Villanova Wildcats
CAA
2021 Record: 9-2, 7-1
Coach: Mark Ferrante
Big Wins: 10/9 at James Madison (28-27), 10/23 Rhode Island (44-0)
Bad Losses: 9/25 at Penn State (17-38), 10/30 William & Mary (18-31)
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Justin Covington, RB, 655 yards
Passing: Daniel Smith, QB, 2,163 yards
Receiving: Rayjoun Pringle, WR, 688 yards
Tackles: Forrest Rhyne, LB, 110
Sacks: Malik Fisher, DL, 4.0
Interceptions: Christian Benford, DB, 7
2021 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 183.1 (24th in nation, 2nd in conference)
Passing Offense: 208.8 (61, 4)
Total Offense: 391.9 (41, 2)
Scoring Offense: 32.8 (22, 2)
Rushing Defense: 90.1 (8, 2)
Pass Defense: 162.9 (6, 1)
Total Defense: 253.0 (3, 2)
Scoring Defense: 15.3 (9, 1)
Turnover Margin: 0.70 (12, 2)
Sacks: 2.10 (57, 6)
Sacks Allowed: 1.00 (7, 1)
Recent Playoff Appearances:
2019 | First Round | Lost to Southeastern Louisiana |
2016 | First Round | Defeated St. Francis (PA) |
2016 | Second Round | Lost to South Dakota State |
2014 | Second Round | Defeated Liberty |
2014 | Quarterfinals | Lost to Sam Houston State |
2012 | First Round | Lost to Stony Brook |
2010 | Second Round | Defeated Stephen F. Austin |
2010 | Quarterfinals | Defeated Appalachian State |
2010 | Semifinals | Lost to Eastern Washington |
2009 | First Round | Defeated Holy Cross |
2009 | Quarterfinals | Defeated New Hampshire |
2009 | Semifinals | Defeated William & Mary |
2009 | Championship | Defeated Montana |
2008 | First Round | Defeated Colgate |
2008 | Quarterfinals | Lost to James Madison |
2002 | First Round | Defeated Furman |
2002 | Quarterfinals | Defeated Fordham |
2002 | Semifinals | Lost to McNeese State |
1997 | First Round | Defeated Colgate |
1997 | Quarterfinals | Lost to Youngstown State |
1996 | First Round | Lost to East Tennessee State |
1992 | First Round | Lost to Youngstown State |
1991 | First Round | Lost to Youngstown State |
*all team stats through 11/14