Led by second-year head coach Danny Rocco, the Fightin' Blue Hens compiled an overall record of 7–5 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for third in the CAA.

Delaware received an at-large bid to the NCAA Division I Football Championship playoffs, the Fightin' Blue Hens they lost in the first round to James Madison.

In the CAA preseason poll released on July 24, 2018, the Fightin' Blue Hens were predicted to finish in third place.

[1] Offense Kani Kane – RB Charles Scarff – TE Mario Farinella – OL Defense Tony Reeder – LB Nasir Adderley – S

[5][6] This marks the first time Delaware opens with a conference game since 2007 (49–31 win at William & Mary).