The 1982 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team was an American football team that represented the University of Delaware as an independent during the 1982 NCAA Division I-AA football season.
Delaware ended the regular season ranked No.
In their 17th year under head coach Tubby Raymond, the Hens compiled a 12–2 record (10–1 regular season).
As their 11-game win streak developed, however, they rapidly climbed the national Top 20, reaching as high as No.
Delaware had a first-round playoff bye and won two playoff games before losing the Pioneer Bowl national championship game.