University of Delaware Athletics
Delaware Keeps Climbing in FCS National Polls
9/26/2022 3:25:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – For the fourth-consecutive week to open the season, the University of Delaware football team has risen in the national rankings. Following UD's dominant 35-3 win over Hampton on Saturday, the Blue Hens now sit at No. 6 in both the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and the AFCA Coaches Poll.
Delaware moved to 4-0 after its complete effort victory over the Pirates. Nolan Henderson set career highs for the second-consecutive game, completing 30 passes for five touchdowns. He finished with 296 passing yards and connected with 12 different receivers, marking the third-straight game that Henderson has completed passes to 10 or more receivers.
Thyrick Pitts led the receiving corps with seven catches for 61 yards and three touchdowns, becoming the first Blue Hen since 2013 to catch three touchdown passes in a single game. His first scoring grab put Pitts over the 2,000-yard mark for his career, making him the ninth player in program history to surpass the milestone
The UD defense held its third opponent in four games under 10 points and allowed Hampton to record just eight first downs in the game while going 0-for-12 on third down conversions.
Up Next
The Blue Hens will remain home on Saturday, October 1 when the team welcomes longtime CAA rival Towson to Delaware Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. The game is part of Delaware's Parents and Family Weekend and is officially sold out.
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