University of Delaware Athletics
Delaware Football Announces 2017 Schedule; Season Tickets on Sale Now
1/20/2017 8:39:00 AM | Football
• 2017 Schedule
• Purchase Season Tickets
The Blue Hens learned of their looming battles on Thursday as the complete 2017 schedule, an 11-game slate that features outstanding opponents and longstanding rivalries, was announced.
The eight-game Colonial Athletic Association ledger is highlighted by a matchup against defending NCAA national champion James Madison, which visits Delaware Stadium for the CAA opener on Sept. 30 at Delaware Stadium.
Blue Hen fans won't want to miss a minute of the high-powered action this fall and what better way to guarantee your special spot in Delaware Stadium than by purchasing season tickets for an exciting six-game slate that includes several of Delaware's biggest rivals.
Delaware will once again open the season against downstate foe Delaware State on Thursday, Aug. 31 at Delaware Stadium followed by a trip to Blacksburg, Va. on Sept. 9 to take on a Virginia Tech team that finished the 2016 season with a 10-4 record and No. 16 NCAA FBS national ranking. The Hens will then return home to close out the non-league schedule with a first-ever meeting vs. Ivy League foe Cornell on Sept. 16.
After a bye week on Sept. 23, Delaware will host James Madison on Sept. 30, travel to Stony Brook for the first time ever on Oct. 7, then return to Delaware Stadium for a two-game home stand with William & Mary on Oct. 14 and 2016 NCAA Tournament qualifier Richmond on Oct. 21. The Richmond game is an intriguing one as Rocco will meet up with the team he coached for the last five years and led to three NCAA playoff appearances.
Delaware will then close out the season Oct. 28 at Towson, Nov. 4 at Maine, Nov. 11 at home vs. Albany, and Nov. 18 at longtime foe and 2016 NCAA playoff qualifier Villanova.
Game times and special events such as Homecoming and Parents and Family Weekend will be announced at a later date.
Delaware Stadium is the place to be on Saturdays during the fall as energetic fans gather to cheer on the Blue Hens and create a festive atmosphere that has few equals nationally at the NCAA FCS level. And whether you come out to support the Blue Hens with your family or with friends, with a large group or small, there is a season ticket package just for you!
Affordable packages start at the low cost of $79 and new pricing in the 50-yard line sections of Delaware Stadium will feature a 29 percent savings over single game prices. In all other remaining sections, the per game price for season tickets will be at least 13 percent lower than they were during the 2016 season.
Season ticket members also enjoy additional benefits such as priority access to away game and post season tickets, access to exclusive season ticket member parking lots, discounts on single game parking lots, invitations to season ticket member exclusive events throughout the year, and a season ticket member benefit card with discounts to Delaware Athletics' partners in the area.
Discounts to University of Delaware faculty and staff have also been expanded for this season and those UD fans will have the opportunity to take advantage of a 20 percent discount on season tickets in Sections A through N as well as for the Family Five-Pack in the north end zone.
Fans are also reminded that required seat donations that were previously in effect have been removed this fall for all seats in Sections A through N.
Led by Rocco and his high-powered approach, the Blue Hens will certainly be exciting to watch in 2017 backed by one of the nation's most potent ground games and a defense that returns four All-CAA performers, including homegrown products in linebacker Troy Reeder - one of the top sophomore linebackers in the country a year ago - and defensive tackle Bilal Nichols. The group also includes two-time All-CAA linebacker Charles Bell and one of the league's top rising starts in cornerback Nasir Adderley.
Deposits for new 2017 football season tickets are available now online or by calling 302-831-4493. Renewals for the 2017 season will be available in early February.
2017 University of Delaware Football Schedule
Aug. 31 – Delaware State – Home
Sept. 9 – Virginia Tech – Away
Sept. 16 – Cornell – Home
Sept. 23 – Bye
Sept. 30 - *James Madison – Home
Oct. 7 - *Stony Brook – Away
Oct. 14 - *William & Mary – Home
Oct. 21 - *Richmond – Home
Oct. 28 - *Towson - Away
Nov. 4 - *Maine – Away
Nov. 11 - *Albany – Home
Nov. 18 - *Villanova – Away
*=Colonial Athletic Association Opponents
Times will be announced at a later date
FOR MEDIA INFORMATION: Contact Scott Selheimer | selheime@udel.edu | Office: 302-831-8007 | Cell: 302-562-5129
