Lafayette Leopards
Overall Rank: #24
#1 Patriot
2023 Record: 9-3, 5-1
2023 Postseason: FCS Playoffs
Coach: John Troxell
Offensive Coordinator: T.J. Dimuzio
Defensive Coordinator: Mike Saint Germain
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Jamar Curtis, RB, 1,459 yards
Passing: Dean DeNobile, QB, 1,997 yards
Receiving: Elijah Steward, WR, 738 yards
Tackles: Saiku White, DB, 71
Sacks: 3 tied with 4.0
Interceptions: Saiku White, DB, 4
Other Key Returnees: WR Chris Carasia, WR Carson Persing, OL Ryder Langsdale, LB Tim O’Hearn, DL Jaylon Joseph, LB Preston Forney, DB Gabe DuBois, DB Neriyan Brown, LB Reggie Thomas, DL Terell Cannon, DB A.T. Ntantang
Key Losses: TE Mason Gilbert, OL Mike Barr, OL John Olmstead, LB Marco Olivas, LB Billy Shaeffer, LB Blamassi Meite, DB Taylor Smallwood
Projected Postseason: FCS Playoffs
2023 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 189.7 (17th in nation, 2nd in conference)
Passing Offense: 174.6 (92, 7)
Total Offense: 364.3 (54, 5)
Scoring Offense: 30.0 (29, 3)
Rushing Defense: 123.1 (27, 1)
Pass Defense: 220.2 (77, 3)
Total Defense: 343.3 (46, 2)
Scoring Defense: 23.3 (30, 1)
Turnover Margin: 0.33 (37, 2)
Sacks: 3.08 (5, 1)
Sacks Allowed: 2.00 (61, 4)
