Middle Tennessee State (1-5) faces Delaware (3-3) in a Week 9 college football game at Delaware Stadium, Newark, Del., with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. Delaware leads the series 2-0 and is favored by 9.5 points, with an over/under of 55.5 points. Delaware's junior quarterback Nick Minicucci has impressive stats, including 1,801 passing yards and nine touchdowns, while senior running back Jo Silver contributes significantly on the ground. Middle Tennessee's quarterback Nicholas Vattiato has 1,392 passing yards and eight touchdowns, with top receiver Nahzae Cox providing key support. The SportsLine Projection Model predicts a high-scoring game, leaning towards an over and favoring Delaware to cover the spread. The model has a strong track record, generating profit since 2024. Delaware's offense, known for its passing, could exploit Middle Tennessee's weaker pass defense, making Delaware the likely winner. Experts recommend betting on Delaware to cover the 9.5-point spread, with a focus on the over, as the game is expected to be high-scoring.