Connecticut (UCONN) Huskies vs Delaware Blue Hens Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 13, 2025
The UConn Huskies (1-1, 1-1 O/U) are facing off against the Delaware Blue Hens (1-1, 0-2 O/U) are battling it out in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season on Saturday afternoon inside Delaware Stadium in nonconference action for our Huskies vs. Blue Hens prediction. The Huskies are coming off a 27-20 overtime road loss on Saturday against the Syracuse Orange. The Blue Hens are coming off their 31-7 road loss against the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday. Your Saturday scout: NCAAF predictions for Connecticut (UCONN) Huskies vs Delaware Blue Hens you can trust.
Huskies Looking to Step Up
The UConn Huskies are looking like they have been able to do well to begin the season, as they are 1-1 after their 27-20 overtime road loss against the Syracuse Orange. Quarterback Joe Fagnano has played well under center this season as he completed 42-of-68 (61.8%) of his passes for 519 yards and has three passing touchdowns without any interceptions. Wide receiver Skyler Bell is proving to be a reliable top threat out wide as he has 15 catches for 240 yards (16.0 yards per reception) with a pair of touchdowns. This threat offensively is a significant reason for the fact they are scoring 42.5 points per game.
UConn’s defense was able to perform well as they are giving up 20.0 points per game. The defense has forced a pair of turnovers (one interception, one fumble recovery), but have not gotten much pressure with four sacks and one forced fumble. However, they are deflecting passes well as the program has 12 pass deflections thus far.
Injury Report for UConn
- Cornerback Malachi McLean: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defensive lineman Trent Jones II: Undisclosed (Questionable)
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Blue Hens Looking to Pull Off an Upset
The Delaware Blue Hens are looking to continue playing well, but are coming off a 31-7 road loss to the Colorado Buffaloes last week in their first FBS game as a brand new FBS squad (they played FCS Del State in the opener). The offense is averaging 21.0 points per game up to this point. Quarterback Nick Minicucci has played well thus far as he completed 46-of-721 (63.9%) of his passes for 582 yards with four passing touchdowns and one interception. He also ran the ball well with 16 rushes for 49 yards (3.1 yards per carry) and a rushing touchdown. Zach Marker was expected to be the starting quarterback, but injured his knee in the first game and might miss the season. A big factor in the offense is wide receiver Jake Thaw, who has recorded 11 receptions for 177 yards (16.1 yards per catch) with a receiving touchdown heading into this game.
The defense is holding their own as they are giving up 24.0 points per game so far this season. The defense has recorded seven sacks while adding a pair of interceptions. The team hits hard with two forced fumbles as well as five pass deflections to make things difficult on the opposing team.
Injury Report for Delaware
- Wide receiver Thomas Amankwaa: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Wide receiver Donovan Lewis: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Wide receiver Ty Salazar: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Quarterback Zach Marker: Leg (OUT)
Connecticut (UCONN) Huskies vs. Delaware Blue Hens Pick
Spread Pick for Connecticut (UCONN) Huskies vs. Delaware Blue Hens
- Delaware Blue Hens +9.5 (4 units)
These teams are not too different from one another after two games. They are both going to throw the football effectively and efficiently to the point where they can put points on the board. Delaware, being home, also helps here as they get a bit of home cooking. The Blue Hen secondary was able to step up last week against Colorado and made things a bit more difficult for Colorado passing the football, and that can happen once again. All in all, go with the Delaware Blue Hens to keep this game close.
Over/Under Pick for Connecticut (UCONN) Huskies vs. Delaware Blue Hens
- Under 53.5 (4 units)
These teams have good quarterbacks leading the way, but these teams are not established at running the football and that makes things more difficult. These secondaries can get their hands on the football and not having to sell out for running plays means they can drop into zone coverages and make things even harder for Fagnano and Minicucci. These teams scored a combined 27 points last week and this game should be handicapped to the 50-point range. Take advantage of a larger number and bet the under here.
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