University of Delaware Athletics
Blue Hens Remain in Top 15 of National Polls
10/10/2022 3:32:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – Following its first defeat of the season, the University of Delaware football team slipped out of the top 10 in the national polls but remain at No. 12 in the AFCA Coaches Poll and No. 13 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25. The CAA led all conferences with six teams ranked in both polls.
The Blue Hens are coming off a hard-fought 27-21 setback at then-No. 16/17 William & Mary on Saturday. Delaware nearly erased a 17-point second-half deficit, but the rally fell just short. Nolan Henderson finished 21-of-35 passing for 203 yards, his fifth-straight game eclipsing 200 passing yards, and two touchdowns. Jourdan Townsend caught eight passes for 91 yards and a score, while Kyron Cumby led the ground game with 53 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Johnny Buchanan finished with a game-high 19 tackles and also added a TFL. Noah Plack was also in double figures for the second time this season with 10 tackles.
Up Next
Delaware will have its bye week next Saturday and will return to action on Saturday, October 22 when the Blue Hens step out of conference play to host Morgan State. Kickoff on Homecoming Weekend is set for 3 p.m. at Delaware Stadium.
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