University of Delaware Athletics
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Blue Hens Move Up a Spot in Both National Polls
3/23/2021 11:00:00 AM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – Following an unexpected open week, the University of Delaware football team has moved up one spot in both major FCS Top-25 Polls, checking in at No. 11 in the Stats Perform FCS Top-25 and No. 9 in the AFCA Coaches' Poll.Â
The Blue Hens have outscored their first two opponents, 68-3, and rank first in the FCS in scoring defense, surrendering just 1.5 points per game, and fifth nationally in total defense, allowing just 192.0 yards per game.Â
Redshirt senior Dejoun Lee opened the season in style, taking back the season-opening kickoff for a touchdown to earn CAA Special Teams Player of the Week after the opening weekend. Senior Andrew Pawlowski followed that up with a nine-tackle performance in week two's victory over Stony Brook to take home CAA Defensive Player of the Week honors.Â
Delaware was named the Stats Perform Team of the Week, following week one's shutout of Maine.Â
The Blue Hens face their first road test of the season at a familiar site, traveling to No. 18/21 Rhode Island for a noon kickoff Saturday, where the teams played a triple-overtime thriller in 2019.Â
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For the latest on the Delaware football program, follow the Blue Hens on Twitter @DelawareFB and Instagram @DelawareFootball, and like "Delaware Football" on Facebook.
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The Blue Hens have outscored their first two opponents, 68-3, and rank first in the FCS in scoring defense, surrendering just 1.5 points per game, and fifth nationally in total defense, allowing just 192.0 yards per game.Â
Redshirt senior Dejoun Lee opened the season in style, taking back the season-opening kickoff for a touchdown to earn CAA Special Teams Player of the Week after the opening weekend. Senior Andrew Pawlowski followed that up with a nine-tackle performance in week two's victory over Stony Brook to take home CAA Defensive Player of the Week honors.Â
Delaware was named the Stats Perform Team of the Week, following week one's shutout of Maine.Â
The Blue Hens face their first road test of the season at a familiar site, traveling to No. 18/21 Rhode Island for a noon kickoff Saturday, where the teams played a triple-overtime thriller in 2019.Â
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For the latest on the Delaware football program, follow the Blue Hens on Twitter @DelawareFB and Instagram @DelawareFootball, and like "Delaware Football" on Facebook.
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