Bowl bid may depend on improved pass defense as Blue Hens visit WKU
Delaware has allowed more passing yards than any Conference USA defense going into matchup with Western Kentucky.
Delaware faces Western Kentucky in a crucial Bowl bid showdown on October 27, with the Blue Hens' pass defense playing a pivotal role. Western Kentucky leads all C USA teams in total passing yards (1,892), averaging 270.3 passing yards per game and 7.9 yards per pass attempt. Their defense allows 1,892 passing yards, ranking 10th among C USA teams.
Western Kentucky's secondary is particularly vulnerable, ranking last in offensive pass efficiency. The Blue Hens have allowed 23 pass plays of 20 yards or longer this season, with their leading receiver, Isaiah Myers, who had 11 catches for 242 yards and two touchdowns. Coach Ryan Carty of Delaware emphasizes the importance of matching up well against Western Kentucky's skill players.
In preparation, Delaware will focus on limiting X plays and improving communication, aiming to exploit Western Kentucky's weaker offensive pass efficiency and last-place ranking in defensive pass efficiency. With their strong defensive pass efficiency and sacks, the Blue Hens are ranked 9th in defensive pass efficiency, but their pass defense remains a significant concern for their quest to earn a bowl game.
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