#12 Villanova FCS Football 2025 Preview

 
 
Villanova Wildcats
 
Overall Rank: #12
 
#2 CAA
 
 
2024 Record: 10-4, 6-2
2024 Postseason: FCS Playoffs
Coach: Mark Ferrante
Offensive Coordinator: Chris Boden
Defensive Coordinator: ross Pennypacker
 
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: David Avit, RB, 923 yards
Passing: Tanner Maddocks, QB, 112 yards
Receiving: Lucas Kopecky, WR, 302 yards
Tackles: Shane Hartzell, LB, 112
Sacks: Nigel McSween, DL, 4.5
Interceptions: Zahmir Dawud, DB, 2
 
Other Key Returnees: RB Isaiah Ragland, OL Jake Picard, OL Stephane Voltaire, LB Richie Kimmel, DL Ayden Howard, DL Obinna Nwobodo, LB Turner Inge, DB Christian Sapp, DL Capri Martin, DB Newton Essiem
 
Key Losses: QB Connor Watkins, WR Jaylan Sanchez, WR Devin Smith, LB Brendan Bell, DB Ty Trinh, DB Ethan Potter, DB Jalen Goodman, DL Chuck Smith, DB Isas Waxter, DB Tyrell Mims, LB Jordan Nelson
 
Projected Postseason: FCS Playoffs
 
2024 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 154.4 (55th in nation, 8th in conference)
Passing Offense: 158.1 (106, 16)
Total Offense: 312.5 (96, 13)
Scoring Offense: 23.1 (76, 12)
Rushing Defense: 154.7 (65, 8)
Pass Defense: 171.5 (14, 2)
Total Defense: 326.2 (26, 3)
Scoring Defense: 18.2 (10, 2)
Turnover Margin: 0.36 (41, 5)
Sacks: 1.36 (107, 16)
Sacks Allowed: 2.64 (99, 13)