#31 Villanova FCS Football 2023 Preview

 
 
Villanova Wildcats
 
Overall Rank: #31
 
#7 CAA
 
 
2022 Record: 6-5, 4-4
2022 Postseason: None
Coach: Mark Ferrante (37-26 at Villanova, 37-26 overall)
Offensive Coordinator: Chris Boden
Defensive Coordinator: Ross Pennypacker
 
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: TD Ayo-Durojaiye, RB, 676 yards
Passing: Connor Watkins, QB, 2,057 yards
Receiving: Jaaron Hayek, WR, 810 yards
Tackles: Shane Hartzell, LB, 74        
Sacks: Shane Hartzell, LB, 4
Interceptions: Daniel Abraham, LB, 2; Tyrell Mims, DB, 2
 
Other Key Returnees: RB DeeWil Barlee, WR Rayjuon Pringle, OL Michael Corbi, DB Jalen Goodman, DB Ethan Potter, DB Ty Trinh, LB Brendan Bell, DB Elijah Glover, DB Kshawn Schulters, LB Timmy Furgeson
 
Key Losses: WR Dez Boykin, LB Antonio Montero, DL Bryce Ganious
 
Projected Postseason: None
 
2022 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 189.6 (25th in nation, 3rd in conference)
Passing Offense: 187.0 (85, 10)
Total Offense: 376.6 (59, 8)
Scoring Offense: 26.3 (62, 8)
Rushing Defense: 206.6 (105, 13)
Pass Defense: 192.1 (23, 2)
Total Defense: 398.7 (76, 11)
Scoring Defense: 28.5 (67, 9)
Turnover Margin: -0.09 (67, 7)
Sacks: 1.00 (119, 13)
Sacks Allowed: 1.55 (31, 3)