Coastal Carolina vs Delaware Picks and Prediction for Saturday September 19 2026
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (1-1) face off against the Delaware Blue Hens (1-1) at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware on Saturday morning. Get involved in the action with our free College Football picks.
Carolina vs. Delaware Game Information
- September 19, 2026
- 11:30 AM EST
- Delaware Stadium
- CBSSN
Delaware Form & Recent Results
Delaware comes into this matchup looking to bounce back after suffering its first loss of the season, leaving the Blue Hens with a 1-1 record through their opening two games. Their most recent outing came on the road in Nashville, where they fell to Vanderbilt by a final score of 35-26 in a competitive contest. Quarterback Nick Minicucci had an up-and-down performance in that game, completing 11 of his 27 pass attempts while throwing for one touchdown and two interceptions. Even though the passing game had some uneven moments, Delaware still found ways to move the ball and create explosive plays. Running back Jo Silver was a bright spot on the ground, carrying the ball 16 times for 109 rushing yards and giving the offense a reliable presence in the backfield. Wide receiver Dawain Lofton also made a major impact, hauling in four catches for 142 yards and a touchdown, showing his ability to stretch the field and produce big gains when given opportunities.
Defensively, linebacker Gavin Moul helped lead the way for the Blue Hens, finishing with 10 tackles against Vanderbilt and playing an important role in trying to slow down the Commodores’ offense. As a team, Delaware totaled 18 first downs in the loss and was perfect on fourth down, converting both of its attempts, which shows that the offense was able to stay aggressive and execute in key situations. In the first two games of the season, the Blue Hens have averaged 34 points per game, so there have certainly been encouraging signs on that side of the ball despite last weekend’s setback. Now, Delaware returns its focus to the matchup with Coastal Carolina, where the Blue Hens will be looking to put the Vanderbilt loss behind them, get their second home win of the season, and regain some early-season momentum with an important win.
Coastal Carolina Form & Recent Results
Coastal Carolina comes into this matchup with a little bit of momentum after bouncing back from a season-opening loss and picking up its first win of the year. The Chanticleers looked much sharper in their home matchup against Fordham, rolling to a convincing 45-7 victory and showing improvement on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Deuce Bailey helped lead the offense, completing 12 of his 25 pass attempts while throwing for three touchdowns. While the completion percentage left some room for growth, Bailey still made enough big plays through the air to keep the offense moving and put points on the board. The running game also got a boost from Jaden-Allen Hendrix, who made the most of his opportunities with seven carries for 58 rushing yards and a touchdown. His production gave Coastal Carolina some balance offensively and helped take pressure off the passing game.
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The Chanticleers also got a standout performance from wide receiver Colton Hinton, who turned just three catches into 101 receiving yards and a touchdown, giving the offense a much-needed explosive presence down the field. Defensively, linebacker Marcellius Pulliam helped set the tone with eight tackles, playing an important role in a unit that held Fordham to only seven points. Through the first two games of the season, Coastal Carolina is averaging 34.5 points per game, which is a strong offensive start despite the team splitting those games. Now, the Chanticleers will try to build on that win and extend their streak to two straight victories. It will not be an easy task, though, as they enter the road matchup as underdogs and travel to Newark to take on the Delaware Blue Hens.
Key Stats
- CCU’s Deuce Bailey this season: 33-for-62, 6 TD’s
- DEL’s Nick Minicucci this season: 31-for-63, 3 TD’s, 3 INT’s
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- DEL -5.5; O/U 57.5
Coastal Carolina vs. Delaware Picks and Prediction
Delaware comes into this matchup as a slight favorite, but the Blue Hens should still expect a real test from Coastal Carolina. After falling by nine points on the road against Vanderbilt last week, Delaware will be looking to shake off that loss and get back on track with a win. Coastal Carolina, meanwhile, enters the game with some momentum and will be trying to make it two victories in a row. The Chanticleers have a chance to keep their winning streak going, while Delaware hopes to return to the win column. Final Score Prediction, Delaware Blue Hens win but fail to cover the spread, 33-30.
