2013 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team

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2013 record 7–5 (4–4 CAA) Offensive coordinator Sean Devine (1st year) Defensive coordinator Tim Weaver (1st year)		Head coach Dave Brock (1st year) Offensive scheme Spread

Conference Colonial Athletic Association

The 2013 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware in the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by first-year head coach Dave Brock and played their home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware. They were a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). They finished the season 7–5, 4–4 in CAA play to finish in a three-way tie for fifth place.

Previous season

Delaware started 2012 strong with a four-game winning streak over West Chester, Delaware State, Bucknell, and William & Mary. After their peak at #9 in the polls, the Hens finished the season by losing six out of their final seven games, with the only victory against Rhode Island. Former coach K. C. Keeler was fired in January 2013, and most of the staff was released with his departure.

Recruiting class

The Blue Hens received 12 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 6, 2013.

Transfers

On February 6, 2013, it was announced that Delaware added two transfers for the 2013 season: junior linebacker Kennedy Ogbonna from ASA The College For Excellence and junior running back Jordan Thomas from Rutgers University. Greyshirted linebacker Eric Patton was added to the roster for the 2013 season as well.

Preseason awards

Sean Baner

Michael Johnson

Bobby Kennedy

Zach Kerr

Andrew Pierce

Jeff Williams

Conference predictions

Delaware was predicted to finish sixth in the CAA Preseason Poll.

FCS Coaches Poll

Delaware received 47 points in the Preseason Coaches Poll, resulting in the 30th highest total. Four of Delaware's CAA opponents received a Top 25 ranking (#9 Villanova, #12 Towson, #14 Richmond, and #15 James Madison). Three additional opponents, two from the CAA, for the season received votes (Wagner, Maine, and Albany).

The Sports Network FCS Poll

Delaware received 130 points in the Preseason Sports Network FCS Poll, placing them in 32nd. Of the CAA opponents that the Hens will face in 2013, four received a Top 25 position: #5 Villanova, #11 Towson, #15 Richmond, and #19 James Madison. In addition, three opponents for 2013 received votes: Wagner, Albany, and William & Mary.

Schedule

Source: Schedule

Navy

Navy was coming off a loss to Arizona State in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl in 2012.

Most lopsided Navy win in series all-time.

Navy would go on to play in the Armed Forces Bowl, defeating Middle Tennessee.

Wagner

Wagner was coming off a share of the NEC championship and a Second Round loss to Eastern Washington in 2012.

#23 Maine

Most lopsided Maine win in series all-time.

First time Delaware allowed 60+ points in regulation since a September 24, 1921 loss to Pennsylvania (89–0).

Maine would go on to win the CAA championship, and fall in the Second Round to New Hampshire.

Albany

Albany was coming off a share of the NEC championship in 2012.

#7 Towson

Towson was coming off a shared CAA championship in 2012.

Towson would go on to play in the National Championship Game, falling to North Dakota State.

Richmond

Richmond was coming off a shared CAA championship in 2012.

Villanova

Villanova was coming off a shared CAA championship, and a First Round loss to Stony Brook in 2012.

Postseason

Following the losing streak to close the season, the Blue Hens failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Postseason Awards

Nick Boyle

Pat Callaway

Eric Enderson

Brandon Heath