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Game Day Central: Delaware

Towson (1-6, 0-4 CAA)
at Delaware (2-5, 0-4 CAA)
Oct. 29 - 3:30 p.m.
Delaware Stadium - Newark, Delaware
 
Stadium Delaware Stadium
Capacity 22,000
Surface Artificial Turf
Kickoff 3:30 p.m.
TV Comcast SportsNet
Scott Jackson (PxP) and Andy Gresh (Analyst)
Radio CBS Sports Radio 1300
Spiro Morekas (PxP) and Gordy Combs (Analyst)
Internet TowsonTigers.com
Series Record UD leads 10-7

Story Lines
The Tigers close out the month of October on the road as they travel to face Delaware on Oct. 29.  Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on Comcast SportsNet.

Both the Tigers and Blue Hens are looking for their first win in the Colonial Athletic Association this season.  They each enter the game with an 0-4 record in conference play.

Redshirt freshman Shane Simpson tied an NCAA record when he returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown against New Hampshire.  It was the second 100 yard kick return in Towson history.  The other occurred in the 1988 home opener when David Meggett went 100 yards against Northeastern.

Turnovers could play a major role in determining the outcome on Saturday.  The Tigers enter the game -7 in turnover margin, while the Blue Hens are coming off a game in which they lost five fumbles.

The Game
Towson closes out the month of October on the road as they travel to face Delaware.  Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on Comcast SportsNet.

TV Coverage
Saturday's game against Delaware will be carried on Comcast SportsNet.  Scott Jackson will have the play-by-play, while Andy Gresh will serve as the analyst.

Radio Coverage
The Tigers contest at Delaware can be heard live on CBS Sports Radio 1300.  The voice of the Tigers, Spiro Morekas, will once again be joined by Gordy Combs to call the action.

Saturday Weather
Mostly sunny skies and temperatures around 60 degrees are expected for the Tigers-Blue Hens matchup on Saturday.

vs. Delaware
The Tigers and Blue Hens are meeting for the 18th time on the gridiron.  UD holds a 10-7 lead in the series, but the Tigers have won the last two meetings.
Date    Location    Result
10/23/82    Newark, Delaware    L, 7-51
10/15/83    Newark, Delaware    W, 13-4
10/27/84    Newark, Delaware    L, 23-56
11/21/92    Newark, Delaware    L, 27-55
11/6/93    Newark, Delaware    W, 32-30
9/11/04    Newark, Delaware    L, 17-21
10/1/05    Towson    W, 35-31
10/28/06    Newark, Delaware    W, 49-35
9/22/07    Towson    L, 7-27
11/8/08    Newark, Delaware    L, 21-31
10/17/09    Towson    L, 21-49
11/6/10    Newark, Delaware    L, 0-48
10/29/11    Towson    L, 30-35
11/3/12    Newark, Delaware    W, 34-27ot
11/2/13    Towson    L, 31-32
10/18/14    Newark, Delaware    W, 24-17
10/31/15    Towson    W, 19-0

On this Date: Oct. 29
Saturday's game will mark the sixth time the Tigers will play on Oct. 29.  Towson is 3-1-1 in the previous five games on this date.  This is the second time the Tigers and Blue Hens will meet on this date.
Year    Opponent    Result
1977    @ Canisius    T, 0-0
1983    @ Delaware State    W, 23-15
1988    James Madison    W, 34-6
1994    @ Hofstra    W, 24-21
2011    Delaware    L, 30-35

Last Year vs. Delaware
In the last meeting with the Blue Hens, the Tigers defense held UD to just 102 yards of offense in securing the first shutout for Towson.  The Tigers got four field goals from Sam Hurwitz and a one-yard Darius Victor touchdown in the 19-0 victory.

Simpson Earns CAA Honor
Kick returner Shane Simpson was named the CAA Special Teams Player of the Week on Oct. 24 after returning a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown.  He became the second Tiger to take a kick back 100 yards, joining David Meggett who did it against Northeastern in the 1988 season opener.

Simpson Ties NCAA Record
Redshirt freshman Shane Simpson tied the NCAA record when he returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown against New Hampshire.  In college, the longest return you can have is 100 yards.

Paye Gets Second INT
Redshirt freshman Keon Paye recorded his second interception of the season.  He is tied with fellow redshirt freshman Justice Pettus-Dixon for the team lead.  The freshman duo has combined for four of the team's five interceptions on the season.

Five-Straight Losses
Towson is in the midst of a five-game losing streak.  It is the longest such streak since the 2010 season.

Under 300 Yards
The Tigers defense held New Hampshire to 271 yards of offense.  It is the second-straight game the defense has held its opponent under 300 yards of offense.  Last season, Towson held Delaware and Maine to under 300 yards in back-to-back games.

Up Next
The Tigers return to Unitas Stadium to take on Elon Nov. 5.  Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. and is the Military Appreciation game.
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Players Mentioned

Sam Hurwitz

#88 Sam Hurwitz

K
5' 11"
Senior
Keon Paye

#12 Keon Paye

DB
6' 0"
Redshirt Freshman
Justice Pettus-Dixon

#17 Justice Pettus-Dixon

CB
5' 11"
Redshirt Freshman
Shane Simpson

#13 Shane Simpson

RB
5' 9"
Redshirt Freshman
Darius Victor

#7 Darius Victor

RB
5' 8"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Sam Hurwitz

#88 Sam Hurwitz

5' 11"
Senior
K
Keon Paye

#12 Keon Paye

6' 0"
Redshirt Freshman
DB
Justice Pettus-Dixon

#17 Justice Pettus-Dixon

5' 11"
Redshirt Freshman
CB
Shane Simpson

#13 Shane Simpson

5' 9"
Redshirt Freshman
RB
Darius Victor

#7 Darius Victor

5' 8"
Senior
RB