University of Delaware Athletics
Blue Hens Move Up in National Rankings
11/7/2022 4:29:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – Following its convincing 49-17 victory over Monmouth on Saturday afternoon, the University of Delaware football team rose one spot in both national polls. The Blue Hens moved up to No. 15 in the AFCA Coaches Poll and No. 17 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25.
Delaware moved to 7-2 on the season and 4-2 in the CAA by scoring the most points in a game since the 2016 season opener. The Blue Hens scored 42 points in the first half, the most in an opening half since 2013. Nolan Henderson finished 22-of-28 passing for 323 yards and five touchdowns while also rushing for a score. He was named the CAA Offensive Player of the Week on Monday for his performance.
Johnny Buchanan led the Delaware defense with 10 tackles for his sixth double-digit performance of the season. He also added 0.5 sacks, 1.0 TFL and a fumble recovery. Chase McGowan had 1.5 of UD's six sacks on the afternoon and tied a career high with five tackles and 2.5 TFL. The Blue Hens held Monmouth, which came in averaging a CAA-leading 39.8 ppg, to its lowest point total on the season and limited the Hawks to 150 yards below their season average and just 90 passing yards.
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The Blue Hens will remain at home for their final home game of the regular season when they host Richmond on Saturday, November 12. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. Single-game tickets and individual game parking are currently on sale.
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