University of Delaware Athletics
Blue Hens Remain in Top 20 of National Polls
10/31/2022 3:55:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – Heading into this weekend's home game against Monmouth, the University of Delaware football team remained in the Top 20 of both national polls. The Blue Hens slipped to No. 16 in the AFCA Coaches Poll and No. 18 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25.
Delaware suffered a tough 27-7 setback at Elon on Saturday to fall to 6-2 overall and 3-2 in the CAA. Nolan Henderson finished 25-of-40 passing for 202 yards and a touchdown pass to Braden Brose. Jourdan Townsend led the receiving corps with seven catches for 71 yards, while Chandler Harvin added five grabs for 50 yards.
Johnny Buchanan led the Delaware defense with 16 tackles for his fifth double-digit performance of the season. Kedrick Whitehead and Justis Henley each had two pass breakups.
Up Next
Delaware will return to Delaware Stadium for the final two home games of the regular season. The Blue Hens will host Monmouth on November 5, before Richmond visits Newark on November 12. Single-game tickets and individual game parking for both of Delaware's remaining home games are currently on sale.
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