Villanova Wildcats vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Villanova Wildcats defeated Lehigh Mountain Hawks 38–10 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Villanova Wildcats 38, Lehigh Mountain Hawks 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Villanova Wildcats	12	15	6	0	38
Lehigh Mountain Hawks	0	3	0	6	10

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Brayten Silbor (Lehigh) — 158.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +1.95 EPA
• James Mott (Villanova) — 9.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.00 EPA
• Dante Perri (Lehigh) — 0.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.00 EPA

Rushing

• DeeWil Barlee (Villanova) — 88.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA
• Jalen Jackson (Villanova) — 127.0 yds · 2 TD +1.43 EPA
• Gaige Garcia (Lehigh) — 21.0 yds -1.61 EPA

Receiving

• Geoffrey Jamiel (Lehigh) — 3 rec · 13.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Nick Williams (Lehigh) — 3 rec · 35.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Jack DiPietro (Lehigh) — 2 rec · 30.0 yds +0.87 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brayten Silbor	Lehigh	21	85.7%	158	1	+0.09	+1.95
James Mott	Villanova	2	100.0%	9	0	0.00	0.00
Dante Perri	Lehigh	1	0.0%	0	0	0.00	0.00
incomplete	Lehigh	9	0.0%	0	0	-0.28	-2.52
incomplete	Villanova	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.59	-2.97
Connor Watkins	Villanova	12	66.7%	54	2	-0.52	-6.27

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Villanova	Lehigh
Plays	39	46
EPA / play	-0.014	-0.200
Total EPA	-0.55	-9.21
Success rate	41.0%	23.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.486	-0.046
Rush EPA / play	+0.435	-0.553
Yards	308	212

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Villanova	1	12	+1.04	Ended
Q1	Villanova	1	1	+1.20	Rush TD
Q1	Lehigh	1	-5	-4.91	Fumble
Q1	Villanova	1	28	+3.01	Pass TD
Q1	Lehigh	8	27	0.00	Interception
Q2	Villanova	5	68	0.00	Ended
Q2	Lehigh	3	9	0.00	Ended
Q2	Villanova	4	14	-2.09	Punt
Q2	Lehigh	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	Villanova	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	Lehigh	1	0	-4.64	Interception
Q2	Villanova	2	17	+2.75	Pass TD
Q2	Lehigh	1	0	-3.38	Interception
Q2	Villanova	1	46	+4.92	Rush TD
Q2	Lehigh	1	6	-0.10	Punt
Q3	Villanova	1	12	-2.04	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Villanova Wildcats · Connor Watkins sacked for a loss of 9 yards (3rd & 8) (-5.54 EPA)
2. Q2 · Villanova Wildcats · Jalen Jackson rushes 46 yards for a touchdown (+4.92 EPA)
3. Q1 · Lehigh Mountain Hawks · Fumble (-4.91 EPA)
4. Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Punt for 10 yards (-4.81 EPA)
5. Q2 · Lehigh Mountain Hawks · Brayten Silbor pass intercepted (-4.64 EPA)
6. Q3 · Villanova Wildcats · Connor Watkins pass intercepted (-4.57 EPA)
7. Q3 · Lehigh Mountain Hawks · Brayten Silbor pass to Gaige Garcia for 13 yards (3rd & 26) (+4.13 EPA)
8. Q2 · Villanova Wildcats · Punt (-3.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Villanova Wildcats controlled the final (38–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Brayten Silbor (Lehigh) — 158.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Villanova at -0.014 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Villanova Wildcats vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks?

Villanova Wildcats 38, Lehigh Mountain Hawks 10 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Villanova Wildcats vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks?

Villanova Wildcats won with a final score of 38–10.

Where can I find the Villanova Wildcats vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540078.

Who led Villanova Wildcats vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks in passing?

Brayten Silbor (Lehigh) led passers with 158.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Villanova Wildcats at Lehigh Mountain Hawks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.