Delaware
Blue Hens hope to end losing skid in FCS playoffs
The Blue Hens open up NCAA FCS playoffs at dwelling in opposition to Saint Francis Saturday.
UD slipped into the playoffs regardless of shedding their final two video games and three of their ultimate 4, however shall be within the pleasant confines of Delaware Stadium.
This primary spherical contest is a rematch of the Hens’ 2021 season opener – a win over Saint Francis 27-to-10.
This yr, Saint Francis is 9-2 and gained the Northeast Convention.
First-year coach Ryan Carty says they’re a well-balanced workforce.
“I feel they appear good. We’re operating right into a workforce right here with a prime ten protection within the nation, and I feel a prime 15 offense within the nation. They have been successful by margins of 20’s, 30’s, a 9 sport win streak right here to complete the season. It is a robust out. They are a good soccer workforce.”
The 2 groups have one widespread opponent – they each misplaced to Richmond this season.
Kickoff in Newark is at 2 pm Saturday.