Villanova Wildcats vs. UAlbany Great Danes: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

UAlbany Great Danes defeated Villanova Wildcats 31–10 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Villanova Wildcats 10, UAlbany Great Danes 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Villanova Wildcats	3	6	0	0	10
UAlbany Great Danes	9	6	0	12	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Reese Poffenbarger (UAlbany) — 237.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +12.12 EPA
• Tyler Pastula (UAlbany) — 0.0 yds · -2.62 EPA/play -2.62 EPA
• Connor Watkins (Villanova) — 157.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.24 EPA/play -9.23 EPA

Rushing

• Griffin Woodell (UAlbany) — 117.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA
• Nate Larkins (UAlbany) — 27.0 yds -0.43 EPA
• DeeWil Barlee (Villanova) — 83.0 yds +0.48 EPA

Receiving

• Jaaron Hayek (Villanova) — 6 rec · 35.0 yds -0.20 EPA
• Brevin Easton (UAlbany) — 5 rec · 86.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Rayjuon Pringle (Villanova) — 2 rec · 55.0 yds +0.78 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Reese Poffenbarger	UAlbany	32	62.5%	237	3	+0.38	+12.12
Tyler Pastula	UAlbany	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.62	-2.62
Connor Watkins	Villanova	38	42.1%	157	1	-0.24	-9.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Villanova	UAlbany
Plays	60	63
EPA / play	-0.158	+0.124
Total EPA	-9.50	+7.83
Success rate	48.3%	49.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.243	+0.288
Rush EPA / play	-0.012	-0.056
Yards	312	386

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Villanova	10	43	+0.01	Field goal
Q1	UAlbany	9	45	+0.34	Field goal
Q1	Villanova	4	49	-1.42	Fumble
Q1	UAlbany	10	51	+3.73	Pass TD
Q1	Villanova	9	63	+5.15	Pass TD
Q2	UAlbany	9	37	-4.00	Ended
Q2	Villanova	3	7	-1.53	Punt
Q2	UAlbany	9	80	+6.34	Pass TD
Q2	Villanova	1	5	0.00	Ended
Q3	UAlbany	3	16	+0.42	Punt
Q3	Villanova	9	28	-1.29	Punt
Q3	UAlbany	5	16	-1.84	Punt
Q3	Villanova	5	9	-4.58	Fumble
Q3	UAlbany	8	24	-0.88	Rush TD
Q4	Villanova	5	36	-2.15	Fumble
Q4	UAlbany	4	60	+5.15	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Villanova Wildcats · Fumble (-5.84 EPA)
2. Q3 · Villanova Wildcats · Fumble (-5.48 EPA)
3. Q1 · Villanova Wildcats · Connor Watkins pass to Rayjuon Pringle for 33 yards (3rd & 13) (+5.02 EPA)
4. Q2 · UAlbany Great Danes · Reese Poffenbarger pass to Griffin Woodell for a touchdown (19 yards) (+4.43 EPA)
5. Q3 · Villanova Wildcats · Connor Watkins pass to DeeWil Barlee for 25 yards (3rd & 13) (+4.15 EPA)
6. Q2 · Villanova Wildcats · Connor Watkins pass to Jaylan Sanchez for a touchdown (17 yards) (+4.11 EPA)
7. Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Fumble (-3.69 EPA)
8. Q4 · UAlbany Great Danes · Reese Poffenbarger pass to Brevin Easton for 42 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UAlbany Great Danes controlled the final (31–10) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Reese Poffenbarger (UAlbany) — 237.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: UAlbany at 0.124 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 UAlbany Great Danes?

Villanova Wildcats 10, UAlbany Great Danes 31 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Villanova Wildcats vs UAlbany Great Danes?

UAlbany Great Danes won with a final score of 10–31.

Where can I find the Villanova Wildcats vs UAlbany Great Danes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540606.

Who led Villanova Wildcats vs UAlbany Great Danes in passing?

Reese Poffenbarger (UAlbany) led passers with 237.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Villanova Wildcats at UAlbany Great Danes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.