Mary

1 234Total
• #23 Tribe 10 770 24
#15 Blue Hens 7 030 10
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 3:07 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:58
  • Game attendance: 21,010
  • Game weather: Temp: 51 • Wind: 10 S • Weather: Sunny, Cool
  • TV announcers (NBC Regional Networks): Scott Graham & Brad Jackson
Scoring summary
114:45DelawareTravis Hawkins 97 yard kickoff return (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 7–0
111:44William & MaryJerome Couplin 51 yard fumble recovery return (John Carpenter kick)Tied 7–7
10:28William & MaryJohn Carpenter 47 yard field goalWilliam & Mary 10–7
20:09William & MaryBrent Caprio 3 yard pass to Tre McBride (John Carpenter kick)William & Mary 17–7
311:35William & MaryBrent Caprio 30 yard pass to Sean Ballard (John Carpenter kick)William & Mary 24–7
30:06DelawareSean Baner 36 yard field goalWilliam & Mary 24–10

Richmond

1 234Total
• Spiders 7 22710 46
#21 Blue Hens 3 141412 43
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 12:07 PM
  • Elapsed time: 3:15
  • Game attendance: 15,817
  • Game weather: Temp: 52 • Wind: Calm • Weather: Overcast
  • Referee: Paul Zukis
Scoring summary
19:40RichmondMichael Strauss 4 yard pass to Ben Edwards (Brandon Jordi kick)Richmond 7–0
18:05DelawareSean Baner 42 yard Field GoalRichmond 7–3
213:01RichmondMichael Strauss 21 yard pass to Stephen Barnette (Brandon Jordi kick)Richmond 14–3
210:14RichmondDavid Broadus 3 yard run (Michael Strauss pass to David Broadus)Richmond 22–3
23:44DelawareTrent Hurley 1 yard pass to Nick Boyle (Sean Baner kick)Richmond 22–10
20:50DelawareJalen Randolph 1 yard run (Sean Baner kick)Richmond 22–17
20:09RichmondMichael Strauss 50 yard pass to Brian Brown (Brandon Jordi kick)Richmond 29–17
37:18RichmondMichael Strauss 23 yard pass to Hunter Westfall (Brandon Jordi kick)Richmond 36–17
35:47DelawareTrent Hurley 12 yard pass to Julian Laing (Sean Baner kick)Richmond 36–24
31:47DelawareTrent Hurley 80 yard pass to Michael Johnson (Sean Baner kick)Richmond 36–31
413:03RichmondBrandon Jordi 34 yard Field GoalRichmond 39–31
49:13DelawareTrent Hurley 2 yard pass to Andrew Pierce (Two-point conversion failed)Richmond 39–37
40:45DelawareAndrew Pierce 11 yard run (Two-point conversion failed)Delaware 43–39
40:04RichmondMichael Strauss 3 yard pass to Reggie Diggs (Brandon Jordi kick)Richmond 46–43
  • Richmond was coming off a shared CAA championship in 2012.

Villanova

Battle of the Blue
1 234Total
Blue Hens 14 0200 34
• Wildcats 3 6323 35
  • Location: PPL Park
    Chester, Pennsylvania
  • Game start: 3:36 PM
  • Elapsed time: 3:10
  • Game attendance: 10,117
  • Game weather: Temp: 48 • Wind: NW 12 • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Referee: H. Wimberg
Scoring summary
112:11DelawareTrent Hurley 12 yard pass to Michael Johnson (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 7–0
17:02DelawareRob Jones 13 yard pass to Trent Hurley (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 14–0
13:25VillanovaMark Hamilton 32 yard Field GoalDelaware 14–3
212:13VillanovaJohn Robertson 6 yard run (kick blocked)Delaware 14–9
310:54DelawareJerel Harrison 8 yard run (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 21–9
37:36VillanovaMark Hamilton 28 yard Field GoalDelaware 21–12
35:16DelawareTrent Hurley 22 yard pass to Michael Johnson (Sean Baner kick)Delaware 28–12
31:24DelawareAndrew Pierce 10 yard run (kick blocked)Delaware 34–12
48:01VillanovaJohn Robertson 11 yard pass to Joe Price (Mark Hamilton kick)Delaware 34–19
43:17VillanovaJohn Robertson 21 yard pass to Joe Price (Mark Hamilton kick)Delaware 34–26
41:45VillanovaJohn Robertson 25 yard pass to Gary Underwood (Two-point try failed)Delaware 34–32
40:01VillanovaMark Hamilton 24 yard Field GoalVillanova 35–34

Postseason

Following the losing streak to close the season, the Blue Hens failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Conference standings

Team (change from preseason prediction)
1. Maine (−7)
2. Towson (even)
3. New Hampshire (even)
4. Villanova (+3)
5. Richmond (+1)
6. William & Mary (−3)
7. Delaware (+1)
8. Stony Brook (even)
9. James Madison (+4)
10. Rhode Island (−1)
11. Albany (+1)

Postseason awards

  • Nick Boyle
Second Team CAA All-Conference (Tight End)[14]
First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Tight End)[15]
  • Pat Callaway
Second Team CAA All-Conference (Linebacker)[14]
Third Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Linebacker)[15]
  • Eric Enderson
Second Team CAA All-Conference (Punter)[14]
First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Punter)[15]
  • Brandon Heath
Third Team CAA All-Conference (offensive line)[14]
Second Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (offensive line)[15]
  • Michael Johnson
Second Team CAA All-Conference (wide receiver)[14]
First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (wide receiver)[15]
  • Rob Jones
First Team CAA All-Conference (Punt Returner)[14]
First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Punt Returner)[15]
  • Bobby Kennedy
Second Team CAA All-Conference (offensive line)[14]
Third Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (offensive line)[15]
  • Zach Kerr
First Team CAA All-Conference (defensive line)[14]
Second Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (defensive line)[15]
Third Team Beyond Sports Network All-American (defensive line)
Second Team The Sports Network All-American (defensive line)[16]
2014 East-West Shrine Game invitee
  • Andrew Pierce
Second Team CAA All-Conference (running back)[14]
Third Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (running back)[15]

Ranking movements

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
— = Not ranked. RV = Received votes.
Week
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Sports NetworkRVRVRVRVRV24RVRVRV211521RVRV—
CoachesRVRVRVRVRV25RVRVRVRV2122RV——

References

  1. 1 2 "New Delaware Head Coach Dave Brock Announces 2013 Football Recruiting Class, Incoming Transfers" (Press release). University of Delaware. February 6, 2013. Archived from the original on July 15, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
  2. ↑ "University of Delaware Record-Setter Sean Baner Named to CFPA Preseason Placekicker Watch List" (Press release). University of Delaware. June 25, 2013. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "University of Delaware Football Standouts Pierce, Baner, Kerr Selected to The Sports Network Pre-Season All-American Squad" (Press release). University of Delaware. July 2, 2013. Archived from the original on July 10, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Delaware's Michael Johnson Selected to CFPA Kick Returners to Watch List" (Press release). University of Delaware. July 12, 2013. Archived from the original on July 23, 2013. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
  5. 1 2 3 "CAA Football Announces Preseason All-Conference Team, Predicted Order of Finish" (Press release). July 24, 2013. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
  6. 1 2 "Phil Steele's College Football Preview". Retrieved July 19, 2013.
  7. 1 2 3 "2013 CSJ FCS Preseason All-America Team Announced". Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Andrew Pierce Earns Spot on Walter Payton National Player of the Year Watch List" (Press release). University of Delaware. July 8, 2013. Archived from the original on July 10, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  9. ↑ "University of Delaware Sophomore Jeff Williams Selected to CFPA Preseason Linebacker Watch List" (Press release). University of Delaware. June 20, 2013. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  10. ↑ "Delaware Blue Hens Schedule 2013". ESPN. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  11. ↑ "2013 Football Schedule". Delaware Blue Hens. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  12. 1 2 "2013 Football Media Guide". Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  13. ↑ "Box Score (Final) – Jacksonville vs Delaware". University of Delaware. August 29, 2013. Archived from the original on August 30, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "CAA Football Announces 2013 All-Conference Nominees". Colonial Athletic Association. November 26, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "CAA FCS Football 2013 All-Conference Teams". College Sports Madness. November 25, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  16. ↑ "Delaware Defensive tackle Zach Kerr Honored on The Sports Network All-American Football Team" (Press release). University of Delaware. December 18, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
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