University of Delaware Athletics
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Football Climbs to No. 5/6 Nationally
10/23/2023 5:09:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware football has reached its highest ranking in more than two years, climbing to No. 5 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and No. 6 in the AFCA Coaches. The Blue Hens previously reached as high as No. 5 in the Stats Perform poll ahead of the 2021 season opener.
The Blue & Gold moved to 6-1 on the season and 4-0 in CAA play with a decisive 47-3 victory at Hampton on Saturday. The win extended UD's winning streak to five games as the Blue Hens finished with 522 total yards of offense with 295 passing yards and 227 yards on the ground. Zach Marker made his first-career start and finished 17-of-28 passing for 239 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing eight times for 37 yards and a score. Jourdan Townsend finished with 185 all-purpose yards, returning a punt 82 yards for a touchdown while also leading the receiving corps with three catches for 88 yards.
Dillon Trainer led the Delaware defense with eight tackles. The Blue Hens allowed just 216 yards and held Hampton to 73 yards through the air, their second-straight opponent to be held under 100 passing yards. UD has now not allowed a touchdown in 10-consecutive quarters.
UP NEXT
The Blue Hens will remain on the road next week as they make the short trip to Towson for a CAA matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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The Blue & Gold moved to 6-1 on the season and 4-0 in CAA play with a decisive 47-3 victory at Hampton on Saturday. The win extended UD's winning streak to five games as the Blue Hens finished with 522 total yards of offense with 295 passing yards and 227 yards on the ground. Zach Marker made his first-career start and finished 17-of-28 passing for 239 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing eight times for 37 yards and a score. Jourdan Townsend finished with 185 all-purpose yards, returning a punt 82 yards for a touchdown while also leading the receiving corps with three catches for 88 yards.
Dillon Trainer led the Delaware defense with eight tackles. The Blue Hens allowed just 216 yards and held Hampton to 73 yards through the air, their second-straight opponent to be held under 100 passing yards. UD has now not allowed a touchdown in 10-consecutive quarters.
UP NEXT
The Blue Hens will remain on the road next week as they make the short trip to Towson for a CAA matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
HOW TO FOLLOW: Watch | Listen | Live Stats
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Delaware football, follow the Blue Hens on Twitter, Instagram, and like on Facebook.
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