Villanova Wildcats at Colgate Raiders
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Connor Watkins accounts for 3 TDs, Villanova pulls away from Colgate for 28-3 win
The Wildcats, ranked fifth in the FCS coaches poll, led 7-3 at halftime thanks to Watkins and Smith teaming up for a 71-yard score late in the first quarter.
Isaiah Ragland then capped a quick 63-yard drive to open the second half with a 1-yard score.
Villanova (2-0) salted the game away in the fourth with Watkins and Smith connecting from 8 yards and Watkins scoring on a 13-yard run around the right side.
Watkins finished 18 of 28 for 247 yards and Smith had six receptions for 116 yards.
Michael Brescia was 16 of 32 for 140 yards for the Raiders (0-2) and was their top rusher with 57 yards.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 2:59 | Devin Smith 71 Yd pass from Connor Watkins (Ethan Gettman Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 14:04 | Luke Vogeler 39 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:53 | Isaiah Ragland 1 Yd Run (Ethan Gettman Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:06 | Devin Smith 8 Yd pass from Connor Watkins (Ethan Gettman Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:59 | Connor Watkins 13 Yd Run (Ethan Gettman Kick) |
Statistics
 VILL |
 COLG |
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|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1st Downs | 18 |
| 4-10 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-14 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 1-3 |
| 379 | Total Yards | 264 |
| 247 | Passing | 178 |
| 18/28 | Comp/Att | 24/42 |
| 8.8 | Yards per pass | 4.2 |
| 132 | Rushing | 86 |
| 32 | Rushing Attempts | 26 |
| 4.1 | Yards per rush | 3.3 |
| 7-60 | Penalties | 2-14 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 29:09 | Possession | 30:51 |
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