Villanova football shuts out Rhode Island, 44-0, improves to 6-1
Daniel Smith passed for two TDs and Jalen Jackson ran for two as Villanova shut out Rhode Island.
Villanova's Jalen Jackson ran for 104 yards and two touchdowns in the shutout of Rhode Island on Saturday.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
by Live Wire, Associated Press
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Daniel Smith threw for 214 yards and two touchdowns and Jalen Jackson ran for a pair of scores as Villanova rolled over Rhode Island, 44-0, in a Colonial Athletic Association game Saturday at Villanova Stadium.
The Wildcats’ defense got in on the act too, shutting down the Rams (5-2, 3-2) by holding them to 165 yards of offense. Starting quarterback Kasim Hill was held to 4-of-13 passing for 22 yards. His replacement, Brandon Robinson, went 6 of 10 for 36 yards.
Jackson opened the scoring in the first quarter for Villanova (6-1 overall, 4-0 CAA) on a 3-yard run. He added another score on a 20-yard run late in the third quarter.
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Smith’s two touchdowns came on a 5-yard pass to Todd Summers in the first and a 23-yarder to Rayjoun Pringle in the second quarter.
The final touchdown was an 8-yard run by TD Ayo-Durojaiye. Cole Bunce added three field goals of 41, 36, and 43 yards.
Also on defense, the Wildcats forced three fumbles and recovered all three. Hill also threw an interception.
Villanova outgained Rhode Island 511 yards to 165, including a 297-107 edge on the ground.
Next, the Cats host William & Mary (5-2, 3-1) at 1 p.m. Saturday
Jalen Jackson, bottom, of Villanova lunges for his team’’s first touchdown as Wesley Neal of Rhode Island tries to make the tackle during the 1st half on Oct. 23, 2021 at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Daniel Smith of Villanova passes against Rhode Island during the 1st half on Oct. 23, 2021 at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Rayjoun Pringle, left, of Villanova catches a touchdown pass in front of Jordan Jones of Rhode Island during the 1st half on Oct. 23, 2021 at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Bryce Ganious, left, of Villanova and teammates celebrate after they sacked Rhode Island quarterback Kasim Hill on a 4th down play during the 1st half on Oct. 23, 2021 at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Bryce Ganious, center, of Villanova and teammates celebrate after they sacked Rhode Island quarterback Kasim Hill on a 4th down play during the 1st half on Oct. 23, 2021 at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Christian Benford, right, of Villanova intercepts a pass intended for Paul Woods of Rhode Island during the 2nd half on Oct. 23, 2021 at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Jalen Jackson of Villanova on his 2nd touchdown run against Rhode Island during the 2nd half on Oct. 23, 2021 at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Jalen Jackson of Villanova breaks a tackle on his way to a touchdown against Rhode Island during the 2nd half on Oct. 23, 2021 at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Daniel Smith, left, of Villanova breaks free of the grasp of Antonio Carter II of Rhode Island during the 2nd half on Oct. 23, 2021 at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Quarterback Daniel Smith, center, of Villanova temporily loses the football as he lunges for extra yardage against Rhode Island during the 1st half on Oct. 23, 2021 at Villanova University. Andre Blackett, left, and Jordan Jones of Rhode Island make the tackle.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Kicker Cole Bunce of Villanova gets upended by Frederick Mallay of Rhode Island on a field goal attempt on Oct. 23, 2021 at Villanova University. There was not a penalty called. Joel D’Antonio is right.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Elijah Glover, left, congratulates T.D. Ayo-Durojaiye of Villanova on a special teams tackle against Rhode Island during the 1st half on Oct. 23, 2021 at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Qwahsin Townsend of Villanova celebrates after the Rhode Island punter Davey Schaun-Bartocci was tackled following a mishandeled snap during the 2nd half on Oct. 23, 2021 at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
