2015 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team

American college football season

2015 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football
ConferenceColonial Athletic Association
Record4–7 (3–5 CAA)
Head coach
  • Dave Brock (3rd season)
Offensive coordinatorSean Devine (3rd season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Co-defensive coordinatorDennis Dottin-Carter (2nd season)
Co-defensive coordinatorTim Weaver (3rd season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumDelaware Stadium
Seasons
← 2014
2016 →
2015 Colonial Athletic Association football standings
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Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 4 Richmond +^   6 2     10 4  
No. 11 James Madison +^   6 2     9 3  
No. 12 William & Mary +^   6 2     9 4  
Towson   5 3     7 4  
New Hampshire ^   5 3     7 5  
Villanova   5 3     6 5  
Stony Brook   3 5     5 5  
Delaware   3 5     4 7  
Elon   3 5     4 7  
Maine   3 5     3 8  
Albany   2 6     3 8  
Rhode Island   1 7     1 10  
  • + – Conference co-champions
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2015 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) during the 2015 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by third-year head coach Dave Brock, the Fightin' Blue Hens compiled an overall record of 4–7 with a mark of 3–5 in conference play, placing in a four-way tie for seventh in the CAA. The team played home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 47:00 pmJacksonville*HAAL 14–2017,472
September 126:00 pmLafayette*
  • Delaware Stadium
  • Newark, DE
ESPN3/HNNW 19–912,809
September 1912:00 pmat No. 6 VillanovaCSNL 21–2811,779
September 2612:30 pmat North Carolina*ACCRSNL 14–4139,000
October 37:30 pmNo. 25 William & Mary
  • Delaware Stadium
  • Newark, DE (rivalry)
NBCSNW 24–2312,437
October 1012:00 pmat Rhode IslandL 0–204,015
October 243:30 pmNew Hampshire
  • Delaware Stadium
  • Newark, DE (Parents & Family Weekend)
HAAW 31–1419,924
October 312:00 pmat TowsonL 0–195,234
November 712:00 pmAlbanydagger
  • Delaware Stadium
  • Newark, DE
HAAL 6–1715,318
November 143:30 pmNo. 14 James Madison
  • Delaware Stadium
  • Newark, DE (rivalry)
CSNL 21–2416,994
November 2112:00 pmat ElonW 14–106,823
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

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Coaching staff

Name Position Year Alma mater
Dave Brock Head coach 2013 Salisbury (1994)
Sean Devine Offensive coordinator/offensive line 2013 Colby (1994)
Tim Weaver Co-defensive coordinator/linebackers 2013 Davidson (1990)
Dennis Dottin-Carter Co-defensive coordinator/defensive line 2013 Maine (2002)
Brian Ginn Quarterbacks 2000 Delaware (2000)
Bryan Bossard Wide receivers 2014 Delaware (1988)
Tony Lucas Running backs 2013 Columbia (2003)
Eddie Allen Special teams coordinator/tight ends 2014 New Haven (2003)
Henry Baker Cornerbacks 2011 Maryland (2003)
Tom McEntire Safeties 2013 Thiel (2006)
Jerry Oravitz Associate Director of Athletics for Football Administration 1997 Salisbury (1984)
David Baylor Player Development 2006 Bentley (1997)
Jude Moser Administrative Assistant

Preseason

Recruiting class

Delaware announced signing a class of 22 incoming freshmen on February 4, 2015.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40 Commit date
Nasir Adderley
DB
Malvern, PA Great Valley HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jan 18, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Tenny Adewusi
DB
Avenel, NJ Colonia HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 4.84 Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Lloyd Badson
DL
Bear, DE Caravel Academy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 250 lb (110 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Samir Bullock
RB
Philadelphia, PA Archbishop Ryan HS 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 4.45 Jan 17, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247Sports:2/5 stars
Arrington Gipson
DT
Aliquippa, PA Aliquippa HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 295 lb (134 kg) Jan 30, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
K.C. Hinton
DB
Henrico, VA Highland Springs HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Jamie Jarmon
QB
Millsboro, DE Indian River HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Aug 21, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Que'Shawn Jenkins
LB
Steelton, PA Bishop McDevitt HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Ray Jones
DB
Newark, DE Hodgson Vo-Tech 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 4.73 Oct 21, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
M.J. Kehoe
OL
Madison, CT Cheshire Academy 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Aug 15, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Patrick Kehoe
QB
Madison, CT Cheshire Academy 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Aug 15, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Cam Kitchen
DL
Lawrenceville, NJ Lawrence HS/Hun School of Princeton 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 240 lb (110 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Christian Lohin
DL
North Wales, PA Archbishop Wood HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Aug 14, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Austin Luckey
LB
Fitchburg, MA Lawrence Academy 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 218 lb (99 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Connor Lutz
OL
Milford, PA Delaware Valley HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Oct 30, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247Sports:2/5 stars
Vinny Papale
WR
Cherry Hill, NJ Bishop Eustace Prep 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Dec 12, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
Diasjon Robinson
DL
Jersey City, NJ Lincoln HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 285 lb (129 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247Sports:2/5 stars
Steve Robinson
OL
Philadelphia, PA St. Joseph's Prep 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Jasawn Thompson
LB
Deer Park, NY Deer Park HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Owen Tyler
TE
West Hartford, CT Northwest Catholic HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 240 lb (110 kg) 4.8 Jan 29, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Collin Wallish
OL
Silver Spring, MD St. John's College HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 265 lb (120 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Justin Washington
WR
Winchester, VA John Handley HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Delaware Commit List for 2015". Rivals.com.
  • "RecruitTracker 2015: Delaware". ESPN.com.
  • "2015 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

Game summaries

Jacksonville

1 234Total
Dolphins 7 0310 20
Blue Hens 0 707 14
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 7:06 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:56
  • Game attendance: 17,472
  • Game weather: Temp: 76 • Wind: 10 NE • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Referee: Tony Marcello
Scoring summary
110:08JacksonvilleKade Bell 22 yard pass to Andy Jones (Brandon Behr kick)Jacksonville 7–0
21:20DelawareDiante Cherry 22 yard pass to Jalen Randolph (Frank Raggo kick)Tied 7–7
33:15JacksonvilleBrandon Behr 42 yard Field GoalJacksonville 10–7
49:34JacksonvilleBrandon Behr 41 yard Field GoalJacksonville 13–7
42:09JacksonvilleJustin Horton 0 yard fumble recovery (Brandon Behr kick)Jacksonville 20–7
41:20DelawareJalen Randolph 1 yard run (Frank Raggo kick)Jacksonville 20–14
  • Passing leaders: Kade Bell (JU): 25–43, 269 yd., 1 TD, 1 INT; Blake Rankin (UD): 6–10, 60 yd.
  • Rushing leaders: Wes Hills (UD): 16 car., 88 yd.; Kade Bell (JU): 8 car., 28 yd.
  • Receiving leaders: Andy Jones (JU): 9 rec., 118 yd., 1 TD; Diante Cherry (UD): 5 rec., 68 yd.
Jacksonville Statistic Delaware
17 First Downs 14
5–16 3rd Down 6–15
1–1 4th Down 0–0
339 Total Yards 297
269 Passing 134
25–43 Comp–Att 10–20
5.8 Avg. 6.1
1 Interceptions 0
70 Rushing 163
26 Attempts 42
2.7 Avg. 3.9
12–90 Penalties 6–41
1 Turnovers 2
0 Fumbles 2
28:34 T.O.P. 31:26

Lafayette

1 234Total
Leopards 3 060 9
Blue Hens 0 1306 19
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 6:06 PM
  • Elapsed time: 3:52
  • Game attendance: 12,809
  • Game weather: Temp: 73 • Wind: 9 SE • Weather: Intermittent showers (1:10 Lightning Delay)
  • Referee: Warren Gillis
Scoring summary
110:56LafayetteJacob Bissell 40 yard field goalLafayette 3–0
27:57DelawareFrank Raggo 19 yard field goalTied 3–3
25:04DelawareJoe Walker 1 yard run (Frank Raggo kick)Delaware 10–3
21:13DealwareFrank Raggo 45 yard field goalDelaware 13–3
35:44LafayetteJacob Bissell 40 yard field goalDelaware 13–6
32:31LafayetteJacob Bissell 47 yard field goalDelaware 13–9
46:27DelawareFrank Raggo 20 yard field goalDelaware 16–9
40:28DelawareFrank Raggo 22 yard field goalDelaware 19–9
  • Passing leaders: Blake Searfoss (LC): 13–24, 171 yds., 1 INT; Joe Walker (UD): 4–15, 58 yds.
  • Rushing Leaders: Kareem Williams (UD): 14 car., 93 yds.; DeSean Brown (LC): 17 car. 84 yds.
  • Receiving Leaders: Matt Mrazek (LC): 3 rec., 68 yds.; Ryley Angeline (UD): 1 rec., 41 yds.
Lafayette Statistic Delaware
15 First Downs 15
5–16 3rd Down 6–16
0–0 4th Down 0–1
270 Total Yards 315
215 Passing 58
18–33 Comp–Att 4–15
6.5 Avg. 3.9
1 Interceptions 0
55 Rushing 257
31 Attempts 53
1.8 Avg. 4.8
2–20 Penalties 4–23
1 Turnovers 0
0 Fumbles 0
25:31 T.O.P. 34:29

Villanova

Battle of the Blue
1 234Total
Blue Hens 10 308 21
#6 Wildcats 7 7014 28
  • Location: Villanova Stadium
    Villanova, Pennsylvania
  • Game start: 12:07 PM
  • Elapsed time: 3:18
  • Game attendance: 11,779
  • Game weather: Temp: 79 • Wind: 6 SSE • Weather: Mostly Sunny
  • Referee: J. Gray
  • Television network: Comcast SportsNet
Scoring summary
111:19VillanovaJohn Robertson 6 yard run (Steve Weyler kick)Villanova 7–0
18:01DelawareFrank Raggo 34 yard field goalVillanova 7–3
14:59DelawareJalen Randolph 1 yard run (Frank Raggo kick)Delaware 10–7
214:48VillanovaGary Underwood 8 yard pass from John Robertson (Steve Weyler kick)Villanova 14–10
20:00DelawareFrank Raggo 44 yard field goalVillanova 14–13
410:58DelawareThomas Jefferson 23 yard run (Diante Cherry rush)Delaware 21–14
46:18VillanovaKevin Gulyas 6 yard pass from Zach Bednarczyk (kick failed)Delaware 21–20
42:35VillanovaZach Bednarczyk 21 yard run (Zach Bednarczyk rush)Villanova 28–21
  • Villanova ended their 2014 season with an NCAA Quarterfinal loss to Sam Houston State.
  • Passing leaders: John Robertson (VU): 14–24, 208 yds., 1 TD; Joe Walker (UD): 13–28, 94 yds., 1 INT
  • Rushing Leaders: Jalen Randolph (UD): 14 car., 84 yds., 1 TD; Gary Underwood (VU): 9 car. 34 yds.
  • Receiving Leaders: Kevin Gulyas (VU): 8 rec., 152 yds., 1 TD; Diante Cherry (UD): 8 rec., 78 yds.
Delaware Statistic Villanova
21 First Downs 18
9–20 3rd Down 5–14
2–3 4th Down 4–4
299 Total Yards 355
94 Passing 265
13–30 Comp–Att 18–30
3.1 Avg. 8.8
1 Interceptions 0
205 Rushing 90
51 Attempts 28
4.0 Avg. 3.2
4–37 Penalties 8–70
1 Turnovers 1
0 Fumbles 1
35:31 T.O.P. 24:29

North Carolina

1 234Total
Blue Hens 7 070 14
Tar Heels 7 61414 41
  • Location: Kenan Memorial Stadium
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • Game start: 12:34 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:51
  • Game attendance: 39,000
  • Game weather: Temp: 65 • Wind: 12 NE • Weather: Rain
  • Referee: Tom McCreesh
  • Television network: ESPN3
Scoring summary
114:09DelawareThomas Jefferson 72 yard run (Frank Raggo kick)Delaware 7–0
112:45North CarolinaMarquise Williams 18 yard run (Nick Weiler kick)Tied 7–7
28:16North CarolinaNick Weiler 46 yard field goalNorth Carolina 10–7
23:15North CarolinaNick Weiler 26 yard field goalNorth Carolina 13–7
310:20North CarolinaMack Hollins 33 yard pass from Mitch Trubisky (Nick Weiler kick)North Carolina 20–7
33:21DelawareThomas Jefferson 1 yard run (Frank Raggo kick)North Carolina 20–14
31:40North CarolinaMack Hollins 64 yard pass from Mitch Trubisky (Nick Weiler kick)North Carolina 27–14
411:30North CarolinaBug Howard 10 yard pass from Mitch Trubisky (Nick Weiler kick)North Carolina 34–14
46:35North CarolinaRyan Switzer 63 yard pass from Mitch Trubisky (Nick Weiler kick)North Carolina 41–14
  • North Carolina ended their 2014 season with a loss in the Quick Lane Bowl to Rutgers.
  • This was the first Delaware football game in the state of North Carolina.
  • Passing leaders: Mitch Trubisky (UNC): 17–20, 312 yds., 4 TD; Joe Walker (UD): 4–10, 24 yds., 1 INT
  • Rushing Leaders: Thomas Jefferson (UD): 22 car., 163 yds., 2 TD; Elijah Hood (UNC): 14 car. 61 yds.
  • Receiving Leaders: Mack Hollins (UNC): 3 rec., 100 yds., 2 TD; Tre Brown (UD): 1 rec., 9 yds.
  • Thomas Jefferson was named CAA Rookie of the Week
Delaware Statistic North Carolina
15 First Downs 29
2–11 3rd Down 10–13
2–3 4th Down 0–0
303 Total Yards 568
24 Passing 377
4–10 Comp–Att 23–33
2.4 Avg. 11.1
1 Interceptions 0
279 Rushing 191
49 Attempts 35
5.7 Avg. 5.5
5–60 Penalties 2–20
1 Turnovers 1
0 Fumbles 1
34:18 T.O.P. 25:42

William & Mary

1 234Total
#25 Tribe 7 0133 23
Blue Hens 14 0010 24
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 7:35 PM
  • Elapsed time: 3:02
  • Game attendance: 12,437
  • Game weather: Temp: 52 • Wind: 23 NE • Weather: Cloudy, Windy, Light Rain
  • Referee: Henry Rimberg
  • Television network: NBCSN
Scoring summary
18:52DelawareKareem Williams 5 yard run (Frank Raggo kick)Delaware 7–0
18:40William & MaryDeVonte Dedmond 89 yard kickoff return (Nick Dorka kick)Tied 7–7
10:27DelawareQue'Shawn Jenkins 0 yard blocked punt return (Frank Raggo kick)Delaware 14–7
310:37William & MaryNick Dorka 30 yard field goalDelaware 14–10
34:56William & MaryDeVonte Dedmond 57 yard pass from Steve Cluley (Nick Dorka kick)William & Mary 17–14
31:17William & MaryNick Dorka 47 yard field goalWilliam & Mary 20–14
412:01William & MaryNick Dorka 35 yard field goalWilliam & Mary 23–14
46:41DelawareTre Brown 11 yard pass from Joe Walker (Frank Raggo kick)William & Mary 23–21
40:00DelawareFrank Raggo 29 yard field goalDelaware 24–23
  • Passing leaders: Steve Cluley (W&M): 8–20, 168 yds., 1 TD; Joe Walker (UD): 6–17, 71 yds., 1 TD
  • Rushing Leaders: Thomas Jefferson (UD): 28 car., 174 yds.; Kendall Anderson (W&M): 23 car. 101 yds.
  • Receiving Leaders: DeVonte Dedmond (W&M): 1 rec., 57 yds., 1 TD; Jamie Jarmon (UD): 7 rec., 56 yds.
  • Thomas Jefferson was named CAA Rookie of the Week
William & Mary Statistic Delaware
14 First Downs 26
2–9 3rd Down 10–17
0–0 4th Down 0–2
290 Total Yards 418
168 Passing 71
8–20 Comp–Att 9–17
8.4 Avg. 4.2
0 Interceptions 0
122 Rushing 347
28 Attempts 65
4.4 Avg. 5.3
2–20 Penalties 5–46
1 Turnovers 0
1 Fumbles 0
18:48 T.O.P. 41:12

Rhode Island

1 234Total
Blue Hens 0 000 0
Rams 3 773 20
  • Location: Meade Stadium
    Kingston, Rhode Island
  • Game start: 12:00 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:45
  • Game attendance: 4,015
  • Game weather: Temp: 56 • Wind: breezy • Weather: Bright skies
  • Referee: Tom Kichline
Scoring summary
114:09Rhode IslandJustin Rohrwasser 28 yard field goalRhode Island 3–0
20:08Rhode IslandHarold Cooper 1 yard run (Justin Rohrwasser kick)Rhode Island 10–0
36:24Rhode IslandTez Wilson 25 yard interception return (Justin Rohrwasser kick)Rhode Island 17–0
48:58Rhode IslandJustin Rohrwasser 41 yard field goalRhode Island 20–0
  • Passing leaders: Paul Mroz (URI): 9–22, 90 yds.; Joe Walker (UD): 9–22, 71 yds., 3 INT
  • Rushing Leaders: Harold Cooper (URI): 28 car., 123 yds., 1 TD; Joe Walker (UD): 13 car. 76 yds.
  • Receiving Leaders: Khayri Denny (URI): 3 rec., 34 yds.; Que'Shawn Jenkins (UD): 1 rec., 28 yds.
Delaware Statistic Rhode Island
14 First Downs 16
3–14 3rd Down 4–17
0–2 4th Down 1–2
283 Total Yards 239
78 Passing 90
9–23 Comp–Att 9–22
3.2 Avg. 3.8
3 Interceptions 0
205 Rushing 149
41 Attempts 45
5.0 Avg. 3.3
9–120 Penalties 4–24
3 Turnovers 0
0 Fumbles 0
29:44 T.O.P. 30:16

New Hampshire

Parents & Family Weekend
1 234Total
Wildcats 7 700 14
Blue Hens 6 0187 31
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 3:30 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:40
  • Game attendance: 19,924
  • Game weather: Temp: 56 • Wind: 11 S • Weather: Cloudy
  • Referee: Tony Marcella
Scoring summary
19:10New HampshireDalton Crossan 3 yard run (Christian Breda kick)New Hampshire 7–0
14:12DelawareThomas Jefferson 1 yard run (Frank Raggo kick failed)New Hampshire 7–6
20:05New HampshireJared Allison 2 yard pass from Sean Goldrich (Christian Breda kick)New Hampshire 14–6
38:12DelawareFrank Raggo 33 yard field goalNew Hampshire 14–9
36:04DelawareThomas Jefferson 7 yard run (Joe Walker rush)Delaware 17–14
34:06DelawareThomas Jefferson 1 yard run (Frank Raggo kick)Delaware 24–14
43:09DelawareKareem Williams 3 yard run (Frank Raggo kick)Delaware 31–14
  • New Hampshire ended their 2014 season with a CAA championship and an NCAA Semifinal loss to Illinois State.
  • Passing leaders: Sean Goldrich (UNH): 18–33, 129 yds., 1 TD, 1 INT; Joe Walker (UD): 7–11, 71 yds.
  • Rushing Leaders: Kareem Williams (UD): 16 car., 140 yds., 1 TD; Dalton Crossan (UNH): 10 car., 24 yds.
  • Receiving Leaders: Thomas Jefferson (UD): 2 rec., 41 yds.; Kyon Taylor (UNH): 3 rec., 35 yds.
  • Thomas Jefferson was named CAA Rookie of the Week
New Hampshire Statistic Delaware
9 First Downs 17
3–15 3rd Down 10–18
4–5 4th Down 0–0
183 Total Yards 355
133 Passing 71
19–24 Comp–Att 7–11
3.8 Avg. 5.5
1 Interceptions 0
50 Rushing 284
22 Attempts 55
2.3 Avg. 5.2
4–30 Penalties 5–37
2 Turnovers 0
1 Fumbles 0
22:19 T.O.P. 37:41

Towson

1 234Total
Blue Hens 0 000 0
Tigers 0 1333 19
  • Location: Johnny Unitas Stadium
    Towson, Maryland
  • Game start: 2:00 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:30
  • Game attendance: 5,324
  • Game weather: Temp: 55 • Wind: 5 SSE • Weather: Sunny
  • Referee: Henry Wimberg
Scoring summary
213:45TowsonSam Hurwitz 34 yard field goalTowson 3–0
25:35TowsonDarius Victor 1 yard run (Sam Hurwitz kick)Towson 10–0
20:00TowsonSam Hurwitz 39 yard field goalTowson 13–0
32:37TowsonSam Hurwitz 27 yard field goalTowson 16–0
44:10TowsonSam Hurwitz 39 yard field goalTowson 19–0
  • Passing leaders: Connor Frazier (TU): 25–34, 284 yds., 2 INT; Joe Walker (UD): 3–9, 14 yds., 1 INT
  • Rushing Leaders: Marquel Dickerson (TU): 20 car., 120 yds.; Kareem Williams (UD): 13 car., 46 yds.
  • Receiving Leaders: Christian Summers (TU): 8 rec., 133 yds.; Diante Cherry (UD): 2 rec., 9 yds.
Delaware Statistic Towson
6 First Downs 25
4–11 3rd Down 7–14
0–1 4th Down 1–1
102 Total Yards 410
14 Passing 284
3–9 Comp–Att 25–34
1.6 Avg. 8.4
1 Interceptions 2
88 Rushing 126
31 Attempts 41
2.8 Avg. 3.1
4–30 Penalties 6–35
2 Turnovers 2
1 Fumbles 0
21:56 T.O.P. 38:04

Albany

Homecoming
1 234Total
Great Danes 0 377 17
Blue Hens 0 330 6
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 12:06 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:52
  • Game attendance: 15,318
  • Game weather: Temp: 60 • Wind: 16 WNW • Weather: Cloudy
  • Referee: Harry Wimberg
Scoring summary
23:01AlbanyPatrick Toole 28 yard field goalAlbany 3–0
20:12DelawareFrank Raggo 33 yard field goalTied 3–3
31:49DelawareFrank Raggo 21 yard field goalDelaware 6–3
30:14AlbanyCory Parker 0 yard fumble recovery (Patrick Toole kick)Albany 10–6
410:23AlbanyBrad Harris 5 yard pass from DJ Crook (Patrick Toole kick)Albany 17–6
  • Passing leaders: Joe Walker (UD): 7–10, 52 yds.; DJ Crook (UA): 4–11, 27 yds., 1 TD
  • Rushing Leaders: Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks (UA): 28 car., 135 yds.; Thomas Jefferson (UD): 10 car., 57 yds.
  • Receiving Leaders: Diante Cherry (UD): 4 rec., 44 yds.; Zee Robinson (UA): 1 rec., 13 yds.
Albany Statistic Delaware
13 First Downs 13
2–14 3rd Down 4–14
2–4 4th Down 0–1
289 Total Yards 224
27 Passing 103
4–15 Comp–Att 12–19
1.8 Avg. 5.4
0 Interceptions 0
262 Rushing 121
50 Attempts 41
5.2 Avg. 3.0
4–20 Penalties 3–27
0 Turnovers 3
0 Fumbles 3
31:49 T.O.P. 28:11

James Madison

1 234Total
#14 Dukes 7 0710 24
Blue Hens 7 0140 21
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 3:30 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:54
  • Game attendance: 16,994
  • Game weather: Temp: 50 • Wind: 20 WNW • Weather: Sunny, Windy
  • Referee: Jeff Gray
  • Television network: Comcast SportsNet
Scoring summary
112:16DelawareJoe Walker 7 yard run (Frank Raggo kick)Delaware 7–0
110:59James MadisonCardon Johnson 48 yard run (Ryan Maglio kick)Tied 7–7
311:07James MadisonBryan Schor 3 yard run (Ryan Maglio kick)James Madison 14–7
36:54DelawareJoe Walker 14 yard run (Frank Raggo kick)Tied 14–14
30:29DelawareRyan Torzsa 41 yard fumble return (Frank Raggo kick)Delaware 21–14
411:39James MadisonRyan Maglio 22 yard field goalDelaware 21–17
40:17James MadisonBrandon Ravenel 12 yard pass from Bryan Schor (Ryan Maglio kick)James Madison 24–21
  • James Madison ended their 2014 season with an NCAA First Round loss to Liberty.
  • Passing leaders: Brian Schor (JMU): 18–32, 193 yds., 1 TD; Joe Walker (UD): 3–11, 22 yds.
  • Rushing Leaders: Thomas Jefferson (UD): 28 car., 120 yds.; Cardon Johnson (JMU): 14 car., 98 yds., 1 TD
  • Receiving Leaders: Rashard Davis (JMU): 5 rec., 73 yds.; Dionte Cherry (UD): 3 rec., 22 yds.
James Madison Statistic Delaware
24 First Downs 18
7–16 3rd Down 8–15
0–1 4th Down 1–1
388 Total Yards 317
193 Passing 22
18–32 Comp–Att 3–11
6.5 Avg. 2.6
0 Interceptions 0
295 Rushing 195
43 Attempts 58
4.5 Avg. 5.1
2–10 Penalties 3–25
1 Turnovers 3
1 Fumbles 3
21:10 T.O.P. 38:50

Elon

1 234Total
Blue Hens 0 770 14
Phoenix 7 300 10
  • Location: Rhodes Stadium
    Elon, North Carolina
  • Game start: 12:00 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:52
  • Game attendance: 6,823
  • Game weather: Temp: 53 • Wind: 5 ESE • Weather: Sunny
  • Referee: Karlton Derrick
Scoring summary
17:17ElonTereak McCray 24 yard pass from Connor Christiansen (John Gallagher kick)Elon 7–0
29:38DelawareKareem Williams 53 yard run (Frank Raggo kick)Tied 7–7
23:49ElonJohn Gallagher 42 yard field goalElon 10–7
36:08DelawareThomas Jefferson 2 yard run (Frank Raggo kick)Delaware 14–10
  • Passing leaders: Connor Christiansen (ELON): 20–34, 243 yds., 1 TD, 1 INT; Joe Walker (UD): 9–17, 77 yds.
  • Rushing Leaders: Kareem Williams (UD): 18 car., 101 yds., 1 TD; Malcolm Summers (ELON): 12 car., 34 yds.
  • Receiving Leaders: Tereak McCray (ELON): 4 rec., 42 yds., 1 TD; Dionte Cherry (UD): 4 rec., 40 yds.
Delaware Statistic Elon
12 First Downs 17
7–17 3rd Down 4–12
0–1 4th Down 0–2
238 Total Yards 290
77 Passing 241
9–17 Comp–Att 21–39
4.5 Avg. 6.2
0 Interceptions 2
161 Rushing 49
46 Attempts 22
3.5 Avg. 2.2
7–45 Penalties 7–60
0 Turnovers 3
0 Fumbles 1
33:05 T.O.P. 26:55

Season statistics

As of November 7, 2015:

  • Passing leader: Joe Walker: 58–130, 506 yds., 1 TD, 6 INT (AVG: 6.4–14.4, 56.2 yds., 0.1 TD, 0.7 INT, 3.9 YPA)
  • Rushing Leader: Thomas Jefferson: 133 car., 715 yds., 6 TD (AVG: 14.8 car., 79.4 yds., 0.7 TD, 5.4 YPC)
  • Receiving Leader: Diante Cherry: 23 rec., 232 yds. (AVG: 3.2 rec., 33.1 yds., 10.1 YPR)
Delaware Statistic (Per Game Avg.) Opponents
141 (15.7) First Downs 156 (17.3)
54–136 (6.0–15.1) 3rd Down 43–128 (4.7–14.2)
4–13 (0.4–1.4) 4th Down 13–17 (1.4–1.9)
2,596 (288.4) Total Yards 2,943 (327.0)
639 (71.0) Passing 1,828 (203.1)
70–153 (7.8–17.0) Comp–Att 149–264 (16.6–29.3)
4.2 Avg. 6.9
6 (0.7) Interceptions 5 (0.6)
1,957 (217.4) Rushing 1,115 (123.9)
429 (47.7) Attempts 306 (34.0)
4.6 Avg. 3.6
45–421 (5.0–46.8) Penalties 44–329 (4.9–36.6)
13 (1.4) Turnovers 11 (1.2)
7 (0.8) Fumbles 6 (0.7)
294:27 (32:43) T.O.P. 245:33 (27:17)

References

  1. ^ "Delaware Announces 2015 Football Schedule; Blue Hens to Open CAA Play Sept. 19 at Villanova". Delaware Blue Hens. November 6, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  2. ^ "Delaware Blue Hens Schedule 2015". ESPN. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  3. ^ "2015 Football Schedule". Delaware Blue Hens. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
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