The Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (2-4) host the Missouri State Bears (2-4) on Tuesday in a Conference USA matchup between two programs searching for more dependable results. Delaware is 0-2 in league play, while Missouri State earned its first CUSA victory last week. The Blue Hens are three-point home favorites at DraftKings Sportsbook, with an over/under of 51.5 points.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Claim the best Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55, trade $25, and receive a $55 bonus here: The matchup features two quarterbacks coming off encouraging performances. Delaware freshman Tyler Bell threw for 306 yards in his first start, while Missouri State's Henry Belin IV delivered 300 yards against Kennesaw State.
SportsLine forecasts a 26-23 Delaware victory. Its model simulates FBS games 10,000 times, giving the Bears a 50% probability of covering the three-point spread. Delaware has changed quarterbacks repeatedly, but the latest switch gave the Blue Hens something to build on.
With Nick Minicucci sidelined, true freshman Bell made his first start at Middle Tennessee and threw for a school freshman-record 306 yards. He completed 22 of 36 passes with two touchdowns and even caught another score on a trick play. Delaware still lost 33-30, its third consecutive defeat.
The Blue Hens are 2-4 and winless in two Conference USA games, although they lead the league with 271 passing yards per contest. Sean Wilson has 25 catches for 339 yards, while pass rusher Blake Matthews has 4.5 sacks. Missouri State brings a win into Newark after edging Kennesaw State 24-21 on Yousef Obeid's field goal as time expired.
Belin threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns in his first start for the Bears, both scores going to Isaiah Myers. The receiver has 554 yards this season. Delaware has 19 sacks, so protecting Belin will be an immediate concern.
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