Preview: Villanova Football To Take On Richmond - The Villanovan
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On Saturday, Nov. 7, Villanova’s football team (5-4, 4-2 Patriot League) will host Richmond (6-3, 4-2 Patriot League) at home, where it looks to extend its recent win streak to four games, following a 44-21 win over Lafayette last Saturday at Fisher Stadium in Easton, PA.
Villanova has not faced Richmond since Oct. 15, 2022, and the last matchup ended in a 20-10 Richmond win. Villanova leads the all-time series against the Spiders, 25-14.
For Villanova, Saturday offers a chance to move up from No. 3 in the Patriot League rankings. Richmond currently sits at No. 2 in the conference and is undefeated (3-0) against Patriot League competition. The Wildcats’ home record this season against the Patriot League is 1-2. Saturday will serve as a chance to change that, as Villanova has built momentum over its past three matchups.
Last Saturday, Villanova defeated Lafayette on its home turf and extended its win streak to four games, officially putting the Wildcats over .500 this season. After the win, sophomore linebacker Omari Bursey was named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week after totaling nine tackles and an interception he returned for a touchdown.
Villanova’s defense performed well against the Leopards, allowing only 155 yards and recording three interceptions. The Wildcats have struggled against the run game all season, but Saturday showed slight improvement. They allowed only 109 yards and forced a fumble, though they still gave up three of Lafayette’s touchdowns on the ground.
Villanova also produced a season-high four turnovers against Lafayette.
Offensively, graduate quarterback Pat McQuaide finished 23-for-32, threw for 293 yards through the air, and scored two passing touchdowns. Sophomore receiver Brandon Binkowski hauled in a 49-yard touchdown in the…
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