1949 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team

1949 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football
ConferenceIndependent
Record8–1
Head coach
Captains
  • Jack Miller
  • Mariano Stalloni
Home stadiumWilmington Park
1949 Southern college football independents records
Conf.Overall
TeamW L TW L T
Maryland State    8 0 0
Memphis State    9 1 0
Delaware    8 1 0
Virginia    7 2 0
Grambling    7 3 2
Miami (FL)    6 3 0
Sewanee    4 2 1
Chattanooga    5 4 0
Georgetown    5 5 0
West Virginia    4 6 1
Navy    3 5 1
Rollins    3 5 0
Texas State    3 6 1
Oklahoma City    2 8 0

The 1949 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team was an American football team that represented the University of Delaware as an independent during the 1949 college football season. In its seventh season under head coach William D. Murray, the team compiled an 8–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 202 to 67. On defense, the team gave up only eight touchdowns in nine games.

Fullback Mariano Stalloni was the team's leading rusher. Stallone and defensive tackle Jack Miller were the team co-captains. Other key players included linebacker Fred Schenck who intercepted six passes; end Jimmy Thomas who caught 30 passes for 365 yards and five touchdowns; and guard Ted Youngling.

The team played its home games at Wilmington Park in Wilmington, Delaware.