2015 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team explained

Year:	2015
Team:	Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
Sport:	football
Conference:	Colonial Athletic Association
Short Conf:	CAA
Record:	4–7
Conf Record:	3–5
Head Coach:	Dave Brock
Hc Year:	3rd
Off Coach:	Sean Devine
Oc Year:	3rd
Off Scheme:	Multiple
Codef Coach1:	Dennis Dottin-Carter
Codc1 Year:	2nd
Codef Coach2:	Tim Weaver
Codc2 Year:	3rd
Def Scheme:	4–3
Stadium:	Delaware Stadium

The 2015 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) during the 2015 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by third-year head coach Dave Brock, the Fightin' Blue Hens compiled an overall record of 4–7 with a mark of 3–5 in conference play, placing in a four-way tie for seventh in the CAA. The team played home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware.

Schedule

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Coaching staff

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

Preseason

Recruiting class

Delaware announced signing a class of 22 incoming freshmen on February 4, 2015.

Game summaries

Jacksonville

Passing leaders: Kade Bell (JU): 25–43, 269 yd., 1 TD, 1 INT; Blake Rankin (UD): 6–10, 60 yd.
Rushing leaders: Wes Hills (UD): 16 car., 88 yd.; Kade Bell (JU): 8 car., 28 yd.
Receiving leaders: Andy Jones (JU): 9 rec., 118 yd., 1 TD; Diante Cherry (UD): 5 rec., 68 yd.

Jacksonville	Statistic	Delaware
17	First Downs	14
5–16	3rd Down	6–15
1–1	4th Down	0–0
339	Total Yards	297
269	Passing	134
25–43	Comp–Att	10–20
5.8	Avg.	6.1
1	Interceptions	0
70	Rushing	163
26	Attempts	42
2.7	Avg.	3.9
12–90	Penalties	6–41
1	Turnovers	2
0	Fumbles	2
28:34	T.O.P.	31:26

Lafayette

Passing leaders: Blake Searfoss (LC): 13–24, 171 yds., 1 INT; Joe Walker (UD): 4–15, 58 yds.
Rushing Leaders: Kareem Williams (UD): 14 car., 93 yds.; DeSean Brown (LC): 17 car. 84 yds.
Receiving Leaders: Matt Mrazek (LC): 3 rec., 68 yds.; Ryley Angeline (UD): 1 rec., 41 yds.

Lafayette	Statistic	Delaware
15	First Downs	15
5–16	3rd Down	6–16
0–0	4th Down	0–1
270	Total Yards	315
215	Passing	58
18–33	Comp–Att	4–15
6.5	Avg.	3.9
1	Interceptions	0
55	Rushing	257
31	Attempts	53
1.8	Avg.	4.8
2–20	Penalties	4–23
1	Turnovers	0
0	Fumbles	0
25:31	T.O.P.	34:29

Villanova

Villanova ended their 2014 season with an NCAA Quarterfinal loss to Sam Houston State.
Passing leaders: John Robertson (VU): 14–24, 208 yds., 1 TD; Joe Walker (UD): 13–28, 94 yds., 1 INT
Rushing Leaders: Jalen Randolph (UD): 14 car., 84 yds., 1 TD; Gary Underwood (VU): 9 car. 34 yds.
Receiving Leaders: Kevin Gulyas (VU): 8 rec., 152 yds., 1 TD; Diante Cherry (UD): 8 rec., 78 yds.

Delaware	Statistic	Villanova
21	First Downs	18
9–20	3rd Down	5–14
2–3	4th Down	4–4
299	Total Yards	355
94	Passing	265
13–30	Comp–Att	18–30
3.1	Avg.	8.8
1	Interceptions	0
205	Rushing	90
51	Attempts	28
4.0	Avg.	3.2
4–37	Penalties	8–70
1	Turnovers	1
0	Fumbles	1
35:31	T.O.P.	24:29

North Carolina

North Carolina ended their 2014 season with a loss in the Quick Lane Bowl to Rutgers.
This was the first Delaware football game in the state of North Carolina.
Passing leaders: Mitch Trubisky (UNC): 17–20, 312 yds., 4 TD; Joe Walker (UD): 4–10, 24 yds., 1 INT
Rushing Leaders: Thomas Jefferson (UD): 22 car., 163 yds., 2 TD; Elijah Hood (UNC): 14 car. 61 yds.
Receiving Leaders: Mack Hollins (UNC): 3 rec., 100 yds., 2 TD; Tre Brown (UD): 1 rec., 9 yds.
Thomas Jefferson was named CAA Rookie of the Week

Delaware	Statistic	North Carolina
15	First Downs	29
2–11	3rd Down	10–13
2–3	4th Down	0–0
303	Total Yards	568
24	Passing	377
4–10	Comp–Att	23–33
2.4	Avg.	11.1
1	Interceptions	0
279	Rushing	191
49	Attempts	35
5.7	Avg.	5.5
5–60	Penalties	2–20
1	Turnovers	1
0	Fumbles	1
34:18	T.O.P.	25:42

William & Mary

Passing leaders: Steve Cluley (W&M): 8–20, 168 yds., 1 TD; Joe Walker (UD): 6–17, 71 yds., 1 TD
Rushing Leaders: Thomas Jefferson (UD): 28 car., 174 yds.; Kendall Anderson (W&M): 23 car. 101 yds.
Receiving Leaders: DeVonte Dedmond (W&M): 1 rec., 57 yds., 1 TD; Jamie Jarmon (UD): 7 rec., 56 yds.
Thomas Jefferson was named CAA Rookie of the Week

William & Mary	Statistic	Delaware
14	First Downs	26
2–9	3rd Down	10–17
0–0	4th Down	0–2
290	Total Yards	418
168	Passing	71
8–20	Comp–Att	9–17
8.4	Avg.	4.2
0	Interceptions	0
122	Rushing	347
28	Attempts	65
4.4	Avg.	5.3
2–20	Penalties	5–46
1	Turnovers	0
1	Fumbles	0
18:48	T.O.P.	41:12

Rhode Island

Passing leaders: Paul Mroz (URI): 9–22, 90 yds.; Joe Walker (UD): 9–22, 71 yds., 3 INT
Rushing Leaders: Harold Cooper (URI): 28 car., 123 yds., 1 TD; Joe Walker (UD): 13 car. 76 yds.
Receiving Leaders: Khayri Denny (URI): 3 rec., 34 yds.; Que'Shawn Jenkins (UD): 1 rec., 28 yds.

Delaware	Statistic	Rhode Island
14	First Downs	16
3–14	3rd Down	4–17
0–2	4th Down	1–2
283	Total Yards	239
78	Passing	90
9–23	Comp–Att	9–22
3.2	Avg.	3.8
3	Interceptions	0
205	Rushing	149
41	Attempts	45
5.0	Avg.	3.3
9–120	Penalties	4–24
3	Turnovers	0
0	Fumbles	0
29:44	T.O.P.	30:16

New Hampshire

New Hampshire ended their 2014 season with a CAA championship and an NCAA Semifinal loss to Illinois State.
Passing leaders: Sean Goldrich (UNH): 18–33, 129 yds., 1 TD, 1 INT; Joe Walker (UD): 7–11, 71 yds.
Rushing Leaders: Kareem Williams (UD): 16 car., 140 yds., 1 TD; Dalton Crossan (UNH): 10 car., 24 yds.
Receiving Leaders: Thomas Jefferson (UD): 2 rec., 41 yds.; Kyon Taylor (UNH): 3 rec., 35 yds.
Thomas Jefferson was named CAA Rookie of the Week

New Hampshire	Statistic	Delaware
9	First Downs	17
3–15	3rd Down	10–18
4–5	4th Down	0–0
183	Total Yards	355
133	Passing	71
19–24	Comp–Att	7–11
3.8	Avg.	5.5
1	Interceptions	0
50	Rushing	284
22	Attempts	55
2.3	Avg.	5.2
4–30	Penalties	5–37
2	Turnovers	0
1	Fumbles	0
22:19	T.O.P.	37:41

Towson

Passing leaders: Connor Frazier (TU): 25–34, 284 yds., 2 INT; Joe Walker (UD): 3–9, 14 yds., 1 INT
Rushing Leaders: Marquel Dickerson (TU): 20 car., 120 yds.; Kareem Williams (UD): 13 car., 46 yds.
Receiving Leaders: Christian Summers (TU): 8 rec., 133 yds.; Diante Cherry (UD): 2 rec., 9 yds.

Delaware	Statistic	Towson
6	First Downs	25
4–11	3rd Down	7–14
0–1	4th Down	1–1
102	Total Yards	410
14	Passing	284
3–9	Comp–Att	25–34
1.6	Avg.	8.4
1	Interceptions	2
88	Rushing	126
31	Attempts	41
2.8	Avg.	3.1
4–30	Penalties	6–35
2	Turnovers	2
1	Fumbles	0
21:56	T.O.P.	38:04

Albany

Passing leaders: Joe Walker (UD): 7–10, 52 yds.; DJ Crook (UA): 4–11, 27 yds., 1 TD
Rushing Leaders: Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks (UA): 28 car., 135 yds.; Thomas Jefferson (UD): 10 car., 57 yds.
Receiving Leaders: Diante Cherry (UD): 4 rec., 44 yds.; Zee Robinson (UA): 1 rec., 13 yds.

Albany	Statistic	Delaware
13	First Downs	13
2–14	3rd Down	4–14
2–4	4th Down	0–1
289	Total Yards	224
27	Passing	103
4–15	Comp–Att	12–19
1.8	Avg.	5.4
0	Interceptions	0
262	Rushing	121
50	Attempts	41
5.2	Avg.	3.0
4–20	Penalties	3–27
0	Turnovers	3
0	Fumbles	3
31:49	T.O.P.	28:11

James Madison

James Madison ended their 2014 season with an NCAA First Round loss to Liberty.
Passing leaders: Brian Schor (JMU): 18–32, 193 yds., 1 TD; Joe Walker (UD): 3–11, 22 yds.
Rushing Leaders: Thomas Jefferson (UD): 28 car., 120 yds.; Cardon Johnson (JMU): 14 car., 98 yds., 1 TD
Receiving Leaders: Rashard Davis (JMU): 5 rec., 73 yds.; Dionte Cherry (UD): 3 rec., 22 yds.

James Madison	Statistic	Delaware
24	First Downs	18
7–16	3rd Down	8–15
0–1	4th Down	1–1
388	Total Yards	317
193	Passing	22
18–32	Comp–Att	3–11
6.5	Avg.	2.6
0	Interceptions	0
295	Rushing	195
43	Attempts	58
4.5	Avg.	5.1
2–10	Penalties	3–25
1	Turnovers	3
1	Fumbles	3
21:10	T.O.P.	38:50

Elon

Passing leaders: Connor Christiansen (ELON): 20–34, 243 yds., 1 TD, 1 INT; Joe Walker (UD): 9–17, 77 yds.
Rushing Leaders: Kareem Williams (UD): 18 car., 101 yds., 1 TD; Malcolm Summers (ELON): 12 car., 34 yds.
Receiving Leaders: Tereak McCray (ELON): 4 rec., 42 yds., 1 TD; Dionte Cherry (UD): 4 rec., 40 yds.

Delaware	Statistic	Elon
12	First Downs	17
7–17	3rd Down	4–12
0–1	4th Down	0–2
238	Total Yards	290
77	Passing	241
9–17	Comp–Att	21–39
4.5	Avg.	6.2
0	Interceptions	2
161	Rushing	49
46	Attempts	22
3.5	Avg.	2.2
7–45	Penalties	7–60
0	Turnovers	3
0	Fumbles	1
33:05	T.O.P.	26:55

Season statistics

As of November 7, 2015:

Passing leader: Joe Walker: 58–130, 506 yds., 1 TD, 6 INT (AVG: 6.4–14.4, 56.2 yds., 0.1 TD, 0.7 INT, 3.9 YPA)
Rushing Leader: Thomas Jefferson: 133 car., 715 yds., 6 TD (AVG: 14.8 car., 79.4 yds., 0.7 TD, 5.4 YPC)
Receiving Leader: Diante Cherry: 23 rec., 232 yds. (AVG: 3.2 rec., 33.1 yds., 10.1 YPR)

Delaware	Statistic (Per Game Avg.)	Opponents
141 (15.7)	First Downs	156 (17.3)
54–136 (6.0–15.1)	3rd Down	43–128 (4.7–14.2)
4–13 (0.4–1.4)	4th Down	13–17 (1.4–1.9)
2,596 (288.4)	Total Yards	2,943 (327.0)
639 (71.0)	Passing	1,828 (203.1)
70–153 (7.8–17.0)	Comp–Att	149–264 (16.6–29.3)
4.2	Avg.	6.9
6 (0.7)	Interceptions	5 (0.6)
1,957 (217.4)	Rushing	1,115 (123.9)
429 (47.7)	Attempts	306 (34.0)
4.6	Avg.	3.6
45–421 (5.0–46.8)	Penalties	44–329 (4.9–36.6)
13 (1.4)	Turnovers	11 (1.2)
7 (0.8)	Fumbles	6 (0.7)
294:27 (32:43)	T.O.P.	245:33 (27:17)

Notes and References

Web site: . Delaware Announces 2015 Football Schedule; Blue Hens to Open CAA Play Sept. 19 at Villanova . . November 6, 2014 . January 2, 2015 .
Web site: . Delaware Blue Hens Schedule 2015 . . November 9, 2022 .
Web site: . 2015 Football Schedule . . November 9, 2022 .