The University of Delaware football team is set for a nationally televised game against Colorado this Saturday, marking its first FBS vs. FBS matchup since moving up to the Football Bowl Subdivision and joining Conference USA.
The Blue Hens come into the game following a win over Delaware State in head coach DeSean Jackson’s debut with the Hornets. Colorado, led by head coach Deion Sanders, will be featured as their opponent. Sanders, now in his second year coaching in Boulder, has brought significant attention to the Colorado program through prominent television coverage and high-profile bowl appearances.
Sanders observed University of Delaware quarterback Nick Minicucci’s recent performance against Delaware State, where Minicucci threw for 270 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for 44 yards and another touchdown. Sanders commented on Minicucci’s performance by saying: “For a kid to come off the bench and do what he did is phenomenal. Love him, love the opportunity that he sees. It’s not like he’s a stranger to being out on the field getting reps. This kid is a baller. He just was prepared for his opportunity, so hats off to him.”
Looking ahead to Saturday’s contest, Sanders acknowledged the challenge posed by the Blue Hens after Colorado’s home loss last week against Georgia Tech. He stated: “I love what they’re doing, I really do. I love what they’re doing (…) On film they do some nice things. They got some people that could make things happen offensively, as well as them getting to the ball defensively.”
The game will be broadcast nationally on Fox at 3:30 p.m.
