How to Watch Delaware vs. Western Kentucky: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 3, 2025

Updated Oct. 3, 2025 5:28 p.m. ET

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On Friday at 7 p.m. ET, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (4-1) will take on Nick Minicucci and the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (3-1). Tune in to CBS Sports Network to watch the Fightin' Blue Hens play the Hilltoppers.

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How to Watch Delaware vs. Western Kentucky

When: Friday, October 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
Location: Tubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware
TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Delaware's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/28/2025	vs. Delaware State	W 35-17
9/6/2025	at Colorado	L 31-7
9/13/2025	vs. UConn	W 44-41
9/20/2025	at Florida International	W 38-16
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 2025 Stats & Insights

With 407.8 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 24th-worst in the FBS, Delaware has had to lean on its 55th-ranked offense (418.8 yards per contest) to keep them in games.
Delaware is averaging 266.8 passing yards per game on offense (36th in the FBS), and ranks 97th defensively with 241.5 passing yards allowed per game.
The Fightin' Blue Hens are putting up 31 points per game on offense (65th in the FBS), and they rank 86th on defense with 26.3 points allowed per game.
The Fightin' Blue Hens rank 77th in run offense (152 rushing yards per game) and 102nd in run defense (166.3 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
Delaware ranks 76th in third-down defense this season (38.3% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been thriving on offense, ranking 25th-best in the FBS with a 50% third-down conversion rate.
The Fightin' Blue Hens have forced four total turnovers (90th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over four times (27th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of an even, 67th-ranked in college football.

Delaware 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Nick Minicucci	QB	1,065 YDS (65.2%) / 8 TD / 2 INT 73 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 18.3 RUSH YPG
Jo'Nathan Silver	RB	326 YDS / 3 TD / 81.5 YPG / 7.2 YPC 10 REC / 35 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 8.8 REC YPG
Kyre Duplessis	WR	20 REC / 306 YDS / 2 TD / 76.5 YPG
Viron Ellison Jr.	RB	152 YDS / 0 TD / 38 YPG / 4.6 YPC 5 REC / 55 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 13.8 REC YPG
Dillon Trainer	LB	19 TKL / 4 TFL / 2.5 SACK
KT Seay	DB	23 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Mysonne Pollard	DB	13 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Gavin Moul	LB	20 TKL / 3 TFL

Western Kentucky's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/23/2025	vs. Sam Houston	W 41-24
8/30/2025	vs. North Alabama	W 55-6
9/6/2025	at Toledo	L 45-21
9/20/2025	vs. Nevada	W 31-16
9/27/2025	at Missouri State	W 27-22
10/3/2025	at Delaware	-
10/14/2025	vs. Florida International	-
10/21/2025	at Louisiana Tech	-
11/1/2025	vs. New Mexico State	-
11/15/2025	vs. Middle Tennessee	-
11/22/2025	at LSU	-
11/29/2025	at Jacksonville State	-

Western Kentucky 2025 Stats & Insights

Western Kentucky ranks 29th with 447.8 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 93rd with 386.8 total yards given up per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
Western Kentucky's pass offense has been dominant, piling up 321.4 passing yards per contest (11th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 33rd by giving up 176 passing yards per game.
In terms of points scored the Hilltoppers rank 42nd in the FBS (35 points per game), and they are 58th defensively (22.6 points allowed per contest).
The Hilltoppers' defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, ceding 210.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, they rank 104th with 126.4 rushing yards per contest.
Western Kentucky's third-down defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 19th-best in the FBS with a 27.8% third-down conversion rate allowed. In terms of offense, it is putting up a 44.9% third-down rate, which ranks 42nd.
With six forced turnovers (49th in the FBS) and six turnovers committed (76th in the FBS) this season, the Hilltoppers rank 67th in the FBS with a turnover margin of 0.

Western Kentucky 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Maverick McIvor	QB	1,474 YDS (66.7%) / 11 TD / 2 INT -20 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -4 RUSH YPG
Matthew Henry	WR	17 REC / 278 YDS / 3 TD / 55.6 YPG
La'Vell Wright	RB	177 YDS / 5 TD / 35.4 YPG / 6.3 YPC
KD Hutchinson	WR	17 REC / 246 YDS / 3 TD / 49.2 YPG
Jaylen Lewis	DB	11 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Harper Holloman	DL	10 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Al-Ma'hi Ali	DB	11 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Anthony Brackenridge	LB	13 TKL / 2 TFL