Missouri State at Delaware
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7:00 PM ET Share
Missouri State plays at Delaware on Tuesday, October 20, at 7 p.m. Eastern. It will be their first meeting on record.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Upcoming at Delaware Stadium, NewarkForecast at kickoff: 61°F, mostly clear, N wind 5 mphNational Weather Service forecast, Sun 4:08 PM ETTV: ESPNU
Preview
| Missouri State | Delaware | |
|---|---|---|
| 2–4 | Record | 2–4 |
| 0.06 (102nd) | EPA per play | 0.04 (108th) |
| 0.22 (126th) | EPA per play allowed | 0.11 (92nd) |
| 40% (107th) | Success rate | 39% (119th) |
| 49% (133rd) | Success rate allowed | 40% (74th) |
| 1.23 (72nd) | Explosiveness | 1.28 (41st) |
| 3.7 (80th) | Points per trip inside the 40 | 3.7 (86th) |
| 14% (108th) | Havoc caused | 18% (37th) |
| 0.02 | Opponent-adjusted EPA | −0.01 |
| 0.24 | Opponent-adjusted EPA allowed | 0.15 |
Missouri State
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Locklear QB | 75% | 0.21 | 0.15 |
| Ramone Green Jr. RB | 26% | 0.04 | 0.08 |
| Jambres Dubar RB | 24% | 0.22 | |
| Jmariyae Robinson WR | 27% | −0.19 | |
| Mekhi Miller WR | 11% | 0.38 | |
| Jeron Askren TE | 11% | 0.18 |
Kicker: Yousef Obeid, 1.1 points below a replacement kicker on five field-goal tries.
Delaware
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Minicucci QB | 76% | 0.28 | 0.14 |
| Jo’Nathan Silver RB | 36% | −0.10 | 0.09 |
| Tyler Bell QB | 31% | 0.11 | |
| Sean Wilson WR | 18% | 0.43 | |
| Da’Wain Lofton WR | 16% | 0.33 | |
| Bryson Graves WR | 12% | 0.23 |
Kicker: Tucker Smack, 1.8 points below a replacement kicker on five field-goal tries.
Each side’s numbers this season, with its rank in the nation (first is best, on defense too), from CollegeFootballData.com’s game preview, as of October 15. The better side of each line is bold. Key players are each side’s leading passer, two leading runners and three leading receivers by share of plays. Adjusted: EPA per play adjusted for the defenses faced.
Players to watch
Missouri State
- LinebackerJared Lloyd70 tackles, 1 sackLast: vs. Kennesaw State, 10 tacklesNo. 4 in FBS in tackles
- ReceiverIsaiah Myers27 catches, 554 yards, 5 TDLast: vs. Kennesaw State, 7 catches, 135 yards, 2 TDTeam leader in receiving yards
- SafetyJ.J. O’Neal36 tacklesLast: vs. Kennesaw State, 3 tackles
Delaware
- QuarterbackNick Minicucci838 passing yards, 5 TDLast: at Virginia, 4 of 8, 24 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- ReceiverSean Wilson25 catches, 339 yards, 3 TDLast: at Middle Tennessee, 4 catches, 35 yardsTeam leader in receiving yards
- LinebackerColin Gallagher43 tackles, 3 sacksLast: at Middle Tennessee, 1 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Delaware 59% to win.
The line
Delaware −3, over/under 52.5.
Updated once a night until kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.
Win chances before kickoff: Delaware 58%, Missouri State 42%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.
The series
Every Missouri State–Delaware gameTied 0–0 in zero meetings.
Around this game
Missouri State
- Next gamevs. Sam HoustonOct. 27, 2026
- SeasonMissouri State in 2026
- ProgramMissouri State history and records
Delaware
- Next gameat Western KentuckyOct. 27, 2026
- SeasonDelaware in 2026
- ProgramDelaware history and records