Connor Watkins accounts for 3 TDs, Villanova pulls away from Colgate for 28-3 win

By The Associated Press

HAMILTON, N.Y. (AP) — Connor Watkins threw two touchdown passes to Devin Smith and ran for a third and Villanova pulled away from Colgate for a 28-3 win. The Wildcats led 7-3 at halftime thanks to Watkins and Smith teaming up for a 71-yard score late in the first quarter. Isaiah Ragland then capped a quick 63-yard drive to open the second half with a 1-yard score. Villanova salted the game away in the fourth with Watkins and Smith connecting from 8 yards and Watkins scoring on a 13-yard run around the right side. Michael Brescia was 16 of 32 for 140 yards for the Raiders and was their top rusher with 57 yards.