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Week 14 •
Delaware Stadium

UTEP31 @FINAL 61Delaware

2-9 CUSA Power rating: -9.5
5-6 CUSA Power rating: -12.1

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How did the line hold up?

Market line
DEL -4.5
PM Implied
DEL -3.3
Blue Chip model
DEL -0.8
Edge
-3.7UTEP
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2 UTEP2 DEL4 UTEP4 DELModel: DEL -0.8

Betting information

Spread
DEL -4.5
Total
55.5
Odds implied score
UTEP 25.5 – 30.0 DEL
Prediction markets
DEL 63% win chance (Kalshi)

DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026

Delaware defeated UTEP 61–31 in a dominant performance. Delaware covered by 25.5; Game went Over by 36.5. The market closed at Delaware -4.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Delaware -0.8, an edge of 3.7 points toward UTEP.

What are the key factors for UTEP vs Delaware?

Delaware

Strong Offensive Performance

Delaware amassed 527 total yards, with quarterback Nick Minicucci throwing for 311 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing a potent passing attack that could be a key factor in future games.

Defensive Dominance with Turnovers

The defense intercepted five passes, including two by Mysonne Pollard, and returned a fumble for a touchdown, demonstrating a knack for creating turnovers that can swing momentum.

Balanced Scoring and Depth

The Blue Hens scored through the air, on the ground (Greg Spiller's 55-yard TD run), and on defense, indicating multiple scoring threats that make them difficult to defend.

First FBS Season Success

Finishing 6-6 overall and 4-4 in Conference USA, Delaware proved competitive in their inaugural FBS season, building confidence and experience for future matchups.

What were the weather conditions for UTEP vs Delaware?

At kickoff, conditions at Delaware Stadium were Clear, 38°F, wind chill 36°F with winds of 2 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.

What happened in the game?

UTEP travels 1,803 miles to this game, a cross-country trip.

A trip of this length is worth roughly two thirds of a point to the home team on the measured evidence.

Delaware won by 30 in a dominant performance.

Delaware covered the spread comfortably.

The total went Over by 36.5 points.

How do UTEP and Delaware compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favor UTEP (-9.5) over Delaware (-12.1) by 2.6 points on a neutral field. Despite playing at home, Delaware faces a power rating deficit. Check whether the market spread accounts for this gap. Delaware brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.5). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

Where can I find more data on UTEP and Delaware?

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Game & Team Data

Weather

Travel & Rest

Model & Methodology

Delaware won and Delaware covered the spread.

Conditions

as of November 29, 2025 Game-time

Clear

38°F

Rain0%
Precip0.00"
Humidity55%
Wind2 mph WNW
Gusts3 mph
Wind chill36°F
Snow chance0%
Wind map for UTEP at Delaware: aerial view of Delaware Stadium, wind from the WNW at 1.8 mph, gusting to 3.4 mph

Quick facts

Week
Week 14
Kickoff (local)
01:00 PM EST
Venue
Delaware Stadium
Capacity
18,500
Elevation
105 ft
Surface
Artificial Turf

Travel and rest

UTEPAway DelawareHome
This week1,803 miles0 miles
Last weekHome game692 miles
Season total9,963 miles10,278 miles
Body clock11:0013:00
Rest7 days7 days

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