- Matchup: Liberty Flames vs Delaware Blue Hens
- Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
- Venue: Delaware Stadium, Newark, DE
- Broadcast: CBSSN
- Point Spread: Blue Hens (+6.5)
- Total Points: 49.5
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The Liberty Flames (3-1) are set to face the Delaware Blue Hens (2-2) at Delaware Stadium on Friday, October 2, 2026. The Blue Hens open as underdogs by 6.5 points, with the total set at 49.5.
Currently sporting a 3-1 record, the Liberty Flames most recently triumphed over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, finishing at 34-17. During this match, Liberty executed 63 plays and accumulated 485 total yards. The team focused on the ground game, carrying the ball 45 times for 263 yards, averaging 5.8 yards per carry. Defensively, the Flames allowed 79 rushing yards on 31 attempts (2.5 yards per rush) and gave up 213 passing yards on 35 attempts, resulting in a completion rate of 48.6%.
In terms of scoring, the Liberty Flames average 30.5 points per game. They are ranked 39th in Division 1 with an average of 189.8 rushing yards. Overall, the Flames have gained a total of 1,645 yards this season, with 10 touchdown passes and 5 rushing touchdowns. They’ve earned 84 first downs while facing 35 penalties for a loss of 293 yards, and they have turned the ball over 5 times.
Defensively, the Flames have allowed 610 passing yards this season, ranking 18th in D-1. They have given up an average of 152.5 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 49.3%. Overall, they concede 284.0 yards per game, placing them 32nd nationally, allowing 3 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns. Opponents average 4.0 yards per rush and total 131.5 rushing yards per game against the Flames. For the season, Liberty’s defense has allowed 526 rushing yards over 4 games, ranking 38th in D-1 with an average of 18.8 points allowed per game.
The Delaware Blue Hens enter the game with a 2-2 record. Their latest outing ended in a 42-3 defeat to the Virginia Cavaliers. In that match, Delaware’s defense faced 41 rushing attempts, yielding 119 yards at an average of 2.9 yards per carry. The passing defense struggled, allowing a completion percentage of 75.0%, giving up 437 yards on 33 of 44 attempts. The Blue Hens managed a total of 160 yards on offense, running 57 plays at an average of 2.8 yards each. They only managed 3.0 yards per rush, finishing with 89 rushing yards on 30 attempts.
On the offensive side, the Blue Hens rank 102nd in Division 1, averaging 23.3 points per game. They accumulate 360.0 yards per contest, placing them at 99th in college football. This season, they have incurred 176 yards in penalties across 18 infractions, positioning them 125th nationally for penalties. They have thrown 5 interceptions, haven’t lost any fumbles, and achieved 79 first downs so far. The Hens have passed for 1,048 yards, averaging 262.0 yards per game, which ranks them 43rd in D-1, while their rushing attack averages 98.0 yards per game, totaling 392 rushing yards this year.
Defensively, Delaware has allowed 402 rushing yards (100.5 yards per game) and 5 rushing touchdowns. In the air, they have given up 8 touchdowns along with 276.8 yards passing per game, placing them 130th in the nation. In total, they’ve conceded 98 points this season, with their defense forcing 5 fumbles and 1 interception. The Blue Hens have been on defense for 285 plays, ranking 117th nationally, and allowing 24.5 points per game, which is 83rd in D-1.
Who will emerge victorious in this Flames versus Blue Hens college football showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Blue Hens +6.5
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