University of Delaware Athletics
Blue Hens Slip to No. 20/19 in Rankings
11/14/2022 4:34:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – Following its heartbreaking 21-13 loss to then-No. 12/13 Richmond on Saturday, the University of Delaware football team slipped to No. 19 in the AFCA Coaches Poll and No. 20 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25.
The Blue Hens dropped a hard-fought battle between the CAA's top two defenses as the Spiders scored nine points in the final few seconds. Nolan Henderson completed 23-of-37 passes for 196 yards. He and Marcus Yarns ran for a touchdown, while Quincy Watson led the rushing attack with 62 yards on 10 carries. Jourdan Townsend caught seven passes for 79 yards. Delaware rushed for 163 yards on the day and out-gained Richmond 359-352.
Nic Ware and Noah Plack finished with a team-high nine tackles apiece, while Ware had one of UD's two sacks and Plack recovered one of two fumbles on the day. The defense did not allow an offensive touchdown for the third time in six home games.
Up Next
The Blue Hens will close out the regular season on Saturday, November 19 when it makes the trip North for the annual Battle of the Blue contest against Villanova. Kickoff against the Wildcats is set for 1 p.m.
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