Delaware Blue Hens vs MTSU Blue Raiders Prediction, 10/13/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Delaware Blue Hens vs MTSU Blue Raiders

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Location: Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, TN

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Raiders (+1.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium is where the MTSU Blue Raiders (2-3) will take on the Delaware Blue Hens (2-3) on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. MTSU opens this matchup as 1-point dogs. The total has been set at 47.5.

The Delaware Blue Hens step onto the field holding a record of 2-3 for this season. In their last contest, the Blue Hens took on the Virginia Cavaliers and took a loss by a score of 42-3. The Delaware Blue Hens ran the football 30 times and totaled 89 yds, which had them averaging 3.0 yds per carry. Overall, they ran 57 plays which totaled 160 yds. Delaware surrendered 33 completions on 44 tries for 437 yards, and a completion rate of 75.0%. Against the run, the Blue Hens gave up 119 yards on 41 tries, which is 2.9 yards per run allowed.

The Blue Hens have earned 1,799 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Delaware has compiled 8 touchdowns through the air and 5 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 7 different times. Delaware has accrued 95 first downs, and they have committed 23 infractions for 226 yards. As a team they are averaging 98.8 yards on the ground which is 132nd in the country. Concerning scoring points, the Delaware Blue Hens have an average of 21.4 points per game.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Blue Hens have allowed 1,264 yards which ranks them 90th in the country. They have yielded 252.8 yards per contest via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 58.5%. In total, they are giving up 389.6 yards per outing which ranks them 106th in D-1. They have surrendered 8 touchdowns via the pass as well as 8 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing 3.7 yards per rushing attempt and 136.8 rushing yards per contest for the season. Overall, they have given up 684 yards via the ground game in 5 games. The Blue Hens sit in 87th in D-1 regarding team defense, conceding 25.6 PPG.

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The Blue Raiders head into this matchup 2-3 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Blue Raiders took a defeat with a final score of 55-0 against the Kansas Jayhawks. MTSU relinquished 58 rushing attempts for 480 yards (8.3 yards per rush). The Blue Raiders passing defense gave up a completion rate of 64.0%, surrendering 226 yards on 16 out of 25 through the air. The Blue Raiders finished the game with a total of 136 yards and they ran 42 plays (3.2 yards per play). MTSU ran the football for 3.4 yards per carry, finishing with 55 yards on 16 attempts.

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Blue Raiders are sitting 116th in D-1 maintaining an average of 20.8 PPG. The MTSU Blue Raiders hold an average of 306.6 yards per game, which has them sitting 127th in D-1. The MTSU offense has accrued 269 yds of penalties on 37 violations, which is good for 73rd in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 1 interception while surrendering 1 fumble and they have been able to tally 89 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Blue Raiders currently have a total of 913 yards via the pass as well as an average of 182.6 passing yards per outing, ranking them 114th in college football. They maintain an average of 124.0 run yards per game and have rushed for 620 yards for this season.

MTSU has allowed a total of 1,125 rushing yards (225.0 yards per contest) as well as 14 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. They have allowed 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 195.6 yards per outing, ranking them 51st in the country. This year, they have allowed 140 points in total. They have tallied 4 fumbles and 3 interceptions on the campaign. The Blue Raiders defense has taken part in 317 plays, which has them sitting 22nd in D-1. The Blue Raiders are allowing 28.0 PPG, which has them sitting 110th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Blue Hens/Blue Raiders college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Blue Hens -1.0

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