Delaware at Colorado - 2025 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 6th 2025 (3:30 PM EDT)
Colorado -23.5 (49.5) (-2500)  Open: -23.5 | 50.0
Colorado 31 - Delaware: 7

 
Blue Hens (2 - 1) (1 - 2 - 0)
Coach Ryan Carty (26 - 11)
Avg Score : 29 - 30 (7 - 31 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6.7 - 5.3 (#67)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 8)
COLO 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: Colorado -15   (SP+ COLO -14)

Projected Score: DEL: 17 - COLO: 32 (48)
COLO Win prob: 96% | Cover: 54%
DEL Travel: 1559 miles, 2 hrs ahead
Buffaloes (1 - 2) (1 - 2 - 0)
Coach Deion Sanders (13 - 11)
Avg Score : 24 - 23 (26 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.1 - 7.9 (#115)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 7) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 2)
 
Delaware's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/28 Delaware vs Delaware State-30.555.5W 35 - 17UN
Sat 9/6 Delaware at Colorado+23.549.5L 7 - 31UN
Sat 9/13 Delaware vs UConn+8.552.5W 44 - 41OY
Sat 9/20 Delaware at Florida International+6.055.5
BYE WEEK
Fri 10/3 Delaware vs Western Kentucky+2
BYE WEEK
Wed 10/15 Delaware at Jacksonville State-2
Wed 10/22 Delaware vs Middle Tennessee-16
Sat 11/1 Delaware at Liberty+8.5
Sat 11/8 Delaware vs Louisiana Tech-1.5
Sat 11/15 Delaware at Sam Houston-7.5
Sat 11/22 Delaware at Wake Forest+13.5
Sat 11/29 Delaware vs UTEP-1.5

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 3, Bad 4, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 3, Bad 4, Poor 4
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Delaware's Schedule
Colorado's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Colorado vs Georgia Tech+4.055.5L 20 - 27UN
Sat 9/6 Colorado vs Delaware-23.549.5W 31 - 7UY
Fri 9/12 Colorado at Houston+4.045.5L 20 - 36ON
Sat 9/20 Colorado vs Wyoming-12.544.5
Sat 9/27 Colorado vs BYU+7
Sat 10/4 Colorado at TCU+17
Sat 10/11 Colorado vs Iowa State+8.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/25 Colorado at Utah+19.5
Sat 11/1 Colorado vs Arizona+3
Sat 11/8 Colorado at West Virginia+6
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Colorado vs Arizona State+9
Sat 11/29 Colorado at Kansas State+5.5

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 8, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 7, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Colorado's Schedule

Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
DEL#58 (.22)47% (44)28.747% (54)3.36 (33)7447% (47)1953.5 (96)#106 (.21)42% (85)29.737% (52)48% (114)3.73 (73)28.710.7
COLO#65 (.21)37% (113)23.736% (118)2.73 (93)12638% (103)2105.42 (17)#95 (.18)47% (114)23.348% (110)44% (100)3.5 (68)41.70.72
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
DEL0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
COLO#35 (.24)44% (48)44% (73)2.76 (110)6645% (34)3024.34 (28)#22 (.09)38% (30)40% (43)36% (17)3.3 (21)62.80.91.8



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
DEL Offense328.7747%3.511526974195443%57%47%47%18%.22
COLO Defense323.31746.6%3.52 - - - - - 64%36%48%44%13%.18
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
DEL Defense329.73142.4%3.730.7 - - - - - 51%49%37%48%21%.21
COLO Offense323.725.537%5.420.7183361262104.242%58%36%38%17%.21

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Delaware318:231543%60%328.710.762.3123.7
Colorado327:5618.337%75%4.741.70.7241.7028.7
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
DEL Offense343% (113)47% (54)18.37441 (127)-.01 (110)3.36 (33)71% (67)10% (83)0.68 (126)
COLO Defense364% (133)48% (110) - - - - .07 (71)3.12 (104)75% (80)8% (102)0.99 (78)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
DEL Defense351% (81)37% (52) - - - - .28 (125)2.89 (81)75% (80)16% (8)1.47 (130)
COLO Offense342% (118)36% (118)30125.74.25 (62).24 (41)2.73 (93)67% (86)12% (113)1.53 (6)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
DEL Offense357% (21)47% (47)16.326.7194.77.311.94 (72)1 (23).4 (45)1.6 (58)34% (104)33% (54).46 (46)8% (125)2.2 (49)
COLO Defense336% (6)44% (100) - - - - - - 2 (56).37 (111)1.7 (106)28% (117)31% (84).2 (57)5% (84)1.8 (43)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
DEL Defense349% (66)48% (114) - - - - - - 2 (56).14 (51)1.5 (70)38% (20)42% (128).71 (131)5% (80)2.6 (130)
COLO Offense358% (18)38% (103)19.331.32106.710.94 (72)2 (60).2 (91)1.5 (75)39% (123)39% (28).55 (31)5% (60)2.2 (43)

Delaware's Power Ratings
Delaware's Power Rating: -3.06 #87
Delaware's Offense Rating: 8.85 #87
Delaware's Defense Rating: 11.91 #89
2025 Talent Rating: 282.00 #133
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Delaware's 2025 Expected Record: 6.7 - 5.3
Delaware's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -13.8 #118
Delaware's Offense SP+ Rating: 21.4 #110
Delaware's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85

Power Ratings Matchup
Delaware: -3.06   Colorado: 6.46

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Delaware: -13.8   Colorado: 0.4




Colorado's Power Ratings
Colorado's Power Rating: 6.46 #62
Colorado's Offense Rating: 15.81 #49
Colorado's Defense Rating: 8.29 #74
2025 Talent Rating: 750.00 #66
Blue Chip Ratio: 21 #25
Colorado's 2025 Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Colorado's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 0.4 #69
Colorado's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.4 #63
Colorado's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.9 #75

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 798.25
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85


Delaware Scoring
Offense: 28.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 7
Defense: 29.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 31

Delaware's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Colorado 32
Delaware 17


Total Points: 48

Colorado Scoring
Offense: 23.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 25.5
Defense: 23.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 17

Colorado's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202509/06Colorado31Delaware7ColoradoColorado -23.5Colorado49.5Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Colorado110 Overs
Delaware001 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 00 - 1

(#87) Delaware Info
Power Rating: -3.06 #87
Offense Rating: 8.85 #87
Defense Rating: 11.91 #89
Overall SP+ Rating: -13.8 #118
Offense SP+ Rating: 21.4 #110
Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Talent Rating: 282.00 #133
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Expected Record: 6.7 - 5.3

Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 43%
Good Offense Success Rate of 47%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.5 PPO
Avg Run Success 47%
Avg Pass Success 47%
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 42%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.73 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 37%
Awful Pass Def Success 48%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor Field Position

Delaware has won 1 straight
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )

Delaware Notes
(9/9) QB Minicucci 18/36 for 312 yds at Colorado
(8/29) QB Minicucci v good vs Del St, run def awful
(7/15) WR has some pieces, need to see how they fit
(7/12) Could be successful in 1st year w/ return prod
(7/11) OL has good size, impressive for FBS jump
(7/11) Def has a lot back, good production.
(3/24) QBs Marker/Minicucci both played a lot LY
(3/24) RB Silver/St. Fleur exp'd. Depth?
(3/24) HC Carty successful, runs spread/tempo Off

Delaware Highlights
Delaware Front 7 is disruptive (#8)
Delaware commits very few Penalties (#6)

Delaware Deficiencies
Delaware Can Not Run the Ball (#129)
Delaware gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#120)

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatCOLODEL
OverallOver#83#71
OffenseOff#98#67
DefenseDef#74#76
Special TeamsST#43#54
PassingPass#108#79
RushingRush#88#30
Run BlockRBLK#78#79
Pass BlockPBLK#9#48
Route RunningWR Rt#93#66
TacklingTkl#62#98
Run DefenseR Def#74#63
Pass Rush DefPRush#44#102
Coverage DefCov#96#81

Rematch from Week 2
Colorado -23.5 (49.5)
Colorado won vs Delaware this year (31-7)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Folsom Field
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: DEL | COLO
Depth Chart: DEL | COLO
Rosters: DEL | COLO
(#62) Colorado Info
Power Rating: 6.46 #62
Offense Rating: 15.81 #49
Defense Rating: 8.29 #74
Overall SP+ Rating: 0.4 #69
Offense SP+ Rating: 28.4 #63
Defense SP+ Rating: 27.9 #75
Talent Rating: 750.00 #66
Blue Chip Ratio: 21 #25
Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9

Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 42%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 5.42 PPO
Awful Run Success 36%
Poor Pass Success 38%
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 47%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.5 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 48%
Poor Pass Def Success 44%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position

Colorado has lost 1 straight
Colorado has lost 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 1 - 1 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread)

Colorado Notes
(9/9) QB Ryan Saub starting vs Houston
(9/8) QB shuffle, #3 Staub played best vs Del
(8/29) Prime's clock management is an abomination
(8/29) Salter OK, run off better, run defense mauled
(8/26) QB1 Kaidon Salter starter, Fr. Lewis backup
(7/22) Very quiet, Prime health issues. Bad signs
(5/1) Watch Fr WR Q Gibson, will play early and KR
(4/11) RB Augustave no longer on team, led RB LY
(4/4) So. Jordan Seaton (OT) a top OT via PFF
(3/19) RBs bad LY in passing Off. Any ballers?

Colorado Highlights
Colorado offense is explosive (#12)
Colorado offense is good in red zone (#17)
Colorado has a great TO Margin (#28)

Colorado Deficiencies
Colorado offense is really bad (#113)
Colorado run game is really bad (#118)
Colorado pass game is really bad (#103)
Colorado has a bad defense (#114)
Colorado has a bad defensive line (#104)


  
Delaware's OC Terence Archer
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Nick Minicucci6910665%828517.8
Zach Marker3838%21002.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jo'Nathan Silver3226028.170
Viron Ellison Jr.229404.313
Nick Minicucci346942.013
Saeed St. Fleur32709.013
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Kyre Duplessis17263215.568
Jake Thaw11177116.150
Ja'Carree Kelly9124113.867
Sean Wilson10118011.832

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Delaware's DC Manny Rojas
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
KT Seay241000
Gavin Moul223001
Dillon Trainer193210
Mysonne Pollard161000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dillon Trainer193210
Kaeden Singleton11100
Trace Scott72100
Nate Evans61101
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jamarion Kolagbodi30002
Anthony Crenshaw121001
Jason Scott100001

Colorado's OC Pat Shurmur
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Ryan Staub264558%361328.0
Kaidon Salter (Tr)304468%261105.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Simeon Price (Tr)1913617.238
Micah Welch237613.322
Kaidon Salter (Tr)226823.121
Dekalon Taylor (Tr)106106.123
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Sincere Brown (Tr)6135122.571
Joseph Williams (Tr)8117114.637
Dekalon Taylor (Tr)10106210.622
Omarion Miller493023.339

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Colorado's DC Robert Livingston
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tawfiq Byard (Tr)182101
Reginald Hughes (Tr)160020
Martavius French (Tr)153100
Carter Stoutmire130003
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Martavius French (Tr)153100
Keaten Wade113120
Quency Wiggins21120
Tawfiq Byard (Tr)182101
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Carter Stoutmire130003
Preston Hodge100002
Tawfiq Byard (Tr)182101