| Year: | 2014 |
| Team: | Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Short Conf: | CAA |
| Record: | 6–6 |
| Conf Record: | 4–4 |
| Head Coach: | Dave Brock |
| Hc Year: | 2nd |
| Off Coach: | Sean Devine |
| Oc Year: | 2nd |
| Off Scheme: | Multiple |
| Codef Coach1: | Dennis Dottin-Carter |
| Codc1 Year: | 1st |
| Codef Coach2: | Tim Weaver |
| Codc2 Year: | 2nd |
| Def Scheme: | 4–3 |
| Stadium: | Delaware Stadium |
The 2014 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) during the 2014 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by second-year head coach Dave Brock, the Fightin' Blue Hens compiled an overall record of 6–6 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, placing in a four-way tie for fifth in the CAA. The team played home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware.
Delaware announced the signing of 22 players on February 5, 2014.
Three players transferred into Delaware for the 2014 Season:
| Player | Position | Previous School | Hometown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Jones | DB | Wilmington, DE | ||
| Blake Rankin | QB | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Anthony Speziale | OL | Manahawkin, NJ |
Delaware was picked to finish sixth in the CAA Preseason Poll.[2]
CAA Preseason Poll (first place votes)
1. New Hampshire (15)
2. Villanova (2)
3. Richmond (3)
4. William & Mary (3)
5. Towson
6. Delaware
7. Maine
8. James Madison (1)
9. Stony Brook
10. UAlbany
11. Rhode Island
12. Elon
Delaware received 15 votes in the Preseason Coaches Poll, resulting in a tie for 35th. The Blue Hens face four teams ranked in the preseason poll (#4 New Hampshire, #7 Towson, #13 Villanova, and #22 William & Mary). In addition, they meet up with two teams to receive votes but not be ranked (James Madison and Sacred Heart).
Delaware received 213 votes in the Preseason TSN poll, good for 29th overall. The Blue Hens are scheduled to face four teams that were ranked in the poll in 2014 (#4 New Hampshire, #12 Villanova, #13 Towson, and #19 William & Mary). In addition, they will face two teams that received votes but were not in the top 25 (James Madison – 180 votes and Sacred Heart – 14 votes).
| Name | Position | Year | Alma mater | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head coach | 2013 | Salisbury (1994) | ||
| Sean Devine | Offensive coordinator/offensive line | 2013 | Colby (1994) | |
| Tim Weaver | Co-defensive coordinator/linebackers | 2013 | Davidson (1990) | |
| Dennis Dottin-Carter | Co-defensive coordinator/defensive line | 2013 | Maine (2002) | |
| Brian Ginn | Quarterbacks | 2000 | Delaware (2000) | |
| Bryan Bossard | Wide receivers | 2014 | Delaware (1988) | |
| Tony Lucas | Running backs | 2013 | Columbia (2003) | |
| Eddie Allen | Special teams coordinator/tight ends | 2014 | New Haven (2003) | |
| Henry Baker | Cornerbacks | 2011 | Maryland (2003) | |
| Tom McEntire | Safeties | 2013 | Thiel (2006) | |
| Jerry Oravitz | Associate Director of Athletics for Football Administration | 1997 | Salisbury (1984) | |
| David Baylor | Player Development | 2006 | Bentley (1997) | |
| Jude Moser | Administrative Assistant |
See also: 2014 Pittsburgh Panthers football team.
See also: 2014 Delaware State Hornets football team and Route 1 Rivalry.
See also: 2014 Colgate Raiders football team.
See also: 2014 James Madison Dukes football team and Delaware-James Madison rivalry.
See also: 2014 Sacred Heart Pioneers football team.
See also: 2014 Elon Phoenix football team.
See also: 2014 Towson Tigers football team.
See also: 2014 Rhode Island Rams football team.
See also: 2014 Albany Great Danes football team.
See also: 2014 New Hampshire Wildcats football team.
See also: 2014 Villanova Wildcats football team and Battle of the Blue.