| Year: | 2013 |
| Team: | Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Short Conf: | CAA |
| Record: | 7–5 |
| Conf Record: | 4–4 |
| Head Coach: | Dave Brock |
| Hc Year: | 1st |
| Off Coach: | Sean Devine |
| Oc Year: | 1st |
| Off Scheme: | Spread |
| Def Coach: | Tim Weaver |
| Dc Year: | 1st |
| Def Scheme: | 4–3 |
| Stadium: | Delaware Stadium |
The 2013 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) during the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by first-year head coach Dave Brock, the Fightin' Blue Hens compiled an overall record of 7–5 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for fifth in the CAA. The team played home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware.
The Blue Hens received 12 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 6, 2013.[1]
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.[1]
CFPA Preseason Placekicker Watch List[2]
The Sports Network Preseason All-American Second Team[3]
CFPA Kick Returners to Watch[4]
CAA Preseason All-Conference First Team[5]
The Sports Network Preseason All-American Second Team
Phil Steele Preseason All-American First Team[6]
CAA Preseason All-Conference First Team
College Sports Journal FCS Preseason All-American First Team[7]
The Sports Network Preseason All-American Third Team
Walter Payton National Player of the Year Watch List[8]
College Sports Journal FCS Preseason All-American Second Team
CFPA Preseason Linebacker Watch List[9]
Phil Steele Preseason All-American Third Team
College Sports Journal FCS Preseason All-American Second Team
Delaware was predicted to finish sixth in the CAA Preseason Poll.
CAA Preseason Poll:
1. Villanova (11 First Place Votes)
2. Towson (3)
3. New Hampshire (3)
4. Richmond (1)
5. James Madison (4)
6. Delaware
7. Stony Brook
8. Maine
9. William & Mary
10. Albany
11. Rhode Island
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 (#9 Villanova, #12 Towson, #14 Richmond, and #15 James Madison). Three additional opponents, two from the CAA, for the season received votes (Wagner, Maine, and Albany).
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.
| Name | Position | Year | Alma mater | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head coach | 2013 | Salisbury (1994) | ||
| Sean Devine | Offensive coordinator/offensive line | 2013 | Colby (1994) | |
| Tim Weaver | Defensive coordinator/linebackers | 2013 | Davidson (1990) | |
| John Perry | Passing game coordinator/quarterbacks | 2013 | New Hampshire (1992) | |
| Brian Ginn | Receivers | 2000 | Delaware (2000) | |
| Devin Fitzsimmons | Tight Ends/special teams | 2013 | Bucknell (2005) | |
| Defensive line | 2013 | Maine (2002) | ||
| Tony Lucas | Running backs | 2013 | Columbia (2003) | |
| Henry Baker | Cornerbacks | 2011 | Maryland (2003) | |
| Tom McEntire | Safeties | 2013 | Thiel (2006) | |
| Fritz Stueber | Offensive Quality Control | 2011 | Delaware (2012) | |
| Michael Donovan | Defensive Quality Control | 2013 | Bentley University (2011) |
See also: 2013 Jacksonville Dolphins football team.
See also: 2013 Delaware State Hornets football team and Route 1 Rivalry.
See also: 2013 Navy Midshipmen football team.
See also: 2013 Wagner Seahawks football team.
See also: 2013 James Madison Dukes football team and Delaware–James Madison football rivalry.
See also: 2013 Maine Black Bears football team.
See also: 2013 Albany Great Danes football team.
See also: 2013 Rhode Island Rams football team.
See also: 2013 Towson Tigers football team.
See also: 2013 Richmond Spiders football team.
See also: 2013 Villanova Wildcats football team and Battle of the Blue.
Following the losing streak to close the season, the Blue Hens failed to qualify for the playoffs.
Team (change from preseason prediction)
1. Maine (−7)
2. Towson (even)
3. New Hampshire (even)
4. Villanova (+3)
5. Richmond (+1)
6. William & Mary (−3)
7. Delaware (+1)
8. Stony Brook (even)
9. James Madison (+4)
10. Rhode Island (−1)
11. Albany (+1)
Second Team CAA All-Conference (Tight End)
First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Tight End)[13]
Second Team CAA All-Conference (Linebacker)
Third Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Linebacker)
Second Team CAA All-Conference (Punter)
First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Punter)
Third Team CAA All-Conference (offensive line)
Second Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (offensive line)
Second Team CAA All-Conference (wide receiver)
First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (wide receiver)
First Team CAA All-Conference (Punt Returner)[14]
First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Punt Returner)
Second Team CAA All-Conference (offensive line)
Third Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (offensive line)
First Team CAA All-Conference (defensive line)
Second Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (defensive line)
Third Team Beyond Sports Network All-American (defensive line)
Second Team The Sports Network All-American (defensive line)[15]
2014 East-West Shrine Game invitee
Second Team CAA All-Conference (running back)
Third Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (running back)