Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Tubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium, Newark, Delaware
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network
Weather Forecast (Newark, DE)
Conditions: Clear skies, crisp fall evening
Temperature: ~68°F at kickoff, dipping into the low 60s by the 4th quarter
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Minimal weather effect; ideal passing conditions
Injury Report
Western Kentucky:
QB Maverick McIvor – Probable (minor shoulder soreness, expected to start)
WR Malachi Corley – Questionable (ankle, game-time decision)
Delaware:
RB Jo’Nathan Silver – Probable (hamstring tightness, limited practice)
OL depth thin after two starters missed practice this week
Key Player Matchups
Maverick McIvor (QB, WKU) vs. Delaware Secondary
McIvor threw for 317 yards last week vs. Missouri State. Delaware’s defense allows 26.3 PPG, so limiting explosive plays is critical.
Nick Minicucci (QB, Delaware) vs. WKU Linebackers
Minicucci has 1,065 yards, 8 TD, 2 INT, plus 4 rushing TDs. His dual-threat ability will test WKU’s front seven.
Jo’Nathan Silver (RB, Delaware) vs. WKU Run Defense
Silver averages 7.2 YPC and 81.5 YPG. WKU must contain him to force Delaware into passing downs.
Recent Team Form
Western Kentucky (4-1, 2-0 CUSA)
Last game: Beat Missouri State 27-22
Offense: 35.0 PPG (24th nationally)
Defense: 22.6 PPG allowed (80th nationally)
Strength: Balanced attack, efficient QB play
Delaware (3-1, 1-0 CUSA)
Last game: Beat FIU 38-16
Offense: 31.0 PPG (82nd nationally)
Defense: 26.3 PPG allowed (68th nationally)
Strength: Ground game + efficient QB play
Series History
First-ever meeting between Western Kentucky and Delaware
Betting Trends
Western Kentucky:
4-1 ATS in 2025
7-3 ATS in last 10 CUSA games
2-0 ATS as an underdog this season
Delaware:
2-2 ATS in 2025
1-0 ATS as a favorite this season
3 of 4 games have gone Under
Historical Betting Results
Western Kentucky:
18-9 ATS since 2023
Strong as road underdog (6-2 ATS last 8)
Delaware:
10-12 ATS since 2023
4-6 ATS at home vs. FBS opponents
Game Odds
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 61.5
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, October 2, 2025
