Liberty Flames vs Delaware Blue Hens Prediction, 10/2/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Liberty Flames vs Delaware Blue Hens

Date: Friday, October 2, 2026

Location: Delaware Stadium in Newark, DE

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Hens (+6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

The Liberty Flames (3-1) are traveling to Delaware Stadium on Friday, October 2, 2026 where they will try to defeat the Delaware Blue Hens (2-2). Delaware opens this contest as 6.5-point underdogs. The over/under is set at 49.5.

The Liberty Flames come into this game with a record of 3-1 this season. In their last contest, the Flames took the field against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and notched a win by a score of 34-17. In the game, they ran 63 plays which totaled 485 yds. The Liberty Flames ran the football 45 times and had 263 yards, which is an average of 5.8 yds per carry. On the ground, the Flames gave up 79 yds on 31 tries, which is an average of 2.5 yards per rush allowed. Liberty relinquished 17 completions on 35 tries for 213 yds, and a completion percentage of 48.6%.

When talking about scoring points, the Liberty Flames are averaging 30.5 points per contest. As a team they're holding an average of 189.8 yards rushing ranking this team at 39th in D-1. The Flames have racked up 1,645 total yards this season. With reference to scoring, Liberty has amassed 10 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns. Liberty has 84 first downs, and they have been hurt by 35 penalties for 293 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 5 different times.

When talking about passing yards, the Flames have allowed 610 yards which has them sitting in 18th in D-1. They have allowed 152.5 yards per outing through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 49.3%. Overall, they are conceding 284.0 yards per game which has them sitting 32nd in D-1. They have surrendered 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 4 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for an average of 4.0 yards per rushing attempt and 131.5 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. For the year, they have given up 526 yards on the ground through 4 games. The Flames rank 38th in Division 1 in terms of team defense, conceding 18.8 PPG.

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The Blue Hens head into this game 2-2 for this season. In their last game, the Blue Hens took a loss by a score of 42-3 against the Virginia Cavaliers. Delaware gave up 41 rushing attempts for 119 yds (2.9 yards per rush). The Blue Hens passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 75.0%, surrendering 437 yds on 33 out of 44 through the air. The Blue Hens finished with a total of 160 yds and they ran 57 plays (2.8 yds per play). Delaware rushed the football for 3.0 yds per attempt, totaling 89 yards on 30 attempts.

Concerning their ability to score points, the Blue Hens rank 102nd in Division 1 holding an average of 23.3 points per outing. The Delaware Blue Hens are averaging 360.0 yards per contest, which ranks them 99th in college football. The Delaware offense has accrued 176 yards of penalties on 18 violations, which ranks them 125th in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 5 interceptions while losing no fumbles and they have earned 79 1st downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Blue Hens have thrown for 1,048 yards via the pass as well as an average of 262.0 throwing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 43rd in D-1. They average 98.0 run yards per game and have run for 392 yards overall.

Delaware has surrendered a total of 402 rushing yards (100.5 yards per contest) and 5 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have given up 8 touchdowns through the air in addition to 276.8 yards per game, which has them ranked 130th in the country. This season, they have given up 98 total points. Their defense has earned 5 fumbles and 1 interception this season. The Blue Hens defense has been on the field for 285 plays, which has them ranked 117th in the nation. The Blue Hens are allowing 24.5 points per game, which has them 83rd in D-1.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Blue Hens +6.5

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