2013 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team

2013 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football
Conference	Colonial Athletic Association
Record	7–5 (4–4 CAA)
Head coach	Dave Brock (1st season)
Offensive coordinator	Sean Devine (1st season)
Offensive scheme	Spread
Defensive coordinator	Tim Weaver (1st season)
Base defense	4–3
Home stadium	Delaware Stadium

2013 Colonial Athletic Association football standings

v t e	Conf.							Overall
Team		W		L					W		L
No. 12 Maine $^		7	–	1					10	–	3
No. 2 Towson ^		6	–	2					13	–	3
No. 5 New Hampshire ^		6	–	2					10	–	5
Villanova		5	–	3					6	–	5
Delaware		4	–	4					7	–	5
William & Mary		4	–	4					7	–	5
Richmond		4	–	4					6	–	6
James Madison		3	–	5					6	–	6
Stony Brook		3	–	5					5	–	6
Rhode Island		2	–	6					3	–	9
Albany		0	–	8					1	–	11
$ – Conference champion ^ – FCS playoff participant Rankings from The Sports Network poll

The 2013 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) during the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by first-year head coach Dave Brock, the Fightin' Blue Hens compiled an overall record of 7–5 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for fifth in the CAA. The team played home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware.

Preseason

Recruiting class

The Blue Hens received 12 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 6, 2013.^[1]

College recruiting information

Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	40^‡	Commit date
Diante Cherry WR	Lancaster, PA	McCaskey HS	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	–	Nov 5, 2012
	Star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 70
Wes Hills RB/LB	Wildwood, NJ	Wildwood HS	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	4.48	Jan 5, 2013
	Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 69
Luke Moore QB	Wilmington, DE	St. Mark's High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	4.75
	Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 99
Jalen Kindle LB	Fleming Island, FL	Fleming Island HS	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	–
	Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Larry Spears LB	Henrico, VA	Varina HS	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	215 lb (98 kg)	–
	Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Roman Tatum CB	Winter Garden, FL	West Orange HS	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	–
	Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Ryan Torzsa S	Waxhaw, NC	Cuthbertson HS	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	192 lb (87 kg)	–
	Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jacob Trump OL	Mechanicsburg, PA	Mechanicsburg HS	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	270 lb (120 kg)	–
	Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Cedric Udegbe DE	Minneola, FL	Montverde Academy	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	245 lb (111 kg)	–
	Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Justin Watson S	Washington, D.C	Friendship Collegiate	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	165 lb (75 kg)	–
	Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Blaine Woodson DL	East Stroudsburg, PA	Stroudsburg HS	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	260 lb (120 kg)	–	Nov 4, 2012
	Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Kyle Yocum QB	Reading, PA	Exeter HS	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	–	Jun 17, 2012
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports: N/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 2013". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 11, 2013. "RecruitTracker 2013: Delaware". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 11, 2013. "2013 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 11, 2013.

Transfers

On February 6, 2013, it was announced that Delaware added two transfers for the 2013 season: junior linebacker Kennedy Ogbonna from ASA The College For Excellence and junior running back Jordan Thomas from Rutgers University. Greyshirted linebacker Eric Patton was added to the roster for the 2013 season as well.^[1]

Preseason awards

• Sean Baner

CFPA Preseason Placekicker Watch List^[2]

The Sports Network Preseason All-American Second Team^[3]

• Michael Johnson

CFPA Kick Returners to Watch^[4]

• Bobby Kennedy

CAA Preseason All-Conference First Team^[5]

• Zach Kerr

The Sports Network Preseason All-American Second Team^[3]

Phil Steele Preseason All-American First Team^[6]

CAA Preseason All-Conference First Team^[5]

College Sports Journal FCS Preseason All-American First Team^[7]

• Andrew Pierce

The Sports Network Preseason All-American Third Team^[3]

Walter Payton National Player of the Year Watch List^[8]

College Sports Journal FCS Preseason All-American Second Team^[7]

• Jeff Williams

CFPA Preseason Linebacker Watch List^[9]

Phil Steele Preseason All-American Third Team^[6]

College Sports Journal FCS Preseason All-American Second Team^[7]

Conference predictions

Delaware was predicted to finish sixth in the CAA Preseason Poll.^[5]

CAA Preseason Poll:

1. Villanova (11 First Place Votes)

2. Towson (3)

3. New Hampshire (3)

4. Richmond (1)

5. James Madison (4)

6. Delaware

7. Stony Brook

8. Maine

9. William & Mary

10. Albany

11. Rhode Island

Preseason rankings

FCS Coaches Poll

Delaware received 47 points in the Preseason Coaches Poll, resulting in the 30th highest total. Four of Delaware's CAA opponents received a Top 25 ranking (#9 Villanova, #12 Towson, #14 Richmond, and #15 James Madison). Three additional opponents, two from the CAA, for the season received votes (Wagner, Maine, and Albany).

The Sports Network FCS Poll

Delaware received 130 points in the Preseason Sports Network FCS Poll, placing them in 32nd. Of the CAA opponents that the Hens will face in 2013, four received a Top 25 position: #5 Villanova, #11 Towson, #15 Richmond, and #19 James Madison. In addition, three opponents for 2013 received votes: Wagner, Albany, and William & Mary.

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Rank	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 29	7:30 pm	Jacksonville*		Delaware Stadium Newark, DE	HAA	W 51–35	19,120
September 7	3:30 pm	Delaware State*		Delaware Stadium Newark, DE (Route 1 Rivalry)	NBCSN	W 42–21	19,316
September 14	3:30 pm	at Navy*		Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Annapolis, MD	CBSSN	L 7–51	36,208
September 21	6:00 pm	Wagner*		Delaware Stadium Newark, DE	HAA	W 49–9	15,723
September 28	7:00 pm	No. 14 James Madison		Delaware Stadium Newark, DE (rivalry)	CSN	W 29–22	18,405
October 5	3:30 pm	at No. 23 Maine	No. 24	Alfond Stadium Orono, ME		L 28–62	6,304
October 12	12:00 pm	Albany		Delaware Stadium Newark, DE	CSN	W 33–30	17,363
October 26	12:00 pm	at Rhode Island		Meade Stadium Kingston, RI		W 35–13	6,536
November 2	7:00 pm	at No. 7 Towson	No. 21	Johnny Unitas Stadium Towson, MD		W 32–31	8,741
November 9	3:00 pm	No. 23 William & Mary	No. 15	Delaware Stadium Newark, DE (rivalry)	CSN	L 10–24	21,010
November 16	12:00 pm	Richmond	No. 21	Delaware Stadium Newark, DE	HAA	L 43–46	15,817
November 23	3:30 pm	vs. Villanova		PPL Park Chester, PA (Battle of the Blue)		L 34–35	10,117
*Non-conference game Homecoming Rankings from The Sports Network Poll released prior to the game All times are in Eastern time

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Opening depth chart

Defense [12] FS ⋅ ⋅ WLB MLB SLB ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ SS ⋅ Blair Menefee CB Travis Hawkins Mark Doe DE DT DT DE ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ Laith Wallschleger ⋅ ⋅ Logan Shultz Derrick Saulsberry CB Jordan Thomas ⋅ Offense [12] WR ⋅ ⋅ WR ⋅ ⋅ LT LG C RG RT ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ WR ⋅ ⋅ WR ⋅ ⋅ QB ⋅ ⋅ RB ⋅ ⋅

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	Defensive coordinator/linebackers	2013	Davidson (1990)
John Perry	Passing game coordinator/quarterbacks	2013	New Hampshire (1992)
Brian Ginn	Receivers	2000	Delaware (2000)
Devin Fitzsimmons	Tight Ends/special teams	2013	Bucknell (2005)
Dennis Dottin-Carter	Defensive line	2013	Maine (2002)
Tony Lucas	Running backs	2013	Columbia (2003)
Henry Baker	Cornerbacks	2011	Maryland (2003)
Tom McEntire	Safeties	2013	Thiel (2006)
Fritz Stueber	Offensive Quality Control	2011	Delaware (2012)
Michael Donovan	Defensive Quality Control	2013	Bentley University (2011)

Game summaries

Jacksonville

See also: 2013 Jacksonville Dolphins football team

1 2 3 4 Total Dolphins 14 7 0 14 35 • Blue Hens 0 21 10 20 51 Location: Delaware Stadium Newark, Delaware Game start: 7:36 PM Elapsed time: 3:09 Game attendance: 19,120 Game weather: Temp: 80 • Wind: 5 ENE • Weather: Hot, Humid Referee: Tony Marcella Sources:[13]

Scoring summary 1 4:09 Jacksonville Andrew Robustelli 21 yard pass from Kade Bell (Dylan Lynch kick) Jacksonville 7–0 1 3:54 Jacksonville D'Andre Randle 13 yard pass from Kade Bell (Dylan Lynch kick) Jacksonville 14–0 2 13:17 Delaware Michael Johnson 6 yard run (Sean Baner kick) Jacksonville 14–7 2 6:52 Delaware Nick Boyle 1 yard pass from Trent Hurley (Sean Baner kick) Tied 14–14 2 6:23 Jacksonville Andrew Robustelli 57 yard pass from Kade Bell (Dylan Lynch kick) Jacksonville 21–14 2 1:50 Delaware Andrew Pierce 2 yard run (Sean Baner kick) Tied 21–21 3 11:55 Delaware Sean Baner 20 yard field goal Delaware 24–21 3 3:04 Delaware Jalen Randolph 1 yard run (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 31–21 4 14:56 Delaware Julian Laing 1 yard run (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 38–21 4 12:00 Jacksonville Antonio Mcrae 63 yard interception return (Dylan Lynch kick) Delaware 38–28 4 6:04 Delaware Julian Laing 10 yard run (kick failed) Delaware 44–28 4 3:45 Jacksonville Andy Jones 36 yard pass from Kade Bell (Dylan Lynch kick) Delaware 44–35 4 3:31 Delaware Jeff Williams 24 yard fumble recovery (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 51–35

The student section of Delaware Stadium during the 2013 season opener against Jacksonville.

Delaware State

See also: 2013 Delaware State Hornets football team and Route 1 Rivalry

Route 1 Rivalry

1 2 3 4 Total Hornets 0 7 7 7 21 • Blue Hens 14 21 0 7 42 Location: Delaware Stadium Newark, Delaware Game start: 3:36 PM Elapsed time: 3:05 Game attendance: 19,316 Game weather: Temp: 76 • Wind: 8 WSW • Weather: Sunny Referee: Kelvin Hudson Television network: NBC Sports Network

Scoring summary 1 9:18 Delaware Michael Johnson 55 Yd Pass From Trent Hurley (Sean Baner Kick) Delaware 7–0 1 2:00 Delaware Rob Jones 5 Yd Pass From Trent Hurley (Sean Baner Kick) Delaware 14–0 2 11:32 Delaware State Malik Golson 4 Yd Pass From Cory Murphy (Mitchell Ward Kick) Delaware 14–7 2 10:13 Delaware Rob Jones 33 Yd Pass From Trent Hurley (Sean Baner Kick) Delaware 21–7 2 9:03 Delaware Rob Jones 62 Yd Punt Return (Sean Baner Kick) Delaware 28–7 2 4:32 Delaware Julian Laing 9 Yd Run (Sean Baner Kick) Delaware 35–7 3 2:47 Delaware State Malik Golson 7 Yd Pass From Cory Murphy (Mitchell Ward Kick) Delaware 35–14 4 9:49 Delaware Nick Boyle 25 Yd Pass From Trent Hurley (Sean Baner Kick) Delaware 42–14 4 2:11 Delaware State Esayah Obado 18 Yd Fumble Return (Mitchell Ward Kick) Delaware 42–21

Navy

See also: 2013 Navy Midshipmen football team

1 2 3 4 Total Blue Hens 0 7 0 0 7 • Midshipmen 10 13 14 14 51 Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Annapolis, Maryland Game start: 3:34 PM Elapsed time: 3:16 Game attendance: 36,208 Game weather: Temp:67 • Wind:N 10 • Weather:Sunny Referee: Jonah Monroe Television network: CBS Sports Network

Scoring summary 1 9:02 Navy Darius Staten 10 yard run (Nick Sloan Kick) Navy 7–0 1 0:40 Navy Nick Sloan 24 yard FG Navy 10–0 2 13:12 Navy Geoffrey Whiteside 7 yard run (Nick Sloan Kick) Navy 17–0 2 8:26 Navy Keenan Reynolds 63 yard pass to DeBrandon Sanders (Kick Failed) Navy 23–0 2 4:27 Delaware Trent Hurley 17 yard pass to Ryan Cobb (Sean Baner Kick) Navy 23–7 3 10:43 Navy Keenan Reynolds 29 yard pass to Shawn Lynch (Nick Sloan Kick) Navy 30–7 3 2:40 Navy Geoffrey Whiteside 13 yard run (Nick Sloan Kick) Navy 37–7 4 13:41 Navy Chris Swain 2 yard run (Nick Sloan Kick) Navy 44–7 4 9:00 Navy John Hendrick 1 yard run (Nick Sloan Kick) Navy 51–7

• Navy was coming off a loss to Arizona State in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl in 2012.
• Most lopsided Navy win in series all-time.
• Navy would go on to play in the Armed Forces Bowl, defeating Middle Tennessee.

Wagner

See also: 2013 Wagner Seahawks football team

1 2 3 4 Total Seahawks 3 0 0 6 9 • Blue Hens 21 21 7 0 49 Location: Delaware Stadium Newark, Delaware Game start: 6:06 PM Elapsed time: 2:45 Game attendance: 15,723 Game weather: Temp: 76 • Wind: Calm • Weather: Rain Referee: James R. Smith

Scoring summary 1 13:42 Delaware Trent Hurley 19 yard pass to Nick Boyle (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 7–0 1 9:54 Wagner David Lopez 41 yard field goal Delaware 7–3 1 9:30 Delaware Trent Hurley 77 yard pass to Michael Johnson (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 14–3 1 0:52 Delaware Trent Hurley 21 yard pass to Michael Johnson (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 21–3 2 12:26 Delaware Jalen Randolph 14 yard run (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 28–3 2 5:34 Delaware Trent Hurley 31 yard pass to Michael Johnson (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 35–3 2 3:48 Delaware Andrew Pierce 7 yard run (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 42–3 3 7:10 Delaware Trevor Sasek 39 yard pass to Rob Jones (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 49–3 4 2:55 Wagner Brian Gehring 1 yard run (kick blocked) Delaware 49–9

• Wagner was coming off a share of the NEC championship and a Second Round loss to Eastern Washington in 2012.

James Madison

See also: 2013 James Madison Dukes football team and Delaware–James Madison football rivalry

1 2 3 4 Total #14 Dukes 13 6 0 3 22 • Blue Hens 0 7 15 7 29 Location: Delaware Stadium Newark, Delaware Game start: 7:07 PM Elapsed time: 2:57 Game attendance: 18,405 Game weather: Temp: 66 • Wind: 6 ENE • Weather: Clear Referee: Henry Wimberg TV announcers (NBC Regional Networks): Scott Graham & Brad Jackson

Scoring summary 1 13:48 James Madison Cameron Starke 42 yard Field Goal James Madison 3–0 1 6:11 James Madison Cameron Starke 31 yard Field Goal James Madison 6–0 1 0:16 James Madison Michael Birdsong 37 yard pass to Deane Cheatham (Cameron Starke kick) James Madison 13–0 2 7:04 Delaware Andrew Pierce 2 yard run (Sean Baner kick) James Madison 13–7 2 0:06 James Madison Michale Birdsong 33 yard pass to Dae'Quan Scott (kick failed) James Madison 19–7 3 3:34 Delaware Trent Hurley 1 yard pass to Malcolm Bush (Sean Baner kick) James Madison 19–14 3 0:44 Delaware Trent Hurley 8 yard pass to Nick Boyle (Trent Hurley pass to Nick Boyle) Delaware 22–19 4 11:35 James Madison Cameron Starke 28 yard Field Goal Tied 22–22 4 6:40 Delaware Trent Hurley 4 yard pass to Nick Boyle (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 29–22

Maine

See also: 2013 Maine Black Bears football team

1 2 3 4 Total #24 Blue Hens 8 7 0 13 28 • #23 Black Bears 27 7 21 7 62 Location: Alfond Stadium Orono, Maine Game start: 3:37 PM Elapsed time: 2:52 Game attendance: 6,304 Game weather: Temp: 60 • Wind: Calm • Weather: Overcast Referee: William Gosseli

Scoring summary 1 11:23 Maine Marcus Wasilewski 24 yard pass to Damarr Aultman (Sean Decloux kick) Maine 7–0 1 7:44 Maine Nigel Jones 7 yard run (Sean Decloux kick) Maine 14–0 1 7:35 Maine Sherrod Baltimore 20 yard fumble recovery (kick blocked, returned for defensive 2-point conversion by Jordan Thomas) Maine 20–2 1 4:54 Maine Michael Mangiarelli 43 yard interception return (Sean Decloux kick) Maine 27–2 1 2:14 Delaware Trent Hurley 22 yard pass to Michael Johnson (kick blocked) Maine 27–8 2 4:56 Maine Marcus Wasilewski 33 yard pass to Nigel Jones (Sean Decloux kick) Maine 34–8 2 1:02 Delaware Trent Hurley 4 yard run (Sean Baner kick) Maine 34–15 3 13:59 Maine Nigel Jones 12 yard run (Sean Decloux kick) Maine 41–15 3 6:02 Maine Marcus Wasilewski 10 yard pass to Isaiah Jones (Sean Decloux kick) Maine 48–15 3 2:55 Maine John Ebeling 29 yard run (Sean Decloux kick) Maine 55–15 4 12:58 Maine John Ebeling 7 yard run (Sean Decloux kick) Maine 62–15 4 10:01 Delaware Jalen Randolph 1 yard run (kick blocked) Maine 62–21 4 3:17 Delaware Wes Hills 3 yard run (Sean Baner kick) Maine 62–28

• Most lopsided Maine win in series all-time.
• First time Delaware allowed 60+ points in regulation since a September 24, 1921, loss to Pennsylvania (89–0).
• Maine would go on to win the CAA championship, and fall in the Second Round to New Hampshire.

Albany

See also: 2013 Albany Great Danes football team

1 2 3 4 Total Great Danes 3 7 7 13 30 • Blue Hens 0 16 6 11 33 Location: Delaware Stadium Newark, Delaware Game start: 12:07 PM Elapsed time: 3:21 Game attendance: 17,363 Game weather: Temp: 66 • Wind: 15 NE • Weather: Cloudy Referee: Bill Broadhurst TV announcers (NBC Regional Networks): Scott Graham & Brad Jackson

Scoring summary 1 7:43 Albany Tom O'Riordan 33 yard Field Goal Albany 3–0 2 13:50 Delaware Andrew Pierce 6 yard run (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 7–3 2 11:10 Albany Omar Osbourne 1 yard run (Tom O'Riordan kick) Albany 10–7 2 7:17 Delaware Sean Baner 23 yard Field Goal Tied 10–10 2 1:35 Delaware Andrew Pierce 4 yard run (Kick blocked) Delaware 16–10 3 5:00 Albany Omar Osbourne 4 yard run (Tom O'Riordan kick) Albany 17–16 3 3:48 Delaware Rob Jones 71 yard run (Two-point conversion failed) Delaware 22–17 4 10:09 Albany Will Fiacchi 12 yard pass to Nic Ketter (Two-point conversion failed) Albany 23–22 4 3:18 Albany Omar Osbourne 21 yard run (Tom O'Riordan kick) Albany 30–22 4 1:42 Delaware Trent Hurley 20 yard pass to Rob Jones (Trent Hurley pass to Michael Johnson) Tied 30–30 4 0:00 Delaware Sean Baner 42 yard Field Goal Delaware 33–30

• Albany was coming off a share of the NEC championship in 2012.

Rhode Island

See also: 2013 Rhode Island Rams football team

1 2 3 4 Total • Blue Hens 7 14 14 0 35 Rams 0 6 7 0 13 Location: Meade Stadium Kingston, Rhode Island Game start: 12:00 PM Elapsed time: 2:50 Game attendance: 6,536 Game weather: Temp: 55 • Wind: 13 WSW • Weather: Partly Cloudy Referee: Tom Kichline

Scoring summary 1 8:39 Delaware Andrew Pierce 2 yard run (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 7–0 2 14:53 Rhode Island Bob Bentsen 20 yard pass to Robbie Jackson (Two-point conversion failed) Delaware 7–6 2 11:03 Delaware Trent Hurley 19 yard pass to Nick Boyle (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 14–6 2 5:56 Delaware Andrew Pierce 4 yard run (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 21–6 3 14:48 Delaware Andrew Pierce 75 yard run (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 28–6 3 5:24 Rhode Island Robbie Delgado 3 yard run (Dylan Smith kick) Delaware 28–13 3 0:17 Delaware Michael Johnson 78 yard run (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 35–13

Towson

See also: 2013 Towson Tigers football team

1 2 3 4 Total • #21 Blue Hens 10 0 0 22 32 #7 Tigers 7 14 7 3 31 Location: Johnny Unitas Stadium Towson, Maryland Game start: 7:05 PM Elapsed time: 3:07 Game attendance: 8,741 Game weather: Temp: 58 • Wind: 10 WNW • Weather: Clear Referee: C. Lamertana

Scoring summary 1 9:52 Delaware Sean Baner 20 yard Field Goal Delaware 3–0 1 6:52 Towson Darius Victor 22 yard run (Drew Evangelista kick) Towson 7–3 1 3:36 Delaware Trevor Sasek 16 yard pass to Jerel Harrison (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 10–7 2 5:24 Towson Terrence West 1 yard run (Drew Evangelista kick) Towson 14–10 2 0:26 Towson Terrence West 1 yard run (Drew Evangelista kick) Towson 21–10 3 13:32 Towson Peter Athens 5 yard pass to Emmanuel Holder (Drew Evangelista kick) Towson 28–10 4 14:31 Towson Drew Evangelista 25 yard Field Goal Towson 31–10 4 11:26 Delaware Jalen Randolph 1 yard run (Sean Baner kick) Towson 31–17 4 0:48 Delaware Trevor Sasek 11 yard pass to Michael Johnson (Sean Baner kick) Towson 31–24 4 0:19 Delaware Trevor Sasek 3 yard pass to Rob Jones (Trevor Sasek pass to Rob Jones) Delaware 32–31

• Towson was coming off a shared CAA championship in 2012.
• Towson would go on to play in the National Championship Game, falling to North Dakota State.

William & Mary

See also: 2013 William & Mary Tribe football team

1 2 3 4 Total • #23 Tribe 10 7 7 0 24 #15 Blue Hens 7 0 3 0 10 Location: Delaware Stadium Newark, Delaware Game start: 3:07 PM Elapsed time: 2:58 Game attendance: 21,010 Game weather: Temp: 51 • Wind: 10 S • Weather: Sunny, Cool TV announcers (NBC Regional Networks): Scott Graham & Brad Jackson

Scoring summary 1 14:45 Delaware Travis Hawkins 97 yard kickoff return (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 7–0 1 11:44 William & Mary Jerome Couplin 51 yard fumble recovery return (John Carpenter kick) Tied 7–7 1 0:28 William & Mary John Carpenter 47 yard field goal William & Mary 10–7 2 0:09 William & Mary Brent Caprio 3 yard pass to Tre McBride (John Carpenter kick) William & Mary 17–7 3 11:35 William & Mary Brent Caprio 30 yard pass to Sean Ballard (John Carpenter kick) William & Mary 24–7 3 0:06 Delaware Sean Baner 36 yard field goal William & Mary 24–10

Richmond

See also: 2013 Richmond Spiders football team

1 2 3 4 Total • Spiders 7 22 7 10 46 #21 Blue Hens 3 14 14 12 43 Location: Delaware Stadium Newark, Delaware Game start: 12:07 PM Elapsed time: 3:15 Game attendance: 15,817 Game weather: Temp: 52 • Wind: Calm • Weather: Overcast Referee: Paul Zukis

Scoring summary 1 9:40 Richmond Michael Strauss 4 yard pass to Ben Edwards (Brandon Jordi kick) Richmond 7–0 1 8:05 Delaware Sean Baner 42 yard Field Goal Richmond 7–3 2 13:01 Richmond Michael Strauss 21 yard pass to Stephen Barnette (Brandon Jordi kick) Richmond 14–3 2 10:14 Richmond David Broadus 3 yard run (Michael Strauss pass to David Broadus) Richmond 22–3 2 3:44 Delaware Trent Hurley 1 yard pass to Nick Boyle (Sean Baner kick) Richmond 22–10 2 0:50 Delaware Jalen Randolph 1 yard run (Sean Baner kick) Richmond 22–17 2 0:09 Richmond Michael Strauss 50 yard pass to Brian Brown (Brandon Jordi kick) Richmond 29–17 3 7:18 Richmond Michael Strauss 23 yard pass to Hunter Westfall (Brandon Jordi kick) Richmond 36–17 3 5:47 Delaware Trent Hurley 12 yard pass to Julian Laing (Sean Baner kick) Richmond 36–24 3 1:47 Delaware Trent Hurley 80 yard pass to Michael Johnson (Sean Baner kick) Richmond 36–31 4 13:03 Richmond Brandon Jordi 34 yard Field Goal Richmond 39–31 4 9:13 Delaware Trent Hurley 2 yard pass to Andrew Pierce (Two-point conversion failed) Richmond 39–37 4 0:45 Delaware Andrew Pierce 11 yard run (Two-point conversion failed) Delaware 43–39 4 0:04 Richmond Michael Strauss 3 yard pass to Reggie Diggs (Brandon Jordi kick) Richmond 46–43

• Richmond was coming off a shared CAA championship in 2012.

Villanova

See also: 2013 Villanova Wildcats football team and Battle of the Blue

Battle of the Blue

1 2 3 4 Total Blue Hens 14 0 20 0 34 • Wildcats 3 6 3 23 35 Location: PPL Park Chester, Pennsylvania Game start: 3:36 PM Elapsed time: 3:10 Game attendance: 10,117 Game weather: Temp: 48 • Wind: NW 12 • Weather: Partly Cloudy Referee: H. Wimberg

Scoring summary 1 12:11 Delaware Trent Hurley 12 yard pass to Michael Johnson (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 7–0 1 7:02 Delaware Rob Jones 13 yard pass to Trent Hurley (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 14–0 1 3:25 Villanova Mark Hamilton 32 yard Field Goal Delaware 14–3 2 12:13 Villanova John Robertson 6 yard run (kick blocked) Delaware 14–9 3 10:54 Delaware Jerel Harrison 8 yard run (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 21–9 3 7:36 Villanova Mark Hamilton 28 yard Field Goal Delaware 21–12 3 5:16 Delaware Trent Hurley 22 yard pass to Michael Johnson (Sean Baner kick) Delaware 28–12 3 1:24 Delaware Andrew Pierce 10 yard run (kick blocked) Delaware 34–12 4 8:01 Villanova John Robertson 11 yard pass to Joe Price (Mark Hamilton kick) Delaware 34–19 4 3:17 Villanova John Robertson 21 yard pass to Joe Price (Mark Hamilton kick) Delaware 34–26 4 1:45 Villanova John Robertson 25 yard pass to Gary Underwood (Two-point try failed) Delaware 34–32 4 0:01 Villanova Mark Hamilton 24 yard Field Goal Villanova 35–34

• Villanova was coming off a shared CAA championship, and a First Round loss to Stony Brook in 2012.

Postseason

Following the losing streak to close the season, the Blue Hens failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Conference standings

Team (change from preseason prediction)

1. Maine (−7)

2. Towson (even)

3. New Hampshire (even)

4. Villanova (+3)

5. Richmond (+1)

6. William & Mary (−3)

7. Delaware (+1)

8. Stony Brook (even)

9. James Madison (+4)

10. Rhode Island (−1)

11. Albany (+1)

Postseason awards

• Nick Boyle

Second Team CAA All-Conference (Tight End)^[14]

First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Tight End)^[15]

• Pat Callaway

Second Team CAA All-Conference (Linebacker)^[14]

Third Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Linebacker)^[15]

• Eric Enderson

Second Team CAA All-Conference (Punter)^[14]

First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Punter)^[15]

• Brandon Heath

Third Team CAA All-Conference (offensive line)^[14]

Second Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (offensive line)^[15]

• Michael Johnson

Second Team CAA All-Conference (wide receiver)^[14]

First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (wide receiver)^[15]

• Rob Jones

First Team CAA All-Conference (Punt Returner)^[14]

First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Punt Returner)^[15]

• Bobby Kennedy

Second Team CAA All-Conference (offensive line)^[14]

Third Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (offensive line)^[15]

• Zach Kerr

First Team CAA All-Conference (defensive line)^[14]

Second Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (defensive line)^[15]

Third Team Beyond Sports Network All-American (defensive line)

Second Team The Sports Network All-American (defensive line)^[16]

2014 East-West Shrine Game invitee

• Andrew Pierce

Second Team CAA All-Conference (running back)^[14]

Third Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (running back)^[15]

Ranking movements

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes

	Week
Poll	Pre	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	Final
Sports Network	RV	RV	RV	RV	RV	24	RV	RV	RV	21	15	21	RV	RV	—
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References

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