Delaware FCS Spring Football 2021 Playoff Capsule

 

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens

CAA

 
2020-21 Record: 5-0, 4-0
Coach:  Danny Rocco
 
Big Wins: 3/27 at Rhode Island (35-21), 4/17 at Villanova (27-20)
Bad Losses: None
 
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Dejoun Lee, RB, 498 yards
Passing: Nolan Henderson, QB, 988 yards
Receiving: Thyrick Pitts, WR, 368 yards
Tackles: Johnny Buchanan, LB, 27
Sacks: Chase McGowan, DE, 4.0
Interceptions: Nijuel Hill, DB, 2: Joe Zubillaga, LB, 2
 
2021 Spring Team Stats:
Rushing Offense:  214.0 (12th in nation, 3rd in conference)
Passing Offense: 186.0 (59, 5)
Total Offense: 400.0 (26, 3)
Scoring Offense: 34.2 (14, 2)
Rushing Defense: 88.2 (12, 4)
Pass Defense: 109.5 (2, 1)
Total Defense: 197.8 (3, 2)
Scoring Defense: 9.5 (3, 1)
Turnover Margin: 2.25 (3, 1)
Sacks: 1.50 (66, 8)
Sacks Allowed: 1.75 (38, 5)
 
Recent Playoff Appearances:
 
2018First RoundLost to James Madison
2010Second RoundDefeated Lehigh
2010QuarterfinalsDefeated New Hampshire
2010SemifinalsDefeated Georgia Southern
2010ChampionshipLost to Eastern Washington
2007First RoundDefeated Delaware State
2007QuarterfinalsDefeated Northern Iowa
2007SemifinalsDefeated Southern Illinois
2007ChampionshipLost to Appalachian State
2004First RoundDefeated Lafayette
2004QuarterfinalsLost to William & Mary
2003First RoundDefeated Southern Illinois
2003QuarterfinalsDefeated Northern Iowa
2003SemifinalsDefeated Wofford
2003ChampionshipDefeated Colgate
2000First RoundDefeated Portland State
2000QuarterfinalsDefeated Lehigh
2000SemifinalsLost to Georgia Southern
1997First RoundDefeated Hofstra
1997QuarterfinalsDefeated Georgia Southern
1997SemifinalsLost to McNeese State
1996First RoundLost to Marshall
1995First RoundDefeated Hofstra
1995QuarterfinalsLost to McNeese State
1993First RoundDefeated Montana
1993QuarterfinalsLost to Marshall
1992First RoundDefeated Samford
1992QuarterfinalsDefeated Louisiana Monroe
1992SemifinalsLost to Marshall
1991First RoundLost to James Madison
 
*all team stats through 4/12