College football's Week 3 brings an intriguing non-conference clash as the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (1-1) travel north to face the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (1-1) at Delaware Stadium. Both teams enter the matchup with plenty of momentum and crucial lessons learned from their opening games.
How Coastal Carolina Bounced Back
After a tough season-opening loss to West Virginia where they surrendered 31 points, Coastal Carolina quickly found its footing. The Chanticleers dominated Fordham in a 45-7 home-opener blowout.
The star of the show was quarterback Deuce Bailey, who completed 12 of 25 passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns without throwing an interception. Bailey has now thrown three touchdown passes in each of his first two games this season, showing immense poise in the pocket.
Coastal’s explosive 28-point first half was complemented by a school-record 56-yard field goal from kicker Nico Cavanillas Alti. Defensively, the Chanticleers locked down, holding Fordham to just a single touchdown.
Delaware’s Threat: More Than Just an Underdog
Delaware may be coming off a 35-26 loss to Vanderbilt, but their performance turned heads across the college football landscape. After falling behind 14-0 early on the road against an SEC opponent, the Blue Hens fought back to take a surprising 17-14 lead into halftime.
Delaware’s offensive unit proved it can compete with high-level programs:
- QB Nick Minicucci threw for 182 yards, displaying great pocket presence.
- Jo Silver anchored the ground game, rushing for 109 yards.
- Da'Wain Lofton was a constant downfield threat, racking up 142 receiving yards.
Defensively, physical playmakers like linebacker Gavin Moul and safety George Mullins will need to replicate the aggressive, hard-hitting style they showcased in Nashville to disrupt Bailey's rhythm and pull off the home upset.
How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Location: Delaware Stadium, Newark, DE
- Live Stream: Available on Fubo (free trial available for new users, regional restrictions may apply)
