College footballJalen JacksonSportsVillanova Wildcats Watkins Delivers Two Touchdown Passes, Jackson Adds Two Ground Scores in Villanova’s Decisive 38-10 Victory Over Lehigh by Lucas Garcia September 2, 2023 written by Lucas Garcia September 2, 2023 7 comments Bookmark 13 Connor Watkins connected with Rayjuon Pringle for two touchdowns, while Jalen Jackson rushed for 144 yards and an additional two scores, leading Villanova to a resounding 38-10 win over Lehigh this past Saturday. This victory marks the seventh consecutive year that Villanova has triumphed in its season opener. This encounter marked the third consecutive year in which Villanova faced off against the Mountain Hawks to commence their season. In this enduring rivalry, Villanova has now secured 11 consecutive wins against Lehigh, improving their all-time series record to 14-5. The Wildcats seized the initial lead through an elaborate 11-play, 75-yard drive in the first quarter, culminating in a 1-yard touchdown run by Jackson. Following a fumble by Lehigh’s Gaige Garcia, Villanova’s Richie Kimmel secured possession, allowing Watkins to swiftly connect with Pringle for a 28-yard touchdown, bringing the score to 10-0. Brayton Silbor, Lehigh’s quarterback, threw two costly interceptions that Villanova capitalized on, resulting in a 7-yard touchdown pass from Watkins to Pringle and a 46-yard touchdown sprint by Jackson. Silbor managed to put Lehigh on the scoreboard with a 7-yard pass to Garcia, coming with just over eight minutes remaining in the game. Watkins concluded the match with a 13-of-23 passing performance for 119 yards, one interception, and two touchdowns. In the rushing department, Jackson needed merely eight carries to dominate, while DeWill Barlee contributed an additional 102 yards on 11 carries. Altogether, Villanova’s ground attack accumulated 284 yards on 31 carries. For Lehigh, Silbor posted 206 yards, completing 23 of 38 pass attempts, but also threw a touchdown and two interceptions. For more on AP college football, please visit: https://bigbignews.net/college-football and https://bigbignews.net/ap-top-25-college-football-poll Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Villanova’s Season Opener VictoryWho were the standout players for Villanova in the season opener against Lehigh?What is significant about this win for Villanova?How did Villanova secure the initial lead?Were there any key turnovers that affected the game?What was Brayton Silbor’s performance like for Lehigh?How did Villanova’s ground game perform?Where can I find more information on AP college football?More about Villanova’s Season Opener Victory Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Villanova’s Season Opener Victory Who were the standout players for Villanova in the season opener against Lehigh? Connor Watkins and Jalen Jackson were the standout players for Villanova. Watkins threw for two touchdowns, while Jackson ran for 144 yards and two additional scores. What is significant about this win for Villanova? This win marks the seventh consecutive year that Villanova has triumphed in its season opener. It also extends Villanova’s winning streak against Lehigh to 11 consecutive games, improving their all-time series record to 14-5. How did Villanova secure the initial lead? Villanova took the initial lead with an 11-play, 75-yard drive in the first quarter that was capped by a 1-yard touchdown run from Jalen Jackson. Were there any key turnovers that affected the game? Yes, Gaige Garcia of Lehigh fumbled during one series, and Brayton Silbor threw two interceptions. These turnovers were capitalized upon by Villanova, contributing to their eventual 38-10 victory. What was Brayton Silbor’s performance like for Lehigh? Brayton Silbor had 206 yards, completing 23 of 38 pass attempts. However, he also threw a touchdown and two interceptions, the latter of which were capitalized upon by Villanova. How did Villanova’s ground game perform? Villanova’s ground game was dominant, accumulating 284 yards on 31 carries. Jalen Jackson led the ground game with 144 yards on just eight carries, and DeWill Barlee added 102 yards on 11 carries. Where can I find more information on AP college football? For more in-depth coverage and updates on AP college football, you can visit: https://bigbignews.net/college-football and https://bigbignews.net/ap-top-25-college-football-poll. 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With a keen eye for market analysis and a knack for spotting investment prospects, he keeps investors informed and ahead of the curve. previous post Carlos Alcaraz Delivers Dazzling Moments in US Open Triumph Over Dan Evans next post Closure of Burning Man Entrance in Nevada Due to Flooding; Participants Advised to Take Shelter You may also like Bookmark Derrick Rose and Marcus Smart Clarify Roles: Focused... October 3, 2023 Bookmark Trevor Bauer, Former MLB Pitcher, and Accuser Resolve... October 2, 2023 Bookmark Andretti Global clears first hurdle to join Formula... October 2, 2023 Bookmark U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team, Spearheaded by Simone Biles,... October 2, 2023 Bookmark Adam Wainwright Vowed to Bring Home a Puppy... October 2, 2023 Bookmark Allegation of Coerced Kiss Leads to Victim’s Helplessness,... October 2, 2023 7 comments LocalFan September 2, 2023 - 9:52 pm Been following the ‘Nova vs Lehigh rivalry for years. Love seeing that 14-5 record, just keeps getting better. Reply MikeJr45 September 3, 2023 - 12:53 am Man, Villanova is on fire. 7 years in a row, that’s no joke. Who’s gonna stop em? Reply OldTimer September 3, 2023 - 5:57 am Ah, the good ol’ days. I remember when Villanova and Lehigh were more evenly matched. Times have changed, haven’t they. Reply JustCurious September 3, 2023 - 1:35 pm Anyone know where i can get more stats on Jalen Jackson? 144 yards on 8 carries is insane. Reply StatsGuru September 3, 2023 - 4:12 pm 284 yards on the ground is huge. Villanova’s O-line must be made of tanks or something. Reply FootballFanatic September 3, 2023 - 7:01 pm Connor Watkins is the real deal. Two TDs in a season opener? guy’s got a future. Reply SarahT September 3, 2023 - 7:12 pm Seriously, what’s up with Lehigh? They gotta fix their game. turnovers killed em, period. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
