Route 1 Rivalry
| Sport | Football |
|---|---|
| First meeting | November 23, 2007 Delaware 44, Delaware State 7 |
| Latest meeting | September 10, 2022 Delaware 35, Delaware State 9 |
| Next meeting | August 28, 2025 |
| Trophy | First State Cup |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 11 |
| All-time series | Delaware leads 11–0 |
| Largest victory | Delaware 45, Delaware State 0 (2011) |
| Longest win streak | Delaware 11, (2007–present) |
| Current win streak | Delaware 11, (2007–present) |
Locations of Delaware and Delaware State
The "Route 1 Rivalry" is the name given for the American football rivalry between the University of Delaware and Delaware State University. The winner of the game is awarded the First State Cup. Delaware has won each of the eleven games of the rivalry.