Western Kentucky at Delaware Game Matchup
Western Kentucky logo Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Delaware Blue HensDelaware logo
Friday, October 3rd 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Delaware Stadium - Newark, DE

 
Hilltoppers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 25 - 25 (25 - 34 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7 - 5 (#51)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 10)
WKU 2nd straight Road Game
DEL coming off BYE
Our Line: Western Kentucky -2.5   (SP+ WKU -7)
Projected Score: WKU: 15 - DEL: 13 (25)
WKU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
WKU Travel: 609 miles, 1 hrs behind
Blue Hens (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Ryan Carty (26 - 11)
Avg Score : 0 - 0 (0 - 0 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.9 - 7.1 (#98)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 10)
 
Western Kentucky's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/22 Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston-7.50.0
Fri 8/29 Western Kentucky vs North Alabama-11.5
Sat 9/6 Western Kentucky at Toledo+13
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 Western Kentucky vs Nevada-8
Sat 9/27 Western Kentucky at Missouri State-4
Fri 10/3 Western Kentucky at Delaware-2.5
BYE WEEK
Tue 10/14 Western Kentucky vs Florida International-5.5
Tue 10/21 Western Kentucky at Louisiana Tech-2
Sat 11/1 Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State-9.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee-8.5
Sat 11/22 Western Kentucky at LSU+40
Sat 11/29 Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State-5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 10
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 10
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Western Kentucky's Schedule
Delaware's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/28 Delaware vs Delaware State-7
Sat 9/6 Delaware at Colorado+23.5
Sat 9/13 Delaware vs UConn+10
Sat 9/20 Delaware vs Florida International+4
BYE WEEK
Fri 10/3 Delaware vs Western Kentucky+2.5
BYE WEEK
Wed 10/15 Delaware at Jacksonville State+0
Wed 10/22 Delaware vs Middle Tennessee-3.5
Sat 11/1 Delaware at Liberty+19
Sat 11/8 Delaware vs Louisiana Tech-2
Sat 11/15 Delaware at Sam Houston+2
Sat 11/22 Delaware at Wake Forest+12.5
Sat 11/29 Delaware vs UTEP+0.5

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

Predictions for Delaware's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 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
WKU#66 (.19)42% (83)24.938% (117)2.78 (108)11045% (33)2653.83 (78)#95 (.21)45% (102)24.648% (113)40% (60)3.66 (54)41.31.71.5
DEL0%00%000%000%00%0%0000
 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
WKU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
DEL0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WKU Offense1424.924.941.8%3.831.7193741102653.545%55%38%45%16%.19
DEL Defense0000%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WKU Defense1424.633.944.7%3.661.5 - - - - - 63%36%48%40%13%.21
DEL Offense0000%00000000%0%0%0%0%

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Western Kentucky1427:5219.341%59%4.141.31.71.54.91.6029.7
Delaware00:000NAN%0%0000000100
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
WKU Offense1445% (105)38% (117)31.1109.73.514 (98).01 (121)2.78 (108)69% (100)11% (87)0.95 (75)
DEL Defense00%0% - - - - 00%0%0
 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
WKU Defense1463% (134)48% (113) - - - - .19 (103)3.36 (116)77% (93)9% (88)0.9 (35)
DEL Offense00%0%000000%0%0

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WKU Offense1455% (26)45% (33)22.133.5264.67.91228 (15)12 (85).36 (28)1.6 (59)33% (91)30% (91).29 (89)6% (56)1.9 (100)
DEL Defense00%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WKU Defense1436% (1)40% (60) - - - - - - 10 (66).29 (99)1.8 (128)28% (116)29% (47).23 (37)3% (132)2.1 (92)
DEL Offense00%0%000000000%0%0%0

Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: -17.79 #116
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 5.91 #119
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 23.70 #114
2025 Talent Rating: 504.00 #105
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #82
Western Kentucky's 2025 Expected Record: 7.0 - 5.0
Western Kentucky's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -5.8 #85
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 22.4 #102
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.2 #68

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 385.5
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.29

Power Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: -17.79   Delaware: -14.15

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: -5.8   Delaware: -13.0




Delaware's Power Ratings
Delaware's Power Rating: -14.15 #125
Delaware's Offense Rating: 10.73 #89
Delaware's Defense Rating: 31.03 #135
2025 Talent Rating: 172.00 #134
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #62
Delaware's 2025 Expected Record: 4.9 - 7.1
Delaware's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -13.0 #110
Delaware's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.4 #113
Delaware's Defense SP+ Rating: 33.5 #105

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 385.5
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.29


Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 24.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.9
Defense: 24.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 33.9

Western Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Western Kentucky 15
Delaware 13

Projected Total Points: 25
Delaware Scoring
Offense: 0 PPG
Offense at Home: 0
Defense: 0 PPG
Defense at Home: 0

Delaware's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Delaware000 Overs
Western Kentucky000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#116) Western Kentucky Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -17.79 #116
Offense Rating: 5.91 #119
Defense Rating: 23.70 #114
Overall SP+ Rating: -5.8 #85
Offense SP+ Rating: 22.4 #102
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.2 #68
Talent Rating: 504.00 #105
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #82
Expected Record: 7.0 - 5.0

Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 45%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.83 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Good Pass Success 45%
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.66 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 48%
Avg Pass Def Success 40%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


Western Kentucky Notes
(5/2) WR Henry (FCS W Ill) 1,179 yds, 6 TD LY
(3/22) Def avg CUSA, but must rebuild most
(3/22) Def portals 7 DL, 1 LB, 5 DBs.
(3/22) Almost 60% new roster, new OC/DC.
(3/22) New OC Bowie (Alb. Chr.) brought QB McIvor
(3/22) QB McIvor (3k yds/30 TD) a big find for '25
(3/22) RB rebuild. Hart has exp, Hampton some
(3/22) WR complete rebuild. Took 5 portals + 2 TEs
(3/22) OL rebuild. 5 portal adds. Very ?
Western Kentucky     Ratings Matchup     Delaware
Power #116
#125
Off #119
#89
Def #114
#135
Talent #105
#134
SP+ #85
#110
SP+ Off #102
#113
SP+ Def #68
#105

Weather Forecast
Playing in Delaware Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: WKU | DEL
Depth Chart: WKU | DEL
Rosters: WKU | DEL
(#125) Delaware Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -14.15 #125
Offense Rating: 10.73 #89
Defense Rating: 31.03 #135
Overall SP+ Rating: -13.0 #110
Offense SP+ Rating: 20.4 #113
Defense SP+ Rating: 33.5 #105
Talent Rating: 172.00 #134
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #62
Expected Record: 4.9 - 7.1

Team Profile






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Delaware Notes
(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


  
Western Kentucky's OC Rick Bowie
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Maverick McIvor (Tr)31249663%38473077.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
George Hart III4420424.630
Jalen Hampton115705.214
K.D. Hutchinson85106.442
John Cannon (Tr)117017.017
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jairus Mack (Tr)19418022.059
K.D. Hutchinson26392315.174
Isaiah Myers (Tr)13237318.237
Noah Meyers7123117.624

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Western Kentucky's DC DaVon Brown
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaylen Lewis (Tr)432005
Demarko Williams372001
Kent Robinson334204
Braxton Myers (Tr)312002
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kent Robinson334204
Jayden Gray (Tr)143211
Dominic Oliver (Tr)152110
Jaylen Lewis (Tr)432005
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaylen Lewis (Tr)432005
Kent Robinson334204
Braxton Myers (Tr)312002

Delaware's OC Terence Archer
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Zach Marker7413455%10111007.5
Nick Minicucci7912563%8251046.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jo'Nathan Silver7046246.645
Saeed St. Fleur3419125.625
Nick Minicucci4514133.134
Ja'Carree Kelly42406.011
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jake Thaw4133458.129
Max Patterson25286011.439
Ja'Carree Kelly17171110.129
Nicholas Laboy15164110.934

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Delaware's DC Manny Rojas
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Noah Matthews (Tr)71010
Brandon Rehmann (Tr)10000
Kahlil Ali (Tr)10000
Keontae Jenkins (Tr)10001
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Noah Matthews (Tr)71010
Brandon Rehmann (Tr)10000
Kahlil Ali (Tr)10000
Keontae Jenkins (Tr)10001
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Keontae Jenkins (Tr)10001
Noah Matthews (Tr)71010
Brandon Rehmann (Tr)10000