Youngstown State Penguins 28–45 Villanova Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 14, 2023

Quick answer

Villanova Wildcats defeated Youngstown State Penguins 45–28 in Week 14, 2023. Final score: Youngstown State Penguins 28, Villanova Wildcats 45.

Game summary

Villanova Wildcats rolled past Youngstown State Penguins 45–28 in Week 14 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Connor Watkins (Villanova) — 264.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.21 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Dra Rushton — 48.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Max Tomczak — 9 rec, 105.0 yds.
EPA edge: Villanova (+0.305/play) vs Youngstown State (-0.060/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Youngstown State Penguins	3	6	3	12	28
Villanova Wildcats	6	12	9	12	45

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

YSUYoungstown State Penguins

+3

+3OPP 14

VILLVillanova Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Villanova
Q1TD
JJJalen Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jalen Jackson rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Youngstown State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 25 yards
Youngstown State
Q2TD
JFJoey Farthing
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Mitch Davidson pass to Joey Farthing for a touchdown (34 yards)
Villanova
Q2TD
CWConnor Watkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Connor Watkins rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Villanova
Q2TD
JSJaylan Sanchez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Connor Watkins pass to Jaylan Sanchez for a touchdown (64 yards)
Villanova
Q3TD
JJJalen Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Jalen Jackson rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Youngstown State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
12-24
Field goal good from 31 yards
Villanova
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
12-27
Field goal good from 31 yards
Villanova
Q4TD
CWConnor Watkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-33
Connor Watkins rushes 14 yards for a touchdown
Youngstown State
Q4TD
LHLuke Hensley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-33
Mitch Davidson pass to Luke Hensley for a touchdown (14 yards)
Villanova
Q4TD
DBDeeWil Barlee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-39
DeeWil Barlee rushes 22 yards for a touchdown
Youngstown State
Q4TD
JFJoey Farthing
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-39
Mitch Davidson pass to Joey Farthing for a touchdown (27 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Connor Watkins (Villanova) — 264.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +4.73 EPA
Mitch Davidson (Youngstown State) — 268.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.16 EPA

Rushing

Dra Rushton (Youngstown State) — 48.0 yds -0.40 EPA
Jalen Jackson (Villanova) — 81.0 yds · 2 TD +0.37 EPA
Connor Watkins (Villanova) — 69.0 yds · 2 TD +1.03 EPA

Receiving

Max Tomczak (Youngstown State) — 9 rec · 105.0 yds +0.72 EPA
Joey Farthing (Youngstown State) — 4 rec · 73.0 yds +3.14 EPA
Bryce Oliver (Youngstown State) — 3 rec · 38.0 yds +0.65 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Connor Watkins	Villanova	22	54.5%	264	1	+0.21	+4.73
Mitch Davidson	Youngstown State	47	57.4%	268	3	+0.03	+1.16

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Youngstown State	Villanova
Plays	74	53
EPA / play	-0.060	+0.305
Total EPA	-4.42	+16.14
Success rate	37.8%	47.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.025	+0.215
Rush EPA / play	-0.207	+0.368
Yards	369	470

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Villanova	6	88	+7.39	Rush TD
Q1	Youngstown State	3	4	-2.72	Punt
Q1	Villanova	2	15	-4.71	Interception
Q1	Youngstown State	7	18	-1.85	Field goal
Q1	Villanova	3	6	-2.38	Punt
Q1	Youngstown State	8	73	+5.89	Pass TD
Q2	Villanova	5	39	+3.29	Rush TD
Q2	Youngstown State	8	20	-3.00	Punt
Q2	Villanova	4	97	+7.15	Pass TD
Q2	Youngstown State	7	21	-1.28	Punt
Q2	Villanova	5	2	-0.83	Punt
Q2	Youngstown State	3	12	-0.54	Punt
Q3	Youngstown State	4	13	-2.57	Interception
Q3	Villanova	5	53	+2.57	Rush TD
Q3	Youngstown State	8	19	-4.69	Field goal
Q3	Villanova	7	73	+1.55	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Youngstown State Penguins · Mitch Davidson pass to Joey Farthing for a touchdown (27 yards) (+6.19 EPA)
Q2 · Youngstown State Penguins · Mitch Davidson pass to Joey Farthing for a touchdown (34 yards) (+6.14 EPA)
Q1 · Villanova Wildcats · Connor Watkins pass intercepted (-5.92 EPA)
Q2 · Villanova Wildcats · Connor Watkins pass to Jaylan Sanchez for a touchdown (64 yards) (+5.79 EPA)
Q4 · Youngstown State Penguins · Mitch Davidson pass intercepted (-4.57 EPA)
Q3 · Villanova Wildcats · Connor Watkins pass to Luke Daly for 45 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.7 EPA)
Q3 · Youngstown State Penguins · Mitch Davidson sacked for a loss of 9 yards (4th & 5) (-3.58 EPA)
Q3 · Youngstown State Penguins · Penalty (4th & 2) (+3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

Villanova Wildcats controlled the final (45–28) in Week 14.
Passing edge: Connor Watkins (Villanova) — 264.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Villanova at 0.305 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 Youngstown State Penguins vs Villanova Wildcats?

Youngstown State Penguins 28, Villanova Wildcats 45 in Week 14 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Youngstown State Penguins vs Villanova Wildcats?

Villanova Wildcats won with a final score of 28–45.

Where can I find the Youngstown State Penguins vs Villanova Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401615939.

Who led Youngstown State Penguins vs Villanova Wildcats in passing?

Connor Watkins (Villanova) led passers with 264.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Youngstown State Penguins at Villanova Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.