So much focus at national champion North Dakota State this offseason centered around the Bison replacing the winningest quarterback in FCS history that the many changes on defense flew under the radar.
Justis Henley picked off a Vito Priore pass in the end zone in the third overtime period to give Delaware a 44-36 victory over Rhode Island, spoiling the Rams' home opener and the Colonial Athletic Association opener on Saturday night.
Pat Kehoe ran for one touchdown and threw for two more as Delaware won its ninth straight over in-state rival Delaware State, 32-13 on Thursday night.
Delaware safety Nasir Adderley has the coverage skills and range to make plays on the ball. With the Chargers, Adderley fits as the post safety in Gus Bradley's defense. Cover 3 scheme where Adderley can overlap the seams and break downhill on the throw.
Safety Nasir Adderley, the top FCS prospect heading into the NFL draft, injured his hamstring while participating at Delaware's pro day.
CAA Football set an FCS playoff record by getting in six teams on the bracket, but North Dakota State's dynasty will be pursuing an even bigger mark in the 24-team field.
While Penn State hasn't played an FCS team since 2011, it will host regional FCS opponents Villanova and Delaware in the next decade. Delaware has never played Penn State, while Villanova last faced the Nittany Lions in 1951.
Legendary Delaware football coach Harold R. "Tubby" Raymond, the Hall of Famer who won 300 games and three national championships with the Blue Hens and was one of the innovators of the Wing-T offense, died Friday after a brief illness.
J.P. Caruso, a second string quarterback at Appalachian State, has transferred and will play his final two seasons at Delaware.
SOURCE: Rutgers has hired former Delaware assistant Henry Baker as cornerbacks coach. He replaces Aaron Henry, who left for NC State earlier this month.
Delaware is hiring Richmond's Danny Rocco as its next coach, a source tells ESPN. He will receive a five-year contract at Delaware. Rocco informed Richmond today of his departure. Rocco is 43-21 in five seasons at Richmond and 90-41 overall as a head coach. He replaces Dave Brock, fired in October. Rocco is a Pennsylvania native who has coached at Virginia, Maryland, Texas and Boston College, among other college spots, as well as with the New York Jets in 2000.
The University of Delaware has fired head football coach Dave Brock.
Participants in first minority coordinators professional development seminar, held at NFL combine and sponsored by Advocates for Athletic Equity (formerly BCA): Delaware CBs coach Henry Baker, Oklahoma DBs coach Kerry Cooks, North Texas OL coach Brad Davis, Hawaii offensive coordinator Kefense Hynson, Missouri RBs coach Brian Jones, SMU defensive coordinator Van Malone, Vanderbilt DBs Brett Maxie, Gardner-Webb OL coach Kenneth Ray, Southern Utah head coach Demario Warren and Findlay co-defensive coordinator Jake Zweig.
North Carolina is 3-1 for the first time in four years, but the season could be at a crossroads this coming week if there's a QB controversy.
UNC gave up a 72-yard TD run to Delaware's Thomas Jefferson in the opening minute of the game. The Heels responded with 13 unanswered points. Despite the lead, Larry Fedora pulled QB Marquise Williams in favor of Mitch Trubisky on UNC's fourth drive. Live on ESPN3
The 2-1 Tar Heels stay home again this week to face the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens. Can Elijah Hood improve on his 7.2 yards-per-carry average? Live on ESPN3
Delaware tight end Nick Boyle talks about his Senior Bowl experience and what he was hoping to prove.
Matt Barrie and Ivan Maisel talk about Bo Pelini's comments and apology. Plus, Chris Fowler on GameDay at College Station and North Dakota State.
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Towson | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Delaware | 1-0 | 2-1 |
| Elon | 1-0 | 2-1 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Albany | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| New Hampshire | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Maine | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Richmond | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Rhode Island | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | R. Gulley | Defensive Player of the Week |
