Delaware defeated UTEP 61–31 in a dominant performance. Delaware covered by 25.5; Game went Over by 36.5.
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At kick-off, conditions at Delaware Stadium were Clear, 38.3°F, Wind Chill 35.6°F with winds of 1.8 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel below.
38.3°F
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.
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.
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.
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.
UTEP travels 1,803 miles to this game, a cross-country trip.
UTEP arrives with a 2-hour body clock disadvantage.
Delaware won by 30 in a dominant performance.
Delaware covered the spread comfortably.
The total went Over by 36.5 points.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour 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.
Delaware won and Delaware covered the spread.
