Delaware: 2025 Week 16 recap

Delaware sits at 7–6 after a dominant 61–31 home win over UTEP in Week 14, a result that underscored the Fightin' Blue Hens' capacity to execute when the matchup favors them. The victory kept the program competitive in Conference USA's back half, though GIE's current rating of −10.9 (ranked 109th nationally) reflects the inconsistency that's defined their season. With no remaining games on the schedule, Delaware's postseason fate hinges on how the bowl selection process values a mid-tier FBS record against the strength of available slots. The Hens proved they can compete at this level; whether they'll get the chance to play beyond Week 14 remains the open question.