Delaware vs. Sam Houston State, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, November 15, 2025
Use Code WWWC Delaware (5-4, 3-3 C-USA) will be trying to snap their two-game road losing streak when they visit Shell Energy Stadium on Saturday night to face Sam Houston State (1-8, 0-5 C-USA) at 7 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Blue Hens vs. Bearkats prediction. When it comes to NCAAF selections, our College Football Picks are stellar.
The Blue Hens are coming off a 25-24 win over Louisiana Tech as 5.5-point underdogs. The Bearkats are coming off a 21-17 win over Oregon State as 21-point underdogs.
This will be the first meeting between the two teams.
Delaware Trying To Become Bowl Eligible
The Blue Hens bounced back from their loss to Liberty with a win over Louisiana Tech in their last game. This has been a successful season for the Hens in their first year in FBS, but they are not eligible for a bowl game as they are in a transition year.
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Delaware averages 28.8 points per game, which is 65th in the nation. They throw for 305.7 yards and rush for 112.6 yards per game.
Nick Minicucci has completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,725 yards, 17 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He also has 231 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. Jo Silver leads the team with 98 carries for 472 yards and three touchdowns, while Kyre Duplessis leads the team with 48 catches for 659 yards and five touchdowns.
Delaware is giving up 31.2 points per game, which is 115th in the nation. They’re giving up 242.6 passing yards and 168.1 rushing yards per game.
Injuries: WR-Calvin Thomas (Undisclosed) is questionable for this game.
Sam Houston State Going For Second Consecutive Win
The Bearkats snapped their eight-game losing streak with a win over Oregon State, which was their first of the season.
Sam Houston State averages 17.3 points per game, which is 129th in the league. They’re giving up 266.2 passing yards and 211.1 rushing yards per game.
Hunter Watson, who is injured and out for this game, leads the Bearkats with 1,108 passing yards with five TDs and four INTs. Mabrey Mattauer and Landyn Locke shared the QB duties last week and that could be the case again this week.
Injuries: QB-Hunter Watson (Knee) has been ruled out of this game. RB-Terrence Guillory (Undisclosed), WR-London Deyon (Undisclosed), WR-Darrick Bledsoe III (Undisclosed) are questionable for this game.
Delaware vs. Sam Houston State Picks
Point Spread Pick for Delaware vs. Sam Houston State
- Delaware Blue Hens -9.5 (4 Units)
The Blue Hens have won four of their last seven games, while the Bearkats have lost eight of their last nine games. Delaware has the edge here because they’re playing well offensively, with one of the best passing games in the nation. The Bearkats have one of the worst defenses in the nation, and they’ve been unable to stop the pass, so expect the Blue Hens to air the ball out and take advantage of their secondary.
Sam Houston State will have a hard time keeping up with the Blue Hens because they’re not very good offensively, with their passing and running in the bottom half of the country. With Delaware not having to worry about the Bearkats beating them on the ground, expect them to keep pressure on Minicucci and force him to make costly mistakes. Go with Delaware to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Delaware vs. Sam Houston State
- Over 56.5 (4 Units)
The Blue Hens and Bearkats both played over the total in three of their last four games. Delaware averages 28.8 points per game. They throw the ball 59 percent of the time with the sixth-ranked passing attack in the country, and they’re facing a team that is 123rd against the pass and is giving up 38.2 points per game. The Bearkats average 17.3 points per game. They throw the ball 52 percent of the time with the 114th-ranked passing attack in the country, and they’re facing a team that is 93rd against the pass and is giving up 31.2 points per game. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.
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