The Hornets will play the Fightin' Blue Hens on Thursday, August 28th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Delaware Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025 college football season has begun, with Delaware State and Delaware scheduled to matchup at Delaware Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2024 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Delaware State had a 95.67 conference power ranking in the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Delaware in the 2024 season was 98.33.
- Away Delaware State - At the end of the 2024 regular season, Delaware State had a 1-6 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the MEAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Delaware - Delaware finished the 2024 regular season with a 7-0 record as a home team. They ranked 1st in the CAA Conference for home team wins in 2024.
- Points Scored - Delaware State wound up 6th (212) in the MEAC Conference, with Delaware ranked 2nd (384) for points scored in the 2024 CAA Conference.
- Points Against - Delaware State finished 1st (446) in the MEAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Delaware wound up 15th (231) in the 2024 CAA Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Delaware State had a 1-11 regular season overall record, with Delaware notching a 9-2 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Are you ready for some football madness at Delaware Stadium this Thursday?
Delaware State hopes to turn things around with a tough matchup against Delaware.
With a 1-11 record last season, can the away team shock the home crowd?
Delaware, coming off a strong 9-2 season, is looking for another big win.
Get in on the action and bet on this game with SportsBetting3.com.
Review the odds below and place your bets for an exciting Week 1 showdown.
Best Hornets at Fightin' Blue Hens Odds
| Underdog Delaware State | Favorite Delaware |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Delaware is a -30.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Delaware State is a +30.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 55.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 55.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Delaware State
Delaware
8/28/25 7:00pm EDT | +30.5 -110-30.5 -110 |
Underdog Delaware State - Delaware State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +30.5 Delaware State underdog bet wins if they lose by 30 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 31 or more.
Favorite Delaware - Delaware bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -30.5 Delaware favorite bet wins if they win by 31 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 30 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Delaware State at Delaware Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Delaware State
Delaware
8/28/25 7:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 1 | Delaware State vs Delaware Thursday, August 28th, 2025 | DEL 35, DSU 17 Delaware Stadium | Delaware by 18 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| MEAC | |||||||||
| Delaware State | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 35 | 0-0 | 0-1 | L1 |
| C-USA | |||||||||
| Delaware | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 17 | 1-0 | 0-0 | W1 |
Delaware State & Delaware Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Delaware State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Delaware State YR: futures available
Delaware Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Delaware YR: futures available
Delaware State & Delaware Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Delaware State vs Delaware | DEL 35, DSU 17 Thursday, August 28th, 2025 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Delaware State vs Delaware | DEL 35, DSU 17 Thursday, August 28th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Delaware vs Colorado | Saturday, September 6th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 3 | UConn vs Delaware | Saturday, September 13th, 2025 3:00 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Delaware vs FIU | Saturday, September 20th, 2025 6:00 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | Western Kentucky vs Delaware | Friday, October 3rd, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | Delaware vs Jacksonville State | Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Middle Tennessee vs Delaware | Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Delaware vs Liberty | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Louisiana Tech vs Delaware | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 3:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Delaware vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 1:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Delaware vs Wake Forest | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | UTEP vs Delaware | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 1:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Delaware State vs Delaware College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, August 28th, 2025 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Delaware State vs Delaware Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Delaware State vs Delaware Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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