Villanova Vs. Monmouth: A Deep Dive Into CAA Football's Ranked Matchup
Villanova Vs. Monmouth: A Deep Dive Into CAA Football's Ranked Matchup
Two of the top ranked teams in the country will face off this week in CAA play, Villanova and Monmouth. Here's what to know about the matchup.
On Saturday, Sept. 20, the CAA matchup between No. 13 Villanova and No. 18 Monmouth will be an offensive battle for the ages.
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In just three games, Monmouth quarterback Derek Robertson has lit up opposing defenses, throwing for 1,265 yards and 14 touchdowns while rushing for another. He opened the season against Colgate with almost 500 yards, and followed it up with stellar performances in week two and three.
Both teams opened up their season against Colgate, coming away with wins. One week after Monmouth hit the road to play at Colgate winning 42-39, Villanova hosted them and beat them 24-17.
With the Wildcats having a new quarterback, in Pat McQuaide, their offense is going through an adjustment period, especially facing off against FBS ranked No. 2 Penn State. McQuaide has thrown for 326 yards and one touchdown, and the Wildcats have run the majority of their offense on the ground.
After a successful freshman season, running back David Avit has added 118 yards this season and Luke Colella has led the team in receptions with six catches for 127 yards.
For the Hawks, Robertson’s favorite target so far has been Josh Derry, who has caught 24 passes for 357 yards and six touchdowns. Gavin Nelson has been another big weapon for Robertson, hauling in 15 passes for 308 yards and three touchdowns.
Both teams are playing their first CAA game of the season, looking to start conference play with a 1-0 record. Each side faced an FBS team last week, but Monmouth fell just short of pulling off the upset.
With two teams looking to get back to winning this week, this CAA matchup will be one for the ages.
Here’s everything to know about this Saturday’s game.
When Does Monmouth And Villanova Kick Off?
Monmouth and Villanova will kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET.
How To Watch Monmouth Vs Villanova
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Latest AFCA FCS Coaches Poll Football Rankings 2025 (Sept. 14)
- North Dakota St.
- South Dakota St.
- Tarleton St.
- Illinois St.
- Montana
- Montana St.
- Rhode Island
- Idaho
- UC Davis
- Lehigh
- Southern Illinois
- Tennessee Tech
- Villanova
- UIW
- Abilene Christian
- Jackson State
- North Dakota
- Monmouth
- Northern Arizona
- Austin Peay
- South Dakota
- Sacramento State
- New Hampshire
- Youngstown State
- Mercer
Last Week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll Football Rankings 2025
- 1. North Dakota State (2-0) - Previously: 1
- 2. South Dakota State (2-0) - Previously: 2
- 3. Tarleton State (3-0) - Previously: T-3
- 4. Illinois State (1-1) - Previously: 7
- 5. Rhode Island (2-0) - Previously: 8
- 6. Montana State (0-2) - Previously: T-3
- 7. Montana (1-0) - Previously: 10
- 8. UIW (1-1) - Previously: 9
- 9. UC Davis (1-1) - Previously: 5
- 10. Idaho (1-1) - Previously: 11
- 11. Villanova (1-0) - Previously: 12
- 12. Lehigh (2-0) - Previously: 13
- 13. Abilene Christian (1-1) - Previously: 17
- 14. Southern Illinois (1-1) - Previously: 15
- 15. Jackson State (1-1) - Previously: 14
- 16. Tennessee Tech (2-0) - Previously: 20
- 17. North Dakota (1-1) - Previously: 22
- 18. Monmouth (2-0) - Previously: 18
- 19. Northern Arizona (1-1) - Previously: 19
- 20. South Dakota (0-2) - Previously: 6
- 21. Sacramento State (0-2) - Previously: 16
- 22. Mercer (0-1) - Previously: 21
- 23. Austin Peay (1-1) - Previously: NR
- 24. New Hampshire (2-0) - Previously: NR
- 25. Youngstown State (2-0) - Previously: NR
2025 CAA Football Predicted Finish
(Selected by a vote of Head Coaches)
- Rhode Island (8 first-place votes) 163
- Monmouth (4 first-place votes) 142
- Villanova (2 first-place votes) 139
- Stony Brook 125
- UNH 119
- Towson 108
- William & Mary 104
- Elon 98
- Maine 71
- Campbell 53
- Hampton 50
- UAlbany 47
- Bryant 32
- North Carolina A&T 23
2025 Monmouth Football Schedule
- Aug 29 at Colgate
- Sept 6 at Fordham
- Sept 13 at Charlotte
- Sept 20 vs Villanova*
- Oct 4 vs Delaware State
- Oct 11 at Towson*
- Oct 18 vs Stony Brook*
- Oct 25 at Hampton*
- Nov 1 at Bryant*
- Nov 8 vs New Hampshire*
- Nov 15 at North Carolina A&T*
- Nov 22 vs UAlbany*
-* denotes conference game
Villanova Football 2025 Schedule
- September 6 - 6:00 p.m. - Colgate - FloCollege
- September 13 - 3:30 p.m. - Penn State - FS1
- September 20 - 1:00 p.m. - Monmouth - FloCollege
- September 27 - 3:30 p.m. - William & Mary - FloCollege
- October 4 - 1:00 p.m. - New Hampshire - FloCollege
- October 11 - 2:00 p.m. - Elon - FloCollege
- October 18 - 1:00 p.m. - Hampton - FloCollege
- October 25 - 3:30 p.m. - UAlbany - FloCollege
- November 8 - 1:00 p.m. - Towson - FloCollege
- November 15 - 1:00 p.m. Stony Brook - FloCollege
- November 22 - 1:00 p.m. - Sacred Heart - FloCollege
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