Delaware fires coach Rocco after five seasons
Delaware fired football coach Danny Rocco on Monday after the Blue Hens went 5-6 this season.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
5-6, 9th in CAA
Rutgers 3-0 for first time since 2012, beats Delaware 45-13
— Three games into the season, Rutgers found its big-play offense.
SDST's trickery results in a 24-yard TD (0:26)
FCS semifinal preview: Key matchups, score projections and more
Delaware faces off against South Dakota State, while James Madison plays Sam Houston State with two FCS championship berths at stake.
FCS quarterfinal preview: Key matchups, score projections and more
Expect some big plays and tight games when the FCS quarterfinals kick off on Sunday.
FCS playoff preview: Best teams, top players and first-round score projections
The FCS college football playoffs are here! From South Dakota State to James Madison to the incredible Cinderella story of VMI, here's everything you need to catch up on the season.
FCS college football Week 9 preview
With the tournament field being selected on Sunday, this is the last week for FCS teams on the fringe to make a case. SDSU-NDSU reignite the rivalry, No. 1 James Madison hits the field again and more in this week's FCS preview.
FCS viewer's guide: Games and storylines to watch
North Dakota State looks to bounce back after a baffling blowout loss, Deion Sanders and Jackson State face the first test of the season, and newly anointed No. 1 James Madison has a chance to prove its ranking.
CAA's football season canceled by pandemic
CAA football became the latest domino to tumble in college football, announcing on Friday it will not have a conference schedule this fall because of concerns over the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Torre's journey to Appalachian State-Delaware had its own intrigue (0:59)
Smith, Hodge torch Delaware; Villanova wins, 55-33 in finale
Daniel Smith threw four of his five touchdown passes to Changa Hodge and ran for a sixth score as Villanova crushed Delaware 55-33 in the annual rivalry game Saturday afternoon.
Knight, Buchanan TDs lift Delaware over Stony Brook 17-10
Will Knight rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown, Johnny Buchanan returned an interception for a touchdown and Delaware defeated Stony Brook 17-10 on Saturday.
Undercuffler, Green lead Albany past Delaware 21-17
Jeff Undercuffler threw three touchdown passes -- two of them to Juwan Green -- and Albany held off Delaware 21-17 on Saturday.
Thaenrat with 3 TDs, Towson beats Delaware 31-24
Yeedee Thaenrat ran for three touchdowns, including one late in the fourth for the win, as Towson beat Delaware 31-24 on Saturday.
Dykes returns 2 kickoffs for TDs, Richmond tops Hens 35-25
Aaron Dykes ran back two kickoff returns for touchdowns -- the first time that has happened in Richmond history -- and the Spiders knocked off Delaware 35-25 on Saturday.
Second-half shutout, Roth FGs lift Delaware to 16-10 win
Jake Roth kicked two second-half field goals and Delaware held New Hampshire scoreless after the break for a 16-10 victory on Saturday in a Colonial Athletic Association clash between ranked teams in the FCS.
Elon uses big second half to stun Delaware 42-7
Elon scored three touchdowns in a 6:29 span of the third quarter, capped by Greg Liggs Jr.'s 42-yard interception-return score, and Elon stunned Delaware 42-7 on Saturday.
Pitt survives scare from Delaware, 17-14
Backup Nick Patti capped a fourth-quarter drive with a touchdown pass to help Pittsburgh survive a scare from Delaware, 17-14, on Saturday.
Pittsburgh takes lead with 12-yard TD (0:32)
Delaware rallies to defeat Pennsylvania 28-27
Nolan Henderson threw three touchdown passes and Delaware scored 21 consecutive points in the second half to rally past Pennsylvania 28-27 on Saturday.
No. 1 NDSU smothers Delaware for 24th straight win
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.
Henley pick in 3rd OT lifts Delaware past Rhode Island 44-36
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's 3 TDs lead Delaware past Delaware State, 31-13
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.
Matt Bowen ESPN Staff Writer
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.
Top FCS prospect Adderley injured at pro day
Safety Nasir Adderley, the top FCS prospect heading into the NFL draft, injured his hamstring while participating at Delaware's pro day.
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2021 CAA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova | 7-1 | 10-2 |
| James Madison | 7-1 | 11-1 |
| Elon | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| Stony Brook | 4-4 | 5-6 |
| Maine | 4-4 | 6-5 |
| Rhode Island | 4-4 | 7-4 |
| Richmond | 4-4 | 6-5 |
| William & Mary | 4-4 | 6-5 |
| Delaware | 3-5 | 5-6 |
| Towson | 3-5 | 4-7 |
| New Hampshire | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Albany | 1-7 | 2-9 |
2021 Team Leaders
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | R. Gulley | Defensive Player of the Week |