UnderpReview: Delaware vs. Villanova

Time: Saturday, November 21
3:30 p.m.
Location: Villanova Stadium
Villanova, Pa.

About the Teams:

About the Hens:
The Hens lost Saturday, falling 35-18 to Navy last weekend after leading 9-7 at halftime. Delaware is now 6-4, 4-3 CAA. Quarterback Pat Devlin connected on 17 passes for 194 yards. The Hens outgained the Mipshipmen 370 total offensive yards to 320, and Delaware kicker Jon Striefsky kicked four field goals.

About the Wildcats:
Villanova is coming off a 49-7 victory over Towson, which extended its winning streak to four games. The Wildcats are 9-1, 6-1 CAA. The Wildcats gained 282 net yards rushing, 100 of which came from quarterback Antwon Young. Following a win against Richmond, the Wildcats moved up to No. 3 in both the Sports Network FCS Top 25 and the FCS Coaches Poll.

Why the Hens can win:

The Hens lost to Richmond by the same narrow margin that Villanova recently defeated the Spiders by. The Hens proved they’re capable of playing at such a high level when they opened conference play. If they’re focused, the Hens could close out the regular season with another stunning performance.

Why the Hens could lose:

The Wildcats could easily be the strongest team the Hens face all season. Villanova recently edged out powerhouse Richmond and has only lost once all season to New Hampshire. The Hens have been inconsistent this year and there won’t be much room for error this weekend. The Hens will need to look more like they did against Richmond and not repeat their homecoming performance.

The Hens’ defense will need to be ready for the diffuse threat of Villanova’s offense. Against Towson, the three Wildcat quarterbacks connected with nine different receivers.    

The Numbers:

21-20-1 Villanova leads the series.

7-21 The Hens lost to Villanova last year.

Matt’s Prediction

This one’s for all the marbles. No one expected to be in this position at the beginning of the year, but that won’t keep the Hens from upsetting Villanova for a playoff berth.

Hens: 25
Wildcats: 21
 

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geez

Tue Nov 17 2009 03:03

underp review? oh. under preview. i get it.

that looks terrible.

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