The 1995 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware in the 1995 NCAA Division I‑AA football season. The team competed as a member of the Yankee Conference, Mid‑Atlantic Division, and played its home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware.
Season overview
- Head coach: Tubby Raymond (30th season)
- Offensive coordinator: Ted Kempton (2nd season) – the offense employed Delaware's traditional triple‑option system, often referred to as the “Delaware Wing‑T.”
- Defensive coordinator: Bob Sabol (5th season)
Performance
- Overall record: 12–2
- Conference record: 6–2 (Yankee Conference, Mid‑Atlantic Division)
- Conference standing: Co‑champions of the Mid‑Atlantic Division
The Blue Hens qualified for the NCAA Division I‑AA playoffs. They won their first two playoff games before being eliminated in the semifinal round. Their season concluded with a final national ranking of No. 4 in the final NCAA Division I‑AA poll.
Key players
- Quarterback: Jeff Hardy – led the triple‑option attack and earned All‑Conference honors.
- Running back: Todd Sauerbrun – contributed significant rushing yardage and touchdowns.
- Defensive back: Ryan Smith – recognized as a first‑team All‑Yankee Conference selection.
Post‑season honors
- Several team members received All‑Conference selections.
- Tubby Raymond was named the Yankee Conference Coach of the Year for the season.
Legacy
The 1995 season is noted for continuing Delaware’s tradition of competitive play within the Yankee Conference and for demonstrating the effectiveness of the Wing‑T offense under Coach Raymond. The team’s deep playoff run contributed to the program’s reputation as a perennial contender in Division I‑AA (now the Football Championship Subdivision).
