C-USA · 2026

Delaware

2025 record 7–6 4–4 conference
Postseason 68 Ventures Bowl W 20–13 vs Louisiana
Head coach Ryan Carty
Scheme Multiple / 3-4/nickel
Conference
C+

7–6 / Ventures Bowl win and returning Minicucci keep Delaware in the middle-upper C-USA band; O5.5 fair Over leans yes

Portal
C−

Portal #10 is light-portal; high-school pipeline depth is the real tell

Depth
C+

Returning QB/RB/WR/MLB spine is real; OL still carries portal tags

Market odds

To Win C-USA
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
To Make Conf. Championship
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
Over 5.5 wins
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%

Recruiting ranks

Overall #5 32 commits · 176.13 pts
Portal #10 13 commits· avg 83.38

Roster notes

Leading story

Retention-leaning offense with Nick Minicucci listed QB1

Offense

RB Jo Silver; WR Da'Wain Lofton / Sean Wilson / Bryson Graves; TE Elijah Sessoms. OL: Noah Rosahac / Mustafa Feika / Steven Demboski / Anthony Caccese / Jack Small

Defense

Noah Matthews / Dominick Brogna / Brandon Gorham; Colin Gallagher / Gavin Moul / Blake Matthews; Jamarion Kolagbodi / Kahlil Ali / KT Seay / Kshawn Cox Jr. / Noah Jefferson

Key offense

  1. 01
    Nick Minicucci QB
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 322/512, 3,683 yds, 23 TD, 7 INT
    • 112 carries, 235 yds, 10 rushing TD. Listed QB1
  2. 02
    Sean Wilson WR
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 68 receptions, 877 yds, 3 TD. Listed WR-Z
  3. 03
    Jo Silver RB
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 119 carries, 652 yds, 5 rushing TD. Listed RB1

Key defense

  1. 01
    Gavin Moul MLB
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 112 tackles. Listed MLB1
  2. 02
    KT Seay FS
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 91 tackles. Listed FS1
  3. 03
    Noah Matthews DE
    Portal
    • Listed LDE1
    • featured on CUSA Kickoff defensive list — 2025 tackle/sack line