2013 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team


The 2013 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware in the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by first-year head coach Dave Brock and played their home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware. They were a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. They finished the season 7–5, 4–4 in CAA play to finish in a three-way tie for fifth place.

Previous season

Delaware started 2012 strong with a four-game winning streak over West Chester, Delaware State, Bucknell, and William & Mary. After their peak at #9 in the polls, the Hens finished the season by losing six out of their final seven games, with the only victory against Rhode Island. Former coach K. C. Keeler was fired in January 2013, and most of the staff was released with his departure.

Preseason

Recruiting class

The Blue Hens received 12 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 6, 2013.

Transfers

On February 6, 2013, it was announced that Delaware added two transfers for the 2013 season: junior linebacker Kennedy Ogbonna from ASA The College For Excellence and junior running back Jordan Thomas from Rutgers University. Greyshirted linebacker Eric Patton was added to the roster for the 2013 season as well.

Preseason awards

Delaware was predicted to finish sixth in the CAA Preseason Poll.

Preseason rankings

FCS Coaches Poll

Delaware received 47 points in the Preseason Coaches Poll, resulting in the 30th highest total. Four of Delaware's CAA opponents received a Top 25 ranking. Three additional opponents, two from the CAA, for the season received votes.

The Sports Network FCS Poll

Delaware received 130 points in the Preseason Sports Network FCS Poll, placing them in 32nd. Of the CAA opponents that the Hens will face in 2013, four received a Top 25 position: #5 Villanova, #11 Towson, #15 Richmond, and #19 James Madison. In addition, three opponents for 2013 received votes: Wagner, Albany, and William & Mary.

Opening depth chart

Coaching staff

Schedule

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Delaware State

Overall RecordLast MeetingResult
4–02012W 38–14

Navy

Overall RecordLast MeetingResult
7–92011L 17–40

Overall RecordLast MeetingResult
12–82010W 13–10

#23 Maine

Overall RecordLast MeetingResult
23–92012L 3–26

Overall RecordLast MeetingResult
1–12008W 38–7

Overall RecordLast MeetingResult
20–82012W 47–24

#7 Towson

Overall RecordLast MeetingResult
9–52012L 27–34

Overall RecordLast MeetingResult
22–152012W 51–21

Richmond

Overall RecordLast MeetingResult
20–92012L 17–23

Overall RecordLast MeetingResult
21–24–12012L 10–41

Following the losing streak to close the season, the Blue Hens failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Conference Standings

Postseason Awards