NCAAF · October 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
MISSOURI STATE BEARS @ DELAWARE BLUE HENS
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Matchup Analysis
A conference game with early-season stakes
Both teams enter Tuesday at 2-4 in 2026; Missouri State is 1-1 in CUSA and Delaware is 0-2. It is their first meeting, and Missouri State is playing its third conference game in 12 days.
SourceDelaware’s quarterback decision is a major variable
Nick Minicucci, Delaware’s 2026 leader with 838 passing yards and five touchdowns, missed the previous two games with an injury, while Tyler Bell threw for 306 yards in his first career start against Middle Tennessee. Delaware’s official preview does not confirm the starter.
SourceMyers gives the Bears a high-impact receiving threat
Isaiah Myers leads CUSA in 2026 with 554 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns, then had seven catches for 135 yards and two touchdowns in Missouri State’s October 14 win over Kennesaw State.
SourceBears may get offensive-line and backfield help
On October 15, coach Casey Woods expected Breezy Dubar and Ryan Mitchell to return after concussion-related absences against Kennesaw State, while Mekhi Miller’s status was unclear after a pregame warmup injury.
SourceDelaware’s pass rush could shape the game
Delaware had 19 sacks through six 2026 games, most in CUSA at that point, with Blake Matthews leading at 4.5.
SourceRecent Missouri State passing production offers a counter
Henry Belin IV completed 28 of 39 passes for 300 yards and two touchdowns in Missouri State’s October 14 win over Kennesaw State, including all 10 of his third-down passes.
SourcePick Ideas
Lean under 50.5 points
The listed total is 50.5; over their last six completed games, Delaware averaged 22.8 points and Missouri State 22.2, while both went over in only two of their first six games.
Delaware -2.5, with quarterback news in mind
Delaware is a modest home favorite at -2.5 after averaging 271.0 passing yards per game in 2026, while Missouri State allowed 430.8 total yards per game. Consider waiting for confirmation of Delaware’s starting quarterback before taking the side.
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