University of Delaware Athletics
Delaware Checks in at No. 23 in Stats Perform FCS Poll
11/21/2022 1:26:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware football team ended the regular season ranked No. 23 in the Stats Perform FCS Poll, earning a spot in the top 25 for the entire season. The Blue Hens are also receiving votes in the AFCA Coaches Poll.
Delaware closed out the regular season with a tough 29-26 loss at Villanova on Saturday. Nolan Henderson set career highs in both completions and pass attempts, going 37-of-59 through the air for 347 yards and three touchdowns. Thyrick Pitts caught seven passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns while Brett Buckman had a career-high eight catches for 69 yards. Jourdan Townsend also has seven catches for 71 yards and a score.
Kedrick Whitehead led the defense with 11 tackles, while Noah Plack added eight. The defense allowed just 250 total yards of offense and held its 10th opponent of the season under 200 yards passing.
Up Next
The Blue Hens earned an at-large bid into the 2022 FCS Playoffs and will host Saint Francis (Pa.) in a first-round matchup on Saturday, November 26. Kickoff at Delaware Stadium is set for 2 p.m. and the game will be aired on ESPN+. Tickets will become available to the general public at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 21.
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