ESPN Bet · as of July 10, 2026
Delaware defeated Delaware State 35–17 to secure a comfortable win. Delaware State covered by 12.5; Game went Under by 3.5. The market closed at Delaware -30.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Delaware -19.9 - a gap of 10.6 points toward Delaware State, of which 9.8 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Delaware State lost 35-17 in DeSean Jackson's first game as head coach, showing early struggles in implementing his system against a higher-level opponent.
Running back Marquis Gillis had a strong performance with 130 rushing yards on 17 carries and a 39-yard touchdown reception, providing a reliable weapon for the offense.
The Hornets allowed Delaware quarterback Nick Minicucci to throw for 251 yards and three touchdowns, including a 50-yard score, indicating issues in pass coverage.
A 45-yard interception return for a touchdown by Delaware's Kahlil Ali in the fourth quarter proved costly, highlighting the need for better ball security and defensive discipline.
Despite a quick response touchdown after the interception, the offense struggled to sustain drives, with quarterback Kaiden Bennett showing flashes but unable to keep pace with Delaware's scoring.
At kickoff, conditions at Delaware Stadium were Clear, 67°F with winds of 6 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
67°F
| Measure | Delaware StateAway | DelawareHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 34 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 34 miles | 0 miles |
| Body clock | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| Rest | Season opener | Season opener |
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