1974 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1974 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football Independent 12–2 Tubby Raymond 9th Ted Kempski 7th Delaware Wing-T 5–2 Delaware Stadium Lambert Cup Camellia Bowl L 14–54 vs. Central Michigan The 1974 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware as an independent during the 1974 NCAA Division II football season. The Hens completed the 86th season of Delaware football. The Hens played their home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware. The 1974 team was led by coach Tubby Raymond and finished the regular season with a 10–1 record to make the NCAA Division II playoffs. The Hens lost to Central Michigan, 54–14, in the Division II Championship Game, the Camellia Bowl. Schedule 1974 small college AP September 14 w y Akron Rubber Bowl Akron, OH 14–0 7,216 Delaware Wins; Zips Lack Punch Paul Facinelli September 15, 1974 D1 Akron Beacon Journal Akron, Ohio Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71529574/1974-delaware-akron/ September 21 w 4 The Citadel Delaware Stadium Newark, DE 48–12 18,893 Delaware Storms The Citadel, 48-12 Charles Layton September 22, 1974 3D The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71532704/1974-delaware-citadel/ September 28 w 4 New Hampshire Delaware Stadium Newark, DE 34–10 19,388 Delaware Bombs New Hampshire John Powers September 29, 1974 68 Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71533432/1974-delaware-unh/ October 5 w 3 McNeese State 5 Delaware Stadium Newark, DE 29–24 19,239 Hens' Comeback Stuns McNeese Ray Finocchiaro October 7, 1974 24 The Morning News Wilmington, Del. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71534726/1974-delaware-mcneese/ October 12 w y 2 Connecticut Memorial Stadium Storrs, CT 15–6 13,695 Delaware Squeaks Past UConn Terry Price October 13, 1974 1C The Hartford Courant Hartford, Conn. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71535363/1974-delaware-uconn/ October 19 w y 3 Lehigh Taylor Stadium Bethlehem, PA rivalry 14–7 14,500 Roberts, Beasley Lead Delaware over Lehigh, 14-7 Charles Layton October 20, 1974 4E The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71536876/1974-delaware-lehigh/ October 26 l y 2 Temple Veterans Stadium Philadelphia, PA 17–20 37,156–37,265 Hens Lose but Shake 'Legends' Ray Finocchiaro October 28, 1974 25 The Morning News Wilmington, Del. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71537703/1974-delaware-temple/ November 2 w 3 Villanova Delaware Stadium Newark, DE rivalry 49–7 22,091 Delaware QB Says Villanova 'Gave Up', 49-7 Bill Simmons November 3, 1974 1D The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71539641/1974-delaware-villanova/ November 9 w 3 Maine Delaware Stadium Newark, DE 39–13 17,591 Delaware Sinks Maine, 39-13 Charles Layton November 10, 1974 2E The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71561733/1974-delaware-maine/ November 16 w 3 1973 West Chester Golden Rams West Chester Delaware Stadium Newark, DE rivalry 31–3 20,002 Delaware Bashes W. Chester, 31-3 Charles Layton November 17, 1974 2E The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71562533/1974-delaware-wc/ November 23 w 3 Bucknell Delaware Stadium Newark, DE 51–16 16,583 TD Ends Federici's Four-Year Frustration Ray Finocchiaro November 25, 1974 14 Evening Journal Wilmington, Del. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71563929/1974-bucknell-delaware/ November 30 w 3 1974 Youngstown State Penguins Youngstown State 11 Delaware Stadium Newark, DE NCAA Division II Quarterfinal 35–14 15,576 Delaware Victor in Playoff Charles Layton December 1, 1974 1D The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71564830/1974-delaware-youngstown/ December 7 w y 3 UNLV 2 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA Grantland Rice Bowl—NCAA Division II Semifinal 49–11 3,500 Capt. Clark Steers Hens to NCAA Finals Ray Finocchiaro December 9, 1974 12 Evening Journal Wilmington, Del. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71566254/1974-delaware-unlv/ December 14 l y 3 Central Michigan 6 Hughes Stadium Sacramento, CA Camellia Bowl—NCAA Division II Championship Game 14–54 14,137 Chips Roast Blue Hens, 54-14 Bob Gross December 15, 1974 C1 The State Journal Lansing, Mich. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16716716/chips-roast-blue-hens-54-14-central/ Final 1974 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Delaware) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/180/stats/13016 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 15, 2024 References Delaware Category:Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football seasons Category:Grantland Rice Bowl champion seasons Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football