Delaware Blue Hens vs Vanderbilt Commodores Prediction, 9/12/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Delaware Blue Hens vs Vanderbilt Commodores

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, TN

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Commodores (-21.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Vanderbilt Commodores (1-0) welcome the Delaware Blue Hens (1-0) at FirstBank Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Delaware opens this game as 21.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The total is 53.5.

The Delaware Blue Hens head into this matchup 1-0 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Blue Hens faced the Merrimack Warriors and walked away with a win by a score of 42-7. The Delaware Blue Hens ran the rock 29 different times and compiled 112 yards, which had them averaging 3.9 yards per attempt. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 73 plays for 547 yards. Delaware gave up 21 pass completions on 45 tries for 196 yds, and a completion rate of 46.7%. When it came to stopping the run, the Blue Hens conceded 48 yards on 25 tries, which is an average of 1.9 yds per run allowed.

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The Blue Hens have tallied 547 yards in total over the course of this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Delaware has totaled 3 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the football over 1 time. Delaware has accumulated 27 1st downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 3 infractions for 30 yards. As a team they average 112.0 yards on the ground ranking this team at 103rd in D-1. Regarding scoring points, the Delaware Blue Hens hold an average of 42.0 points per contest.

Regarding passing yardage, the Blue Hens have given up 196 yards which ranks them 67th in college football. They have allowed 196.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 46.7%. For the year, they have given up 244.0 yards/outing which ranks them 47th in D-1. They have relinquished no touchdowns via the pass as well as 1 touchdown on the ground. The opposition is running for an average of 1.9 yards per tote and 48.0 rushing yards per game on the season. For the year, they have given up 48 rushing yards through 1 contest. The Blue Hens rank 29th in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 7.0 PPG.

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The Commodores head into this matchup 1-0 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Commodores got the victory with a final of 28-9 against the Austin Peay Governors. Vanderbilt rushed for 4.9 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 187 yards on 38 attempts. The Commodores finished the game with a total of 396 yards while running 63 plays (6.3 yds per play). The Commodores pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 57.1%, surrendering 116 yards on 12 out of 21 through the air. Vanderbilt surrendered 25 attempts on the ground for 62 yards (2.5 yards per carry).

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Commodores sit 79th in the country by scoring 28.0 points per outing. The Vanderbilt Commodores average 396.0 yards/game, which ranks them 75th in Division 1. The Vanderbilt offense has 73 penalty yds on 9 infraction, ranking them 33rd in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown no picks while surrendering no fumbles and they have been able to earn 20 1st downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Commodores have compiled 209 passing yards. They have an average of 187.0 yards per game via the ground game.

The Commodores are giving up 9.0 PPG, which has them 35th in college football. Vanderbilt has conceded a total of 62 rushing yards in addition to no touchdowns via the rush this season. They have allowed 1 touchdown through the air in addition to 116.0 yards per game, which has them sitting 32nd in college football. The Commodores defense has been on the field for 46 plays, which is good for 10th in D-1. They have compiled no fumbles and no interceptions so far this year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Commodores -21.5

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