Overview

• Six of the first eight possessions stalled, yielding two punts, three Ryan Barker field goals and a Drew Allar interception.
• Allar again hovered near a 50% completion rate, then steered quick scoring drives that produced touchdowns for Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen.
• Jim Knowles’ defense dominated, holding Villanova to 89 total yards deep into the fourth quarter and surrendering only one meaningful march.
• Special teams delivered, with Barker hitting from 45, 42 and 28 yards and solid efforts from punter Gabe Nwosu and returner Devonte Ross.
• An announced crowd topping 109,000 showed frustration during the sluggish stretches, and the next test arrives in two weeks against No. 5 Oregon.