In a highly anticipated matchup, the #13/14 Villanova Wildcats (5-2 Overall, 2-1 CAA) will face off against the New Hampshire Wildcats (4-3 Overall, 2-1 CAA) on Saturday, October 26th at 3:30 pm at Villanova Stadium. New Hampshire leads the all-time series 14-12, but Villanova secured a 45-33 win in their last meeting in 2023. Villanova Head Coach, Mark Ferrante, is 1-2 against UNH, while UNH Head Coach, Rick Santos, is 0-1 against Villanova.
Villanova is coming off a tough loss against Maine but will look to bounce back in Homecoming game. They rank second in the CAA and 14th nationally in scoring defense and have a strong rushing game. Freshman David Avit has been impressive in recent games, tallying 382 yards and 5 TDs. However, Villanova must clean up their turnovers and mistakes from the last game to secure a win against UNH.
New Hampshire, coming off a loss to Rhode Island, will look to bounce back with their passing game led by Seth Morgan. Logan Tomlinson and Josiah Silver have been standout players for UNH this season, providing valuable contributions on offense and defense. UNH will aim to disrupt Villanova’s offense and create turnovers to secure a victory.
Both coaches recognize the tough competition in the CAA and the need for strong execution and gameplay. Villanova aims to stop the run and disrupt UNH’s passing game, while UNH will look to pressure Villanova’s quarterback and capitalize on turnovers. This promising matchup between two Wildcats teams promises to be a thrilling game for fans.
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