How to Watch Delaware vs. Delaware State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – August 28, 2025

Updated Aug. 28, 2025 5:28 p.m. ET

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The Delaware State Hornets are in action on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET at Tubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium against the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens. Want to watch the game featuring the Fightin' Blue Hens and Hornets? You can do so on ESPN+.

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How to Watch Delaware vs. Delaware State

When: Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
Location: Tubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Delaware vs. Delaware State: Head to Head

In the past two meetings, Delaware holds a 2-0 record against Delaware State.
The two teams are tied ATS (1-1) in those meetings while the scoring went over the total in that game.
Delaware has scored 69 points in the last two matchups while only allowing 23 to Delaware State.

Delaware's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/28/2025	vs. Delaware State	-
9/6/2025	at Colorado	-
9/13/2025	vs. UConn	-
9/20/2025	at Florida International	-
10/3/2025	vs. Western Kentucky	-
10/15/2025	at Jacksonville State	-
10/22/2025	vs. Middle Tennessee	-
11/1/2025	at Liberty	-
11/8/2025	vs. Louisiana Tech	-
11/15/2025	at Sam Houston	-
11/22/2025	at Wake Forest	-
11/29/2025	vs. UTEP	-

Delaware 2024 Stats & Insights

Delaware excelled on both offense and defense last season, ranking ninth-best in total offense (437.5 yards per game) and 19th-best in total defense (319.6 yards allowed per game).
Delaware ranked 58th in pass defense last season (212.6 passing yards allowed per game), but it played really well on offense, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS with 253.3 passing yards per game.
The Fightin' Blue Hens surged on both offense and defense last season, ranking 12th-best in scoring offense (34.9 points per game) and 19th-best in scoring defense (21 points allowed per game).
On the defensive side of the ball, the Fightin' Blue Hens were a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards last season, ranking eighth-best by surrendering only 107 rushing yards per game. They ranked 26th on offense (184.3 rushing yards per game).

Delaware State's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/28/2025	at Delaware	-
9/6/2025	vs. Albany	-
9/13/2025	vs. Bowie State	-
9/20/2025	at St. Francis (PA)	-
9/27/2025	at Sacred Heart	-
10/4/2025	at Monmouth	-
10/11/2025	vs. Southern Connecticut State	-
10/25/2025	at North Carolina Central	-
10/30/2025	vs. Norfolk State	-
11/8/2025	at Morgan State	-
11/15/2025	vs. Howard	-
11/22/2025	vs. South Carolina State	-

Delaware State 2024 Stats & Insights

Delaware State put up 309.2 yards per game on offense last season, which ranked it 102nd in the FCS. Defensively, it ranked 111th, giving up 430 yards per contest.
Delaware State totaled 160.3 passing yards per game on offense last season (107th in the FCS), and it ranked 96th defensively with 238.6 passing yards allowed per game.
The Hornets ranked 18th-worst in scoring offense (17.7 points per game) and 16th-worst in scoring defense (37.2 points per game allowed) last year.
From an offensive standpoint, the Hornets ranked 64th in the FCS last season with 148.9 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they ranked 107th in rushing yards allowed per contest (191.4).
Delaware State had the 60th-ranked offense last year in terms of third-down efficiency (27.8% conversion rate), and it was more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 23rd-best with a 38.5% third-down conversion rate allowed.

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