Delaware at Virginia - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Delaware Blue Hens at Virginia Cavaliers

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Saturday, September 26th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Scott Stadium - Charlottesville, VA

 
Blue Hens (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Ryan Carty (33 - 17)
Avg Score : 29 - 31 (23 - 39 on Road)
Record Prediction: 0 - 2 (#94)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
DEL coming off BYE
UVA is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Virginia -22.5  (SP+ UVA -22)
Projected Score: DEL: 17 - UVA: 39 (56)
UVA Win prob: 95% | Cover: 53%
DEL Travel: 187 miles
Cavaliers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Tony Elliott (22 - 26)
Avg Score : 31 - 20 (36 - 18 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9 - 3 (#14)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 4) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 5)
 
Delaware's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/12 Delaware at Vanderbilt+27.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/26 Delaware at Virginia+22.5

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
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
Virginia's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/29 Virginia vs NC State-5
Sat 9/12 Virginia vs Norfolk State-34.5
Sat 9/19 Virginia at West Virginia-8.5
Sat 9/26 Virginia vs Delaware-22.5
Sat 10/3 Virginia at Florida State-0.5
Sat 10/10 Virginia vs Syracuse-18.5
Sat 10/17 Virginia at SMU+5.5
Fri 10/23 Virginia vs Duke-6.5
Sat 10/31 Virginia at Wake Forest-1
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/14 Virginia vs California-10.5
Sat 11/21 Virginia vs North Carolina-14
Sat 11/28 Virginia at Virginia Tech-9

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Virginia'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#59 (.19)44% (51)2943% (74)2.92 (70)11944% (46)2923.52 (89)#111 (.22)42% (75)3139% (38)45% (114)4.04 (107)49.91.51.5
UVA#64 (.18)42% (82)30.844% (63)3.04 (53)18041% (79)2393.56 (82)#17 (.06)37% (20)19.639% (30)37% (22)3.01 (17)44.111.4
 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
UVA0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
DEL Offense132922.843.8%3.521.5234111192923.840%58%43%44%15%.19
UVA Defense1419.617.737.4%3.011.4 - - - - - 51%47%39%37%18%.06
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
DEL Defense133139.242.1%4.041.5 - - - - - 47%51%39%45%16%.22
UVA Offense1430.836.441.6%3.561224191802394.650%49%44%41%14%.18

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
Delaware1330:1822.842%53%5.349.91.51.56.22229
Virginia1432:1621.650%47%5.344.111.44.82.1330.7
Run Game Stats (2026)
 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 Offense1340% (127)43% (74)31.4119.23.820 (49).05 (99)2.92 (70)69% (91)9% (71)0.94 (80)
UVA Defense1451% (77)39% (30) - - - - .04 (33)2.75 (42)71% (70)9% (77)0.92 (46)
 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 Defense1347% (38)39% (38) - - - - .19 (119)2.87 (67)68% (46)11% (42)1.27 (135)
UVA Offense1450% (66)44% (63)38.9179.94.629 (11).19 (30)3.04 (53)81% (11)8% (23)1.06 (31)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
DEL Offense1358% (10)44% (46)25.941.6291.5711.324 (86)8 (20).27 (61)1.4 (113)32% (82)29% (84).26 (88)6% (72)2.1 (55)
UVA Defense1447% (53)37% (22) - - - - - - 14 (38).15 (24)1.5 (44)32% (59)23% (3).11 (8)9% (5)1.9 (25)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
DEL Defense1351% (99)45% (114) - - - - - - 14 (75).29 (86)1.5 (62)32% (53)34% (124).41 (116)5% (95)2.1 (101)
UVA Offense1449% (71)41% (79)22.535.1239.16.810.618 (50)10 (60).24 (76)1.5 (73)32% (85)33% (34).36 (46)6% (65)1.9 (114)

Delaware's Power Ratings
Delaware's Power Rating: -6.42  #99
Delaware's Offense Rating: 11.00  #85
Delaware's Defense Rating: 22.42  #120
2026 Talent Rating: 340.00  #133
Blue Chip Ratio: 0%  #103
Delaware's 2026 Expected Record: 0.0 - 2.0
Delaware's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.9  #109
Delaware's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.2  #73
Delaware's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.2  #126

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 485.09
Average Power Five Talent: 910.69
Average FBS Talent: 728.9

Power Ratings Matchup
Delaware: -6.42   Virginia: 13.615

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Delaware: -10.9   Virginia: 11.1




Virginia's Power Ratings
Virginia's Power Rating: 13.615  #34
Virginia's Offense Rating: 15.05  #57
Virginia's Defense Rating: 8.92  #28
2026 Talent Rating: 920.00  #29
Blue Chip Ratio: 2  #73
Virginia's 2026 Expected Record: 9.0 - 3.0
Virginia's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 11.1  #31
Virginia's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.8  #56
Virginia's Defense SP+ Rating: 18.1  #19

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 905.41
Average Power Five Talent: 910.69
Average FBS Talent: 728.9


Delaware Scoring
Offense: 29 PPG
Offense on Road: 22.8
Defense: 31 PPG
Defense on Road: 39.2

Delaware's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Virginia 39
Delaware 17

Projected Total Points: 56
Virginia Scoring
Offense: 30.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 36.4
Defense: 19.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 17.7

Virginia's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Virginia000 Overs
Delaware000 Unders

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

(#99) DEL at (#34) UVA
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatDELUVA
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #99 #34
SP+SP+ #109 #31
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #133 #29
Blue ChipsBC% #103 #73
Virginia Notes
(2/15) Vibes: Hopeful, '25 was big boost, want more
(2/6) WR Edrine (#2 LY) arrested, no longer w team
(2/6) QB Pribula (Miz) is good, mobile, rec from injury
(2/6) RB 3 portals, good unit w depth & rotation
(2/6) WR counting on 3 portals & depth w limited exp
(2/6) OL good LY & has 3 back and decent depth
(2/6) DL added 7 portals, lots of G5 risers. Unclear
(2/6) LB corp strong that can go at least 6 deep
(2/6) CB & Saf each 4 portal adds. CB looks like big ?
(2/4) Overall talent #'s back to normal after '25 jump
(2/2) HC Elliott saved job LY, but now has to rebuild
Virginia Injury Report
Delaware on Offense
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 40%
CategoryCat
DEL OffUVA Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #51 #20
ExplosiveExp #63 #35
PPAPPA #59 #17
PowerPwr #85 #28
SP+SP+ #73 #19
Pts POPPO #89 #17
HavocHav #67 #23
Delaware Run Game
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 40%
CategoryCat
DEL OffUVA Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #74 #30
Run ExplRExp #80 #46
PPAExp #99 #33
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #70 #42
Stuff RateStuff #92 #68
TackleTak - NR
Delaware Pass Game
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 40%
CategoryCat
DEL OffUVA Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #46 #22
Pass ExplPExl #113 #44
PPAExp #61 #24
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #71 #77
DB HavocDB #72 #5
Virginia on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 50%
CategoryCatUVA OffDEL Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #82 #75
ExplosiveExp #43 #130
PPAPPA #64 #111
PowerPwr #57 #120
SP+SP+ #56 #126
Pts POPPO #82 #107
HavocHav #39 #65
Virginia Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 50%
CategoryCat
UVA OffDEL Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #63 #38
Run ExplRExp #31 #135
PPAExp #30 #119
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #53 #67
Stuff RateStuff #32 #35
TackleTak - NR
Virginia Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 50%
CategoryCatUVA OffDEL Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #79 #114
Pass ExplPExl #73 #62
PPAExp #76 #86
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #23 #42
DB HavocDB #65 #95
Program Comparison
UVA 5 Year Profile: Improving Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Up to Average P4

DEL 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'26 Profile: Down to Below Avg G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Scott Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
DEL's OC Terence Archer (been OC for 3 years)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Nick Minicucci32251463%36712377.1
Braden Streeter121963%98115.2
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jo'Nathan Silver11965255.570
Viron Ellison Jr.11746243.920
Nick Minicucci112235102.129
Kaderris Roberts (Tr)4821504.515
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Sean Wilson66850312.951
Bryson Graves (Tr)3533029.439
Donovan Lewis20219111.030
Jo'Nathan Silver2920317.036

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DEL's DC Manny Rojas (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Gavin Moul1127223
KT Seay916001
Blake Matthews544043
Kahlil Ali503112
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Trace Scott194320
Gavin Moul1127223
Noah Matthews307251
Brandon Gorham72210
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jamarion Kolagbodi281006
Gavin Moul1127223
Blake Matthews544043

UVA's OC Des Kitchings (been OC for 3 years)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Beau Pribula (Tr)18227067%19461197.2
Eli Holstein (Tr)7712562%10811268.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jekail Middlebrook (Tr)14075245.472
Solomon Beebe (Tr)5633866.081
Beau Pribula (Tr)9529763.149
Peyton Lewis (Tr)7029074.132
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jacquon Gibson (Tr)6361609.850
Dashawn Martin33507415.475
Jekail Middlebrook (Tr)40412310.348
Tyson Davis (Tr)25323212.936

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UVA's DC John Rudzinski (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaylen Jones (Tr)665001
Kamren Robinson644221
Jalen McNair (Tr)502014
Maddox Marcellus493211
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Zion Wilson (Tr)4210641
Nnanna Anyanwu (Tr)217541
Fisher Camac446424
Jason Hammond333340
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Donavon Platt342006
Jalen McNair (Tr)502014
Fisher Camac446424