The University of Delaware football team will make a cross-conference trip to Nashville on Saturday for its first meeting with Vanderbilt, an opportunity that will pit the Blue Hens against an SEC opponent and put the game on national television.
Game essentials and broadcast
The matchup is set for 4:15 p.m. Eastern Saturday at FirstBank Stadium. Fans can watch on the SEC Network, and the game is available to stream on Fubo, subject to regional restrictions.
| Game | Delaware at Vanderbilt |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:15 p.m. ET |
| TV | SEC Network |
| Stream | Fubo |
Season starts and recent form
Both teams enter the contest 1-0. Vanderbilt opened the season with a 28-9 victory over FCS opponent Austin Peay, while Delaware defeated Merrimack by a 42-7 margin in their season opener.
Vanderbilt’s offense in its opener featured a mix at quarterback. Blaze Berlowitz, who served as the Commodores’ backup last season, took the bulk of the snaps, completing 11 of 16 passes for 149 yards and producing 11 carries for 44 yards including a rushing touchdown. The staff also gave reps to true freshman Jared Curtis, a five-star recruit who completed 7 of 9 passes for 60 yards and added 22 rushing yards on three attempts.
Delaware’s offense was led by quarterback Nick Minicucci in the opener, when he threw for 330 yards and two touchdowns in the Blue Hens’ win over Merrimack.
What this game means locally
For Delaware, the trip to Vanderbilt represents more than a nonconference road test. Playing an SEC program on national television raises the profile of the Blue Hens and offers valuable experience against FBS competition. The matchup is the first meeting ever between the two schools, giving Delaware a unique chance to notch a milestone result in program history.
Fans across the state will have the convenience of national broadcast access if they subscribe to channels or streamers carrying the SEC Network. For those planning to follow live outside the broadcast footprint, streaming on Fubo is highlighted as an option.
Key players to watch
- Nick Minicucci (Delaware) — Coming off a 330-yard passing game, Minicucci will be central to the Blue Hens’ offensive plan.
- Blaze Berlowitz (Vanderbilt) — The Vanderbilt quarterback who logged most snaps in the season opener, contributing both through the air and on the ground.
- Jared Curtis (Vanderbilt) — The true freshman and high-profile recruit could figure in the Commodores’ play-calling and is worth monitoring for how much the staff leans on him.
Practical info for fans
Local listeners should note the time difference when tuning in: the game kicks off at 4:15 p.m. Eastern. Those who do not have access to the SEC Network through their cable or satellite package can consider subscribing to streaming services that carry the channel; Fubo is listed as a streaming option for the matchup. Regional blackouts and subscription requirements may apply.
Delaware supporters unable to travel to Nashville can follow live updates via social media and team outlets for play-by-play and postgame notes.
As the Blue Hens and Commodores take the field for the first time against one another, the matchup will provide a clearer sense of each team’s early-season trajectory: a measuring stick for Delaware against FBS competition and an SEC benchmark for Vanderbilt as it transitions from an FCS tune-up into the conference slate.
Coverage of the game and its aftermath will be available through university channels and local sports media following the final whistle.
