Villanova Wildcats
Overall Rank: #6
#1 CAA
2023 Record: 10-3, 7-1
2023 Postseason: FCS Playoffs
Coach: Mark Ferrante
Offensive Coordinator: Chris Boden
Defensive Coordinator: Ross Pennypacker
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Connor Watkins, QB, 378 yards
Passing: Connor Watkins, QB, 2,681 yards
Receiving: Jaylan Sanchez, WR, 716 yards
Tackles: Shane Hartzell, LB, 91
Sacks: Shane Hartzell, LB, 4.5
Interceptions: Isas Waxter, DB, 3
Other Key Returnees: OL Temi Ajirotutu, LB Brendan Bell, DB Ty Trinh, DB Jalen Goodman, DB Tyrell Mims, LB Richie Kimmel, LB Turner Inge, DL Ayden Howard, DB Ethan Potter, DL Chandon Pierre
Key Losses: RB Jalen Jackson, RB DeeWil Barlee, WR Rayjuon Pringle, WR Jaaron Hayek, OL Michael Corbi, DL Jake Reichwein, LB Danny Abraham, DB Elijah Glover, CB Devon Marshall, DL Camden Gagnon
Projected Postseason: FCS Playoffs
2023 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 214.5 (10th in nation, 2nd in conference)
Passing Offense: 210.4 (54, 9)
Total Offense: 424.9 (15, 3)
Scoring Offense: 31.9 (17, 3)
Rushing Defense: 120.5 (24, 3)
Pass Defense: 179.8 (15, 3)
Total Defense: 300.3 (7, 1)
Scoring Defense: 18.8 (13, 2)
Turnover Margin: -0.15 (70, 9)
Sacks: 2.00 (54, 8)
Sacks Allowed: 1.92 (60, 7)
