When: Saturday at 3:30 p.m., Villanova Stadium
Radio: ESPN-AM 950
Records: Monmouth, 0-1; Villanova, 0-2 overall, 0-1 Colonial Athletic Association
Series: First meeting
Coaches: Monmouth, Kevin Callahan (19th season at Monmouth, 104-81); Villanova, Andy Talley (27th season at Villanova, 188-109-1)
THREE THINGS TO WATCH
The Wildcats will be without starting QB Dustin Thomas, who was injured last week against Towson. Freshman Chris Polony, who has not played this year, is expected to start.
The Hawks allowed 529 yards of total offense in a 49-24 loss to Lehigh in their season-opener.
Villanova kicker Mark Hamilton has made 7 of 8 field goals in his career and six straight, including last season.
THREE THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW
Villanova is being led in tackles by freshman linebacker Dillon Lucas, who has 19 tackles, including 10 solo.
The Wildcats are 23-2 in their last 25 games played at Villanova Stadium.
In its two losses to open the season (by a combined 73-17), Villanova is minus-6 in turnover margin.
- Gary Potosky
