The Liberty Flames (3-1) visit the Delaware Blue Hens (2-2) on Friday, October 2, 2026 at Delaware Stadium, Newark, DE. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, and the game airs on CBS Sports Network (CBSSN). DraftKings lists the spread at LIB -7 with a total of 49.5; moneylines are Liberty -270 · Delaware +220. Below is our Liberty vs Delaware preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Liberty vs Delaware Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Liberty at Delaware |
| Records | Liberty 3-1 · Delaware 2-2 |
| Spread | LIB -7 |
| Moneyline | Liberty -270 · Delaware +220 |
| Total | 49.5 |
| Venue | Delaware Stadium, Newark, DE |
| Date/Time | Friday, October 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) |
| Head Coaches | Liberty: HC Jamey Chadwell, OC Newland Isaac · Delaware: HC Ryan Carty, OC Terence Archer |
Liberty Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Liberty Flames are 3-1 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 20-13 at James Madison; Sep 12 — W 24-23 vs Gardner-Webb; Sep 19 — W 51-15 vs Ball State; Sep 24 — W 34-17 at Coastal Carolina. Most recently, Liberty beat Coastal Carolina 34-17 on the road. Through 4 games, Liberty is averaging 30.5 points scored and 18.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jamey Chadwell (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinator: Newland Isaac. Defensive coordinator: Skylor Magee.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Deshawn Purdie (QB) — 47/80, 779 yards, 7 TD
- Rushing leader: Kam Davis (RB) — 47 carries, 310 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Makai Jackson (WR) — 14 receptions, 379 yards, 5 TD
- Sacks leader: Brenton Williams (DB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Derrell Farrar (LB) — 20 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 30.5 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 18.8 points per game. Questions: Handling a road trip to Delaware Stadium.
Delaware Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Delaware Blue Hens are 2-2 overall. Results to date: Sep 3 — W 42-7 vs Merrimack; Sep 12 — L 35-26 at Vanderbilt; Sep 19 — W 22-14 vs Coastal Carolina; Sep 26 — L 42-3 at Virginia. Most recently, Delaware lost to Virginia 42-3 on the road. Through 4 games, Delaware is averaging 23.2 points scored and 24.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Ryan Carty (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinator: Terence Archer. Defensive coordinator: Manny Rojas.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Nick Minicucci (QB) — 59/103, 838 yards, 5 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Jo Silver (RB) — 45 carries, 205 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Sean Wilson (WR) — 20 receptions, 292 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Blake Matthews (LB) — 4.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Colin Gallagher (LB) — 34 total tackles
Strengths: A pass rush paced by Blake Matthews (4.5 sacks). Questions: The response to a 42-3 loss at Virginia.
How to Watch Liberty vs Delaware
- Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Delaware Stadium, Newark, DE
- TV / Streaming: CBS Sports Network (CBSSN)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.