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Football Lands 11 on All-CUSA Teams in Inaugural FBS Season
12/4/2025 12:00:00 PM | Football
DALLAS – University of Delaware football had 11 student-athletes named All-CUSA in its first season competing in the league, the league office announced Thursday. This is the second-consecutive year that the Fightin' Blue Hens have had double-digits earn all-conference nods.
Three Blue Hens earned a spot on the first team, four made an appearance on the second team, three more picked up honorable mentions, and two were named to the freshman team.
OL, Fintan Brose, First Team
Brose played and started in all 12 games in his graduate season (10 at LG, 2 at C). He allowed only two sacks all season, including none in the final eight games, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). Brose was named CUSA Offensive Lineman of the Week after the Hens' victory over Delaware State where he made his first-career start at center. In Delaware's win over UTEP, Brose played in his 55th-career game, tying him for third all-time with his brother Braden and Kedrick Whitehead. This is Brose's third-career all-conference selection on the offensive line after starting his collegiate career on defense.
WR, Kyre Duplessis, First Team
Duplessis joined the Blue Hens prior to the 2025 season as a transfer from Coastal Carolina and made an impact in the receiving corps immediately. He finished fifth in CUSA in receptions (55) and receiving yards (755), sixth in receiving yards per game (62.9), and 10th in receiving TDs (5). Duplessis had two games with 100+ receiving yards and four games with 100+ all-purpose yards. He also got some reps on special teams at punt returner, being named the CUSA Special Teams Player of the Week after a 68-yard punt return touchdown against FIU. He tallied his first-career 100-yard and 150-yard receiving outing, reeling in nine catches for 161 yards in the Hens' first FBS victory over an FBS team with a 44-41 OT victory over UConn.
DB, KT Seay, First Team
Seay played and started all 12 games as a junior after earning an all-conference laurel in 2024 at safety. He followed up a stellar 2024 season by tying for the sixth-most INTs in CUSA (3) and finishing with the 11th-most tackles (84). Seay finished with the most solo tackles on the squad with 56. His season was highlighted by a career-high 13 tackles against UConn and a career-high 3.5 TFLs at Jacksonville State, a mark that tied for the second most by a CUSA player this year.
OL, Steven Demboski, Second Team
Demboski played and started in 10 games at center in his senior season. According to PFF, he did not allow a sack all season in his first year as the full-time starter. He was named the CUSA Offensive Lineman of the Week after UConn after making his season debut in the 44-41 OT win after missing the first two games due to injury. Under his leadership, the Delaware rushing attack had its best game on the ground, accounting for five rushing touchdowns and 247 rushing yards for an average of 5.5 yards per attempt in the team's first FBS home win.
QB, Nick Minicucci, Second Team
Minicucci became the starter after Zach Marker went down with a season-ending injury on the first drive of the year and spearheaded a Blue Hen offense that finished bowl-eligible in its first FBS season. In 2025, Minicucci led CUSA in passing yards (3,507), completions (303), attempts (482), passing yards/game (292.3), total offense (3,738), total offense per game (311.5), and points responsible for (194). He connected with 10+ receivers in seven games, eight or more in 10 of 12 games, and seven in all 12. On the ground, the signal caller tied for fourth in the conference with 10 rushing touchdowns. Minicucci is the second QB in program history with 20 passing TDs and 10 rushing TDs (first since 1969). He ranks among the nation's best in pass yards per game and passing yards, finishing the regular season fourth in both categories and sixth nationally in total yards per game and total yards.
KR, Mysonne Pollard, Second Team
Pollard slotted into the starting kick returner spot prior to the 2025 campaign, setting multiple marks that ranked among the best nationally and within Conference USA. Pollard ranks eighth nationally in kick return average (27.3) and third in CUSA. He played and started all 12 games on defense, making 64 tackles, reeling in a team-high four interceptions, and forcing two fumbles.
K, Nate Reed, Second Team
Reed closed out his Delaware career with an illustrious graduate season, making him one of the most accomplished kickers in program history. He set the career touchback record, finishing his career with 96 touchbacks. He went 3-for-3 on onside kicks this season, helping Delaware become just the fourth team in the last 10 seasons to do so, and the only one to have a 100-percent success rate. He tied a program record of four field goals in two games this season. Reed finished the season against UTEP with a program record for kicking points with 19 after four field goals and seven extra points. He knocked in a career-long 51-yard game-winning field goal after converting a successful onside kick against LA Tech, earning the Lou Groza Award Star of the Week and CUSA Special Teams Player of the Week. This is the second year-in-a-row that Reed has earned all-conference kicker honors.
LB, Gavin Moul, Honorable Mention
Moul earned all-conference honors for the second-straight season after playing and starting in all 12 games at linebacker for the Blue Hens in 2025. He recorded 103 tackles, becoming the 37th player in program history to record at least 100 tackles in a season for the Blue & Gold.
Moul ranked T-32nd nationally in total tackles and T-35th in tackles per game (8.6). The 103 tackles rank third in Conference USA. He also had six games with over 10+ tackles. In addition to his open-field prowess that stopped the opposing attack, he also recorded 6.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, a fumble recovery, a touchdown and two PBUs. The recovered fumble was returned for his first-career touchdown in the win over UTEP.
OL, Anwar O'neal, Honorable Mention
The Delaware native played and started in 11 games at LT. He allowed only six sacks this season, according to PFF. O'neal picked up his second all-conference honor in his second year starting on the Blue Hens' offensive line.
WR, Sean Wilson,Honorable Mention/All-Freshman Team
After a true freshman season where he appeared in one game, catching two passes for two touchdowns, Wilson burst onto the scene as a starter in his first full season in Newark. He led the team with 60 catches for 796 receiving yards, which rank fourth and third in CUSA, respectively. His 66.3 receiving yards per game rank 59th nationally, lead the Blue Hens, and are fourth in the conference. Across conference action, Wilson had a stretch of three-consecutive games with 100+ receiving yards, becoming the first Blue Hen to do so since Aaron Love had four-straight 100-yard games in 2006. He set career bests with 162 yards and nine catches at Sam Houston.
DB, Jamarion Kolagbodi, All-Freshman Team
Kolagbodi, a cornerback from Fort Wayne, Ind., appeared in all twelve games as a true freshman for the Blue Hens in 2025, making three starts. He broke up six passes on the year and recorded an interception in Delaware's final game of the season against UTEP.
UP NEXT
Delaware finished its first regular season competing in Conference USA at the FBS level at 6-6, clinching a spot in a bowl game that will be announced on Sunday, December 7.
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Three Blue Hens earned a spot on the first team, four made an appearance on the second team, three more picked up honorable mentions, and two were named to the freshman team.
OL, Fintan Brose, First Team
Brose played and started in all 12 games in his graduate season (10 at LG, 2 at C). He allowed only two sacks all season, including none in the final eight games, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). Brose was named CUSA Offensive Lineman of the Week after the Hens' victory over Delaware State where he made his first-career start at center. In Delaware's win over UTEP, Brose played in his 55th-career game, tying him for third all-time with his brother Braden and Kedrick Whitehead. This is Brose's third-career all-conference selection on the offensive line after starting his collegiate career on defense.
WR, Kyre Duplessis, First Team
Duplessis joined the Blue Hens prior to the 2025 season as a transfer from Coastal Carolina and made an impact in the receiving corps immediately. He finished fifth in CUSA in receptions (55) and receiving yards (755), sixth in receiving yards per game (62.9), and 10th in receiving TDs (5). Duplessis had two games with 100+ receiving yards and four games with 100+ all-purpose yards. He also got some reps on special teams at punt returner, being named the CUSA Special Teams Player of the Week after a 68-yard punt return touchdown against FIU. He tallied his first-career 100-yard and 150-yard receiving outing, reeling in nine catches for 161 yards in the Hens' first FBS victory over an FBS team with a 44-41 OT victory over UConn.
DB, KT Seay, First Team
Seay played and started all 12 games as a junior after earning an all-conference laurel in 2024 at safety. He followed up a stellar 2024 season by tying for the sixth-most INTs in CUSA (3) and finishing with the 11th-most tackles (84). Seay finished with the most solo tackles on the squad with 56. His season was highlighted by a career-high 13 tackles against UConn and a career-high 3.5 TFLs at Jacksonville State, a mark that tied for the second most by a CUSA player this year.
OL, Steven Demboski, Second Team
Demboski played and started in 10 games at center in his senior season. According to PFF, he did not allow a sack all season in his first year as the full-time starter. He was named the CUSA Offensive Lineman of the Week after UConn after making his season debut in the 44-41 OT win after missing the first two games due to injury. Under his leadership, the Delaware rushing attack had its best game on the ground, accounting for five rushing touchdowns and 247 rushing yards for an average of 5.5 yards per attempt in the team's first FBS home win.
QB, Nick Minicucci, Second Team
Minicucci became the starter after Zach Marker went down with a season-ending injury on the first drive of the year and spearheaded a Blue Hen offense that finished bowl-eligible in its first FBS season. In 2025, Minicucci led CUSA in passing yards (3,507), completions (303), attempts (482), passing yards/game (292.3), total offense (3,738), total offense per game (311.5), and points responsible for (194). He connected with 10+ receivers in seven games, eight or more in 10 of 12 games, and seven in all 12. On the ground, the signal caller tied for fourth in the conference with 10 rushing touchdowns. Minicucci is the second QB in program history with 20 passing TDs and 10 rushing TDs (first since 1969). He ranks among the nation's best in pass yards per game and passing yards, finishing the regular season fourth in both categories and sixth nationally in total yards per game and total yards.
KR, Mysonne Pollard, Second Team
Pollard slotted into the starting kick returner spot prior to the 2025 campaign, setting multiple marks that ranked among the best nationally and within Conference USA. Pollard ranks eighth nationally in kick return average (27.3) and third in CUSA. He played and started all 12 games on defense, making 64 tackles, reeling in a team-high four interceptions, and forcing two fumbles.
K, Nate Reed, Second Team
Reed closed out his Delaware career with an illustrious graduate season, making him one of the most accomplished kickers in program history. He set the career touchback record, finishing his career with 96 touchbacks. He went 3-for-3 on onside kicks this season, helping Delaware become just the fourth team in the last 10 seasons to do so, and the only one to have a 100-percent success rate. He tied a program record of four field goals in two games this season. Reed finished the season against UTEP with a program record for kicking points with 19 after four field goals and seven extra points. He knocked in a career-long 51-yard game-winning field goal after converting a successful onside kick against LA Tech, earning the Lou Groza Award Star of the Week and CUSA Special Teams Player of the Week. This is the second year-in-a-row that Reed has earned all-conference kicker honors.
LB, Gavin Moul, Honorable Mention
Moul earned all-conference honors for the second-straight season after playing and starting in all 12 games at linebacker for the Blue Hens in 2025. He recorded 103 tackles, becoming the 37th player in program history to record at least 100 tackles in a season for the Blue & Gold.
Moul ranked T-32nd nationally in total tackles and T-35th in tackles per game (8.6). The 103 tackles rank third in Conference USA. He also had six games with over 10+ tackles. In addition to his open-field prowess that stopped the opposing attack, he also recorded 6.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, a fumble recovery, a touchdown and two PBUs. The recovered fumble was returned for his first-career touchdown in the win over UTEP.
OL, Anwar O'neal, Honorable Mention
The Delaware native played and started in 11 games at LT. He allowed only six sacks this season, according to PFF. O'neal picked up his second all-conference honor in his second year starting on the Blue Hens' offensive line.
WR, Sean Wilson,Honorable Mention/All-Freshman Team
After a true freshman season where he appeared in one game, catching two passes for two touchdowns, Wilson burst onto the scene as a starter in his first full season in Newark. He led the team with 60 catches for 796 receiving yards, which rank fourth and third in CUSA, respectively. His 66.3 receiving yards per game rank 59th nationally, lead the Blue Hens, and are fourth in the conference. Across conference action, Wilson had a stretch of three-consecutive games with 100+ receiving yards, becoming the first Blue Hen to do so since Aaron Love had four-straight 100-yard games in 2006. He set career bests with 162 yards and nine catches at Sam Houston.
DB, Jamarion Kolagbodi, All-Freshman Team
Kolagbodi, a cornerback from Fort Wayne, Ind., appeared in all twelve games as a true freshman for the Blue Hens in 2025, making three starts. He broke up six passes on the year and recorded an interception in Delaware's final game of the season against UTEP.
UP NEXT
Delaware finished its first regular season competing in Conference USA at the FBS level at 6-6, clinching a spot in a bowl game that will be announced on Sunday, December 7.
TICKET INFORMATION
Get your 2026 Delaware Football season tickets now by visiting Bluehens.com, and make your bowl game deposits here.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Delaware football, follow the Blue Hens on X, Instagram, and like on Facebook.
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