Delaware Blue Hens vs Virginia Cavaliers Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Delaware Blue Hens vs Virginia Cavaliers

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA

TV: ACC Network

Odds/Point Spread: Cavaliers (-20.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The Delaware Blue Hens (2-1) are en route to Scott Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026 where they will compete against the Virginia Cavaliers (2-1). Delaware opens this matchup as 20.5-point underdogs. The betting total comes in at 51.5.

The Delaware Blue Hens head into this matchup 2-1 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Blue Hens went up against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and notched a win by a score of 22-14. The Delaware Blue Hens ended up rushing 31 times and accounted for 93 yds, which earned them an average of 3.0 yards per carry. When all was said and done, they had 63 plays which totaled 395 yards. Delaware allowed 16 completions on 26 tries for a total of 250 yds, and a completion percentage of 61.5%. When it came to stopping the run, the Blue Hens conceded 135 yards on 35 tries, which averages out to 3.9 yards per run surrendered.

When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Delaware Blue Hens have an average of 30.0 points per game. As a team they're averaging 101.0 yards rushing which is 130th in the nation. The Blue Hens have earned 1,280 total yards this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Delaware has totaled 6 passing touchdowns and 5 touchdowns on the ground. Delaware has accumulated 67 1st downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 10 penalties for 98 yds. They have turned the ball over 3 times.

The Blue Hens are sitting in 51st in Division 1 regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 18.7 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.9 yards per rush and 94.3 rushing yards per game for the year. During the season, they have given up 283 running yards through 3 outings. Regarding passing yards, the Blue Hens have allowed 670 yards which puts them in 87th in college football. They have relinquished 223.3 yards per game via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 52.9%. During this campaign, they are granting 317.7 yards per contest putting them 61st in Division 1. They have relinquished 3 touchdowns via the pass and 4 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Cavaliers head into this game 2-1 for this season. In their last game, the Cavaliers went home defeated by a final of 38-27 when they played the West Virginia Mountaineers. The Cavaliers finished with a total of 354 yds while running 70 plays (5.1 yards per play). Virginia ran the ball for 4.2 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 157 yards on 37 carries. Virginia gave up 51 attempts on the ground for 247 yds (4.8 yds per carry). The Cavaliers passing defense gave up a completion rate of 58.8%, relinquishing 190 yds on 10 for 17 passing.

When discussing their scoring prowess, the Cavaliers rank 31st in the country holding an average of 40.0 points per contest. The Virginia Cavaliers average 411.0 yards per outing, which has them sitting 66th in D-1. The Virginia offense has totaled 134 yards of penalties on 14 infractions, which is good for 112th in the country in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 1 interception while conceding no fumbles and they have been able to obtain 62 1st downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Cavaliers currently have a total of 581 passing yards as well as holding an average of 193.7 passing yards per contest, ranking them 101st in the nation. They maintain an average of 217.3 yards per game on the ground and have run for 652 yards for the year.

Virginia has given up a total of 378 yards rushing (126.0 yards per contest) in addition to 4 touchdowns on the ground this season. They have yielded 2 touchdowns through the air as well as 150.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 19th in D-1. Overall, they have allowed 49 pts. They have compiled 1 fumble and 4 interceptions this year. The Cavaliers defense has taken part in 184 plays, which is 47th in D-1. The Cavaliers are surrendering 16.3 PPG, which has them 34th in Division 1.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Blue Hens +20.5

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