Delaware looks to avenge last year's rout of Florida Int'l

The last meeting between these two went Delaware's way in convincing fashion, a 38-16 win over Florida Int'l in September 2025. Versus still gives Delaware the edge this week, projecting a 28-22 home win and a 64 percent chance for the Blue Hens, even though Florida Int'l actually sits 8 spots ahead of Delaware in the FBS divisional rankings, No. 110 to No. 118 among 138 teams.

Both teams come in at 4-5, and this one counts in the Conference USA standings. Florida Int'l's defense, graded C- and ranked 92nd, has been the better side of its own ledger, but the offense has struggled to a D- grade and a 127th ranked mark. The Golden Panthers are just 1-3 in one-score games and every one of their five losses has come against a team with a winning record, though they did pull off a notable upset over Buffalo.

Delaware brings more firepower, with a C- offense ranked 92nd that has put up at least 35 points in three straight games, but a D-graded defense ranked 119th is the concern after a first loss to an unranked team last time out. The Blue Hens have still won 15 of their last 17 at home, which is the biggest reason Versus likes them to close this one out.