University of Delaware Athletics
Football Slots in at No. 21 in AFCA Coaches’ Preseason Poll
8/14/2023 4:59:00 PM | Football
No. 21 in the AFCA FCS Coaches' Top 25 Poll. It is UD's third preseason ranking of the offseason as the Blue Hens also are ranked No. 22 in the Stats Perform FCS Preseason Top 25 Poll and No. 25 in the Athlon Sports' FCS Preseason Top 25.
Delaware went 8-5 a year ago and advanced to the second round of the FCS playoffs. Leading rusher Kyron Cumby and top receiver Jourdan Townsend highlight a group of seven starters back offensively. The Blue Hens face the task of replacing nine starters on defense, but All-CAA defensive end Chase McGowan returns.
The Blue Hens open the 2023 season on Thursday, August 31 with a CAA road matchup at Stony Brook. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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Delaware went 8-5 a year ago and advanced to the second round of the FCS playoffs. Leading rusher Kyron Cumby and top receiver Jourdan Townsend highlight a group of seven starters back offensively. The Blue Hens face the task of replacing nine starters on defense, but All-CAA defensive end Chase McGowan returns.
The Blue Hens open the 2023 season on Thursday, August 31 with a CAA road matchup at Stony Brook. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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For the latest on Delaware football, follow the Blue Hens on Twitter, Instagram, and like on Facebook.
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