Two of the best teams in the Coastal Athletic Association square off as each fight for the top spot in the conference with just a few games remaining.
Rhode Island is undefeated in CAA play and boasts an 8-1 overall record, while Delaware is 4-1 in conference action and 7-1 overall. It's the first matchup of the season for both squads, but Delaware owns a 25-11 all-time record against Rhode Island.
The Blue Hens are a dangerous bunch, averaging the second most points per game in the CAA (36.4) while allowing the third least points per game (18.8). Phil Lutz is a key playmaker at wide receiver as he's racked up 646 yards and nine touchdowns on 32 receptions. He averages 20.2 yards per catch this season.
The Rams feature Malik Grant in the backfield, who averages 5.0 yards per rush. He's totaled seven touchdowns and 781 yards.
The CAA game could be a preview of a playoff matchup in a few weeks.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Delaware vs. Rhode Island.
Delaware vs. Rhode Island won't be available on TV, so fans will only be able to watch a live stream. FloCollege will broadcast the matchup.
Delaware vs. Rhode Island kicks off on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. ET at Delaware Stadium.
Here's the remaining games on Delaware's 2024 regular season schedule:
Here's the remaining games on Rhode Island's 2024 regular season schedule: