University of Delaware Athletics
Football Ranked No. 10/11 in Final National Rankings
1/8/2024 11:38:00 AM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – With the conclusion of the FCS season on Sunday, the University of Delaware football team found itself ranked among the nation's best in the final national rankings. The Blue Hens finished the season sitting at No. 10 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll and No. 11 in the AFCA Coaches Poll.
The Blue Hens wrapped up the 2023 season with a 9-4 overall record and a 6-2 mark in CAA play, advancing to the second round of the FCS Championship for the second-straight season. The nine wins were the most since the 2010 season and it is the first time UD has had consecutive eight-win campaigns since 2003-04. Delaware's offense scored at least 40 points in five games this year and surpassed 500 total yards on four occasions.
Ryan O'Connor had a strong first campaign as Delaware's starting quarterback, passing for 2,104 yards and 19 touchdowns in 10 games. Marcus Yarns earned All-CAA Second Team and FCS Football Central All-America honors. He led the Blue & Gold with 939 rushing yards and 1,250 total all-purpose yards, while ranking second in the nation with 18 total touchdowns. Jackson Taylor was an All-CAA First Team selection and a Phil Steele All-American after leading Delaware's defense with 116 tackles and ranking second with 13.0 TFLs and third with 3.5 sacks.
Delaware will officially join Conference USA on July 1, 2025 as a full-league member. As they begin the two-year transition process, the Blue Hens will play an FCS schedule in 2024 that will be announced in the coming days. Deposits for 2024 season ticket packages are available now.
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