Delaware: 2026 Week 11 recap

Delaware sits at 117th nationally after a 4–4 record through nine games, with its rating holding steady at −11.7. The Fightin' Blue Hens' most recent outing—a 35–21 road win over Western Kentucky in Week 9—showed offensive teeth, but the underlying numbers tell a more complicated story. A red-zone touchdown rate of just 17% suggests plenty of opportunities squandered in close quarters, and third-down conversions at 42% point to inconsistency when rhythm matters. GIE projects 6.2 expected wins for the season, meaning Delaware is tracking slightly ahead of that pace. Next up is a road trip to Kennesaw State in Week 10; playoff odds remain at zero, so every remaining game is essentially a sprint to salvage a mediocre year.