ELON, N.C. (Interstat) — A pivotal Coastal Athletic Association matchup is set for Saturday at Rhodes Stadium as the Elon Phoenix host the Villanova Wildcats.

Elon (4-2) enters the contest with momentum after a 17-3 road victory over Towson last Saturday. Quarterback Landen Clark powered the offense, throwing for 181 yards and rushing for 81 more. Running back Jimmyll Williams added 90 rushing yards and 62 receiving yards.

Villanova (3-2) is also riding high after a dominant 37-7 win over New Hampshire. Wildcats quarterback Pat McQuaide passed for 219 yards, while running back David Avit rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown in the victory.

The game features two teams with potent offenses and contrasting recent trajectories. The Phoenix have won three of their last four, while the Wildcats have rebounded from a 51-33 loss to Monmouth with two consecutive wins.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, this contest is projected to be a nail-biter, with Elon edging Villanova 27-26.

Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.