Led by sixth-year head coach K. C. Keeler, the Fightin' Blue Hens compiled an overall record of 11–4 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, tying for third place in the CAA's South Division.
Delaware advanced to the NCAA Division I Football Championship playoffs, where the Fightin' Blue Hens beat Delaware State in the first round, Northern Iowa in the quarterfinals, and Southern Illinois in the semifinals before losing to Appalachian State in the NCAA Division I Championship Game.
[2] The Blue Hens received 17 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 7, 2007.
[3] Sources: The Blue Hens received three transfer students prior to the start of the 2007 season in defensive end Ronald Talley from Notre Dame, linebacker Johnathon Smith from Connecticut, and running back Jerry Butler from Wisconsin.
[4] On August 27, offensive tackle Anthony Grosso transferred from Florida State after leaving the squad a week prior.
Senior quarterback Joe Flacco passed for 202 yards and one touchdown in the 49–31 victory over William & Mary.
In the first quarter of Delaware's home-opener against the West Chester Golden Rams, quarterback Joe Flacco led the Blue Hens on a 62-yard drive that ended in a seven-yard touchdown run by Omar Cuff.
The Blue Hens took advantage of this opportunity, ending the drive with a one-yard touchdown run by Cuff.
The Blue Hens led the West Chester Golden Rams 34–0 heading into halftime.
Freshman running back Phillip Thaxton, who replaced Cuff in the second half, rushed for 177 yards on 12 attempts.
Junior wide receiver Aaron Love, playing through groin and shoulder injuries, caught 10 passes for 137 yards and one touchdown.
Freshman cornerback Anthony Walters made five tackles and recovered a fumble in the endzone for a touchdown.
[19] Defensive end Ronald Talley blocked a field goal attempt by New Hampshire kicker Tom Manning.
Jon Striefsky missed two extra point attempts in the first half, but made two field goals distancing 47 and 42 yards.
The record attendance of 23,010 on hand at Finley Stadium was the largest neutral site crowd for the NCAA Division I Championship Game.
[29] Quarterback Joe Flacco was invited to participate in the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine that took place February 21–24, 2008.
[54] Flacco was selected to play in the 83rd East–West Shrine Game that took place on January 19, 2008 at the University of Houston's Robertson Stadium,[55] but declined after he was invited to play in the 2008 Senior Bowl that took place on January 26, 2008 at Ladd–Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.
[57] Flacco was the only Blue Hen selected in the draft, but three other players signed with NFL teams as undrafted free agents.