- Matchup: Missouri State Bears vs Delaware Blue Hens
- Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Venue: Delaware Stadium, Newark, DE
- Broadcast: ESPNU
- Point Spread: Blue Hens favored by 3.5 points
- Over/Under: 52
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The Missouri State Bears (2-4) will face off against the Delaware Blue Hens (2-4) at Delaware Stadium on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Currently, the Bears are underdogs by 3.5 points according to bookmakers, with the total set at 52 points.
The Missouri State Bears enter this contest with a record of 2-4 this season. In their latest game, the Bears secured a victory against the Kennesaw State Owls, finishing with a score of 24-21. They executed 73 plays, amassing a total of 421 yards. On the ground, Missouri State attempted 33 runs, gaining 118 yards at an average of 3.6 yards per carry. Defensively, the Bears allowed 77 yards on 27 carries, averaging just 2.9 yards per rush. In terms of passing, Missouri State allowed 26 completions on 36 attempts for a total of 260 yards, yielding a completion rate of 72.2%.
This season, the Bears have totaled 2,142 yards. They have scored a total of 8 touchdowns through the air and 7 rushing touchdowns, while turning the ball over 6 times. With 112 first downs and 50 penalties for 394 yards, the team averages 132.3 rushing yards, ranking 108th in Division 1. Missouri State scores an average of 22.2 points per game.
Defensively, the Bears have surrendered 1,501 passing yards, ranking them 97th in Division 1. They allow an average of 250.2 yards through the air with a completion percentage of 66.6%. On average, they give up 426.7 yards per game, positioning them 126th in college football. The Bears have allowed 11 touchdown passes and 12 rushing touchdowns, with an average of 4.5 yards per carry and 176.5 rushing yards allowed per game. Over the course of the season, they have conceded a total of 1,059 rushing yards. Missouri State ranks 116th overall in points allowed, giving up 30.5 points per game.
The Delaware Blue Hens also hold a record of 2-4 this season. In their recent game, they faced the MTSU Blue Raiders but fell short, losing 33-30. The Blue Hens accrued 391 total yards on 67 plays, averaging 5.8 yards per play. On the ground, they achieved 70 yards on 30 attempts, averaging 2.3 yards per carry. Delaware’s defense conceded 105 rushing yards on 25 attempts (4.2 yards per rush), while their pass defense yielded a 66.7% completion rate, allowing 291 yards on 22 completions out of 33 attempts.
The Blue Hens average 365.0 yards per game, placing them 88th in college football. Their offense has accumulated 327 penalty yards across 36 infractions, ranking them 104th in the nation for giving up unnecessary yardage. Delaware averages 94.0 rushing yards, totaling 564 yards this season. They have thrown 7 interceptions and given up 1 fumble while securing 117 first downs. In terms of scoring, the Blue Hens average 22.8 points per game, which ranks them 103rd nationally. Thus far, they have recorded 1,626 passing yards, averaging 271.0 yards per game, which is 29th in Division 1.
Defensively, the Blue Hens allow 26.8 points per game, ranking them 98th in Division 1. They have permitted a total of 789 rushing yards (131.5 yards per game) and 9 rushing touchdowns this season. Through the air, they have given up 11 passing touchdowns and an average of 259.2 yards per game, ranking them 125th in the country. Their defense has been on the field for 415 plays, putting them in 54th place in Division 1. This year, they have recovered 6 fumbles and secured 2 interceptions, conceding a total of 161 points.
Who will emerge victorious in this Bears/Blue Hens matchup against the spread?
Expert Prediction: Choose the Blue Hens -3.5
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