Elon Phoenix vs. Villanova Wildcats: 2023 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Villanova Wildcats defeated Elon Phoenix 21– in Week 7, 2023. Final score: Elon Phoenix , Villanova Wildcats 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Elon Phoenix	0	0	0	0
Villanova Wildcats	12	0	6	0	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Will Lankford (Elon) — 6.0 yds · -0.37 EPA/play -0.74 EPA
• Justin Allen (Elon) — 30.0 yds · -0.89 EPA/play -11.53 EPA
• Connor Watkins (Villanova) — 35.0 yds · -1.10 EPA/play -12.15 EPA

Rushing

• Jalen Jackson (Villanova) — 83.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Isaiah Ragland (Villanova) — 118.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Connor Watkins (Villanova) — 124.0 yds +0.79 EPA

Receiving

• Antonio Johnson (Villanova) — 2 rec · 32.0 yds +1.30 EPA
• Jordan Bonner (Elon) — 2 rec · 9.0 yds -1.29 EPA
• Landyn Backey (Elon) — 1 rec · 33.0 yds +2.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Lankford	Elon	2	50.0%	6	0	-0.37	-0.74
Justin Allen	Elon	13	30.8%	30	0	-0.89	-11.53
Connor Watkins	Villanova	11	27.3%	35	0	-1.10	-12.15

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Elon	Villanova
Plays	38	71
EPA / play	-0.692	-0.029
Total EPA	-26.31	-2.04
Success rate	13.2%	47.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.818	-1.105
Rush EPA / play	-0.611	+0.168
Yards	99	467

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Villanova	9	49	+4.31	Rush TD
Q1	Elon	4	8	-6.17	Ended
Q1	Villanova	4	59	+4.18	Rush TD
Q1	Elon	5	4	-4.59	Punt
Q1	Villanova	9	42	-3.55	Ended
Q2	Elon	3	4	-2.51	Punt
Q2	Villanova	8	60	-1.14	Interception
Q2	Elon	5	41	-2.43	Ended
Q2	Villanova	10	41	-2.51	Ended
Q2	Elon	2	6	-0.46	Ended
Q3	Elon	5	15	-2.00	Punt
Q3	Villanova	8	81	+5.72	Rush TD
Q3	Elon	6	6	-4.00	Punt
Q3	Villanova	5	30	-2.95	Fumble
Q4	Elon	3	-7	-3.25	Punt
Q4	Villanova	6	15	-2.01	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Villanova Wildcats · TD Ayo-Durojaiye rushes 50 yards for a touchdown (+5.85 EPA)
2. Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Isaiah Ragland rushes for 1 yard (2nd & 6) (-5.14 EPA)
3. Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Fumble (-3.95 EPA)
4. Q2 · Villanova Wildcats · Connor Watkins pass intercepted (-3.46 EPA)
5. Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Rush (3rd & 5) (-3.36 EPA)
6. Q1 · Elon Phoenix · Will Lankford rushes for no gain (4th & 2) (-3.22 EPA)
7. Q2 · Villanova Wildcats · Connor Watkins — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.84 EPA)
8. Q3 · Elon Phoenix · Jalen Hampton rushes for a loss of 3 yards (3rd & 2) (-2.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Villanova Wildcats controlled the final (21–) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Will Lankford (Elon) — 6.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Villanova at -0.029 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 Elon Phoenix vs Villanova Wildcats?

Elon Phoenix 0, Villanova Wildcats 21 in Week 7 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Elon Phoenix vs Villanova Wildcats?

Villanova Wildcats won with a final score of 0–21.

Where can I find the Elon Phoenix vs Villanova Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540413.

Who led Elon Phoenix vs Villanova Wildcats in passing?

Will Lankford (Elon) led passers with 6.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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