Delaware Earns Historic FBS Bowl Berth

The University of Delaware is celebrating a historic milestone as the Blue Hens have earned a bid to their first NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision bowl game. They are slated to face Louisiana in the 68 Ventures Bowl, with the game scheduled for December 17 in Mobile, Alabama. This marks a significant achievement in the program's inaugural year at the FBS level, a transition that Coach Ryan Carty expressed immense excitement about.

Coach Carty shared his personal connection to bowl season, reminiscing about watching every game as a child. He highlighted the novelty and excitement surrounding this new chapter for the Delaware football program, emphasizing the palpable feeling of accomplishment within the team and the athletic department. The Blue Hens secured their bowl eligibility by finishing the regular season with a 6-6 record after a decisive win over UTEP.

Historically, Delaware has a strong postseason tradition, having played in six bowl games before 1973 without a loss and making the FCS playoffs numerous times. This FBS bowl appearance represents a new frontier for the program, signifying their successful transition and ambition in the top tier of college football. The team's eligibility for a bowl game was contingent on a shortage of qualified teams, a scenario that ultimately played out in their favor.