The Game: Towson (4-5, 2-3 CAA) vs. No. 10/8 Villanova (6-2, 5-1 CAA)
When: Sat., Nov. 8 – 1 p.m.
Where: Johnny Unitas® Stadium – Towson, Md.
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/150062E9B8352E49   
Promotion: First 1,000 fans receive a camo hat, presented by Medstar Health
TV/Online Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network/FloCollege
Audio Broadcast: Towsontigers.com
----Broadcasters: Ben Rosenbaum (PxP), Gordy Combs (Analyst)
Series: Villanova leads 12-7
 
TOWSON, Md. – For the first time in nearly a month, the Towson University football team has returned to Unitas to take on #10/8 Villanova on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m.  This is the Hometown Heroes Game as Towson will wear military-themed jerseys for the game.
 
Tickets for the game are available at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/150062E9B8352E49.  The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a camo hat, presented by Medstar Health.
 
This is also the Canines & Kickoffs game.  Go to https://t.co/D0XZPIzh4f to get a free ticket for your dog, courtesy of Camp Bow Wow.
 
The game will be broadcast on the Monumental Sports Network; check your local listings for channel information. In addition, Ben Rosenbaum and Gordy Combs will have the online broadcast on FloCollege and the radio call on Towsontigers.com from Unitas.
 
Towson got back into the win column last Saturday with a dominant 62-9 victory at North Carolina A&T to go to 4-5 overall and 2-3 in the CAA.  Villanova is coming off a bye week and has won its last five, the last a 29-16 victory vs. UAlbany on Oct. 25, to be 6-2 overall and 5-1 in the CAA.  Villanova is ranked at 10 in the STATS FCS Poll and eight in the AFCA Coaches Poll.
 
Villanova has won the last two games in the series, including a 14-13 victory at home on Sept. 14, 2024, to lead the all-time series vs. Towson 12-7.  Towson's last win vs. the Wildcats came on a 27-3 victory at home on Nov. 5, 2022.  This will be the last game between the two as CAA opponents, with Villanova departing for the Patriot League in 2026.
 
This is the first of two final home games for Towson this season, with the Tigers hosting Campbell on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m.
 
THIRD YEAR IN PETE SHINNICK ERA
Towson enters its third season under head coach Pete Shinnick in 2025.  Under coach Shinnick, Towson has earned three victories over then-top-15 teams, including a 34-27 win vs. then-#12/10 William & Mary on Oct. 5, 2024.
 
Towson has had five head coaches in program history: Carl Runk (1969-71), Phil Albert (1972-91), Gordy Combs (1992-2008), Rob Ambrose (2009-22) and Pete Shinnick (2023-pres.).
 
BRODIE, TERRY EARN PRESEASON ALL-CAA
Towson defensive backs Myles Brodie and Xavier Terry have been placed on the 2025 CAA Preseason All-Conference Team.  In addition, two more Tigers, John Dunmore and Rodney Roane Jr., were chosen as CAA Football Preseason All-Conference Honorable Mention.
 
Brodie was a 2024 All-CAA Third Team defensive back for Towson, having the team lead with two interceptions and nine pass break-ups.  The redshirt senior cornerback added 44 tackles and had a four-game streak with at least one pass break-up.
 
Terry has been in the top-two for Towson in tackles in each of the past two seasons, including last year tallying up 82 tackles, five pass break-ups, an interception and two forced fumbles.  The redshirt senior safety had at least four tackles in all 12 games last season.
 
In his first full year with the team in 2024, Dunmore was Towson's leader in receiving yards with 619 and receiving touchdowns with five.  Also serving as a special teams returner, the redshirt senior wide receiver had at least 35 receiving yards in 10 games last year.
 
Roane played all 12 games at linebacker in 2024, finishing second on the team with four sacks, adding 58 tackles and five tackles for loss.  The senior had at least three tackles in all 12 games last season.
 
RACKING UP RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS
Towson's primary two wide receivers have combined for 10 receiving touchdowns, with Jaceon Doss and John Dunmore each having five touchdowns.
 
Their five receiving touchdowns tie the most for a Tiger in a single season since 2019, when Shane Leatherbury had 12 touchdowns.  Towson's 17 receiving touchdowns are the most in a single season since 2019, when Towson had 22 receiving touchdowns.
 
MOVING UP THE SACKS LIST
During the Shinnick era, Towson has caused more pressure on the quarterback with 33 sacks in 2024.  With 29 sacks in 2023, Towson has had its top two sack totals in a season since 2013.  Towson's six sacks vs. N.C. A&T on Nov. 16, 2024 ties the most amount in a game for the Tigers since having seven at Villanova on Oct. 27, 2012.
 
Season Sacks - Towson
2013 - 41                     2019 - 22 (no 2020 season, COVID)
2014 - 28                     2021 - 22
2015 - 22                     2022 - 21
2016 - 20                     2023 - 29
2017 - 26                     2024 - 33
2018 - 23                     2025 - 11        
 
17 GRADUATES SUITING UP FOR TOWSON
17 Tigers are suiting up as college graduates, including 10 who earned a Towson degree.
 
Towson graduates (10) -
Myles Brodie                           CJ McClendon
Sean Brown                            Sam Reynolds
John Dunmore                        Mike Swain
Jean Germain                         Xavier Terry
Nathan Kent                            Kaden White
 
Graduates of other schools (7) -
Bryce Butler (Ohio)                             Shamar Graham (Virginia Union)
Carnell Davis (Duquesne)                  Myles Turner (UMass)
Wyatt Draeger (San Diego St.)          Al Wooten (Duke, Mercer)
Ja'Mez Drummer (Old Dominion)
 
RECEIVER DEPTH
Towson has a lot of depth in those catching the football, currently having four players who have at least 800 career receiving yards.  John Dunmore surpassed the career 1000-yard mark on Oct. 11, while Jaceon Doss surpassed that mark on Nov. 1.

Player	2025 Stats	Career Stats
#0 John Dunmore	42 rec., 525 yds, 5 TD	94 rec., 1243 yds, 10 TD
#2 Jaceon Doss	24 rec., 616 yds, 5 TD	53 rec., 1066 yds, 8 TD
#1 Zay Perkins	8 rec., 129 yds., 1 TD	78 rec., 939 yds, 10 TD
#14 Lukkas Londono	17 rec., 189 yds, 2 TD	69 rec., 867 yds, 4 TD
#7 Sam Reynolds	14 rec., 148 yds	41 rec., 421 yds, 1 TD

 
TOWSON PICKED SIXTH IN CAA PRESEASON POLL
The Tigers were predicted to finish sixth in the league in the preseason coaches poll.  Towson received 108 points in the poll.  Defending CAA co-champion Rhode Island is predicted to finish first followed by Monmouth and Villanova.
 
2025 CAA Football Predicted Order of Finish (first-place votes)
1. Rhode Island (8 first-place votes) 163
2. Monmouth (4 first-place votes) 142
3. Villanova (2 first-place votes) 139
4. Stony Brook 125
5. UNH 119
6. Towson 108
7. William & Mary 104
8. Elon 98
9. Maine 71
10. Campbell 53
11. Hampton 50
12. UAlbany 47
13. Bryant 32
14. North Carolina A&T 23
 
TIGERS IN THE PROS
Several Tigers have been competing in the professional ranks after their time with the Black & Gold.
 
Carter Runyon was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Las Vegas Raiders, later being placed on the practice squad.  He was elevated to the active roster on Sept. 28, making his professional debut vs. the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 5.  It is the second straight year where Towson has had an undrafted free agent signing, with Robert Javier signing with the Tennessee Titans in 2024.
 
Another Towson alum, Grant Udinski '19, is the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025.  A 2018 CSC Academic All-America® First Team defensive lineman, he spent the last three years as assistant OC for the Minnesota Vikings.
 
In the CFL, Tibo Debaillie '21 is playing his fifth year as a professional, including season four with the BC Lions.  The Belgium native has played 62 career games in the CFL.
 
Tigers in the Pros – 2025
National Football League
--Carter Runyon, Las Vegas Raiders
--Nchabanu Fortaboh, Baltimore Ravens/New England Patriots (rookie invite)
 
Canadian Football League
--Tibo Debaillie, DL: BC Lions
--Robert Javier, DB: Saskatchewan Roughriders (signee)
 
Indoor Football League
--Shane Simpson, RB: Fishers Freight
--Tye Smith, DB: Massachusetts Pirates
 
LAFOLLETTE - CAMPBELL TROPHY SEMIFINALIST
Bryce LaFollette was named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy® on Sept. 24.  The Campbell Trophy®, awarded by the National Football Foundation (NFF), recognizes an individual as the absolute best scholar-athlete in the nation for combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.
 
LaFollette is Towson's punter, averaging 44.4 yards per punt, including eight punts over 50 yards and 12 landing inside the 20-yard line.  In the classroom, the redshirt junior is set to graduate in the spring with a degree in marketing/business administration.  He is also an active community service contributor with Towson football and in his hometown.
 
INDORF - JERRY RICE AWARD WATCH LIST
Towson is starting a true freshman at quarterback, Andrew Indorf.  His play has earned him a spot on the Jerry Rice Award Watch List, the award for the top freshman in FCS play.  The three-time CAA Rookie of the Week is passing 61.3% with 1796 yards, 11 touchdowns and three interceptions.
 
It is the first time Towson has started a true freshman since Peter Athens started six games in 2009.  Indorf was selected to start at QB above Sean Brown, Towson's starting QB in 2024, and Nathan Kent, the starting QB for the Tigers in 2023.
 
XAVIER TERRY - 200+ CAREER TACKLES
On Oct. 4, Xavier Terry surpassed the career 200-tackle mark, all in his time with Towson from 2021-25.  He currently stands with 231 career tackles.
 
A converted linebacker, the 2023 Wardell Turner Scholarship recipient has been a starter at safety for Towson since the beginning of the Pete Shinnick era in 2023.  He was the team's leading tackler in 2023 with 75 and was second in 2024 with 82.
 
WILLIAMS - FRED MITCHELL AWARD MIDSEASON WATCH LIST
Caden Williams has been selected as one of 38 players on the 2025 Fred Mitchell Award Midseason Watch List.  The Fred Mitchell Award is given annually to the top place-kicker in FCS, DII, DII, NAIA and NJCAA for excellence on the football field and in the community.
 
Williams, a senior, took over placekicking duties this year along with being the primary kickoff man.  The Allen, Texas native is kicking 85.7% (12-for-14) on field goals, including a 50-yard field goal in the season-opening victory at Norfolk State.  He is also a perfect 26-for-26 on extra point attempts.
 
LAST GAME (TOWSON 62, N.C. A&T 9)
(11/1/2025 - GREENSBORO, N.C.):
Towson scored 42 points in the first half to surge past North Carolina A&T 62-9 to get back in the win column.
Important Stat:
Towson - Averaged 9.2 yards per play for 527 offensive yards
N.C. A&T - Won time of possession battle at 33:23
Top Passer:
Towson - Andrew Indorf: 18-24, 294 yards, 2 TD
N.C. A&T - Kevin White: 11-25, 90 yards, 2 INT
Top Rusher:
Towson - Kemarrion Battles: 5 rush, 47 yards, 1 TD
N.C. A&T - Nelson Layne (QB): 5 rush, 66 yards, 1 TD
Top Receiver:
Towson - Jaceon Doss: 4 receptions, 108 yards, 1 TD
N.C. A&T - Jayvonne Dillard: 5 receptions, 43 yards
Standout Defensive Player:
Towson - Branson Peters (LB): 6 tackles, 1.0 sack
N.C. A&T - Joshua Iseah (DB): 8 tackles, 2 BrUp
 
REPPING THE HOME STATE......
The Towson roster represents the Old Line State well, sporting 43 players from the home state of Maryland.  This includes 10 players from Baltimore City/County: Xzavion Crumb (Baltimore), Chase Dorsey (Parkton), Julius Dorsey (Baltimore), Alijah Hamond (Baltimore), Asaiah Hamond (Baltimore), Cordell Jefferson (Baltimore), Bennett Miller (Timonium), Amari N'nandi Hall (Pikesville), Owen Scheihing (Towson) and Isaiah Yates (Baltimore).
 
...AND THE SUNSHINE STATE
Towson has 13 players from the state of Florida on the roster.  Towson head coach Pete Shinnick was at the University of West Florida (UWF) from 2016-22.  Among the 13 include Fort Lauderdale native John Dunmore, Towson's leading receiver in 2024 with 619 yards.
 
Though a Texas native, Caden Williams, Towson's kickoff specialist, is a UWF transfer who played for Shinnick in 2022.
 
TOWSON TO APPEAR ON MONUMENTAL SPORTS NETWORK
Four Towson football home games will be appearing on Monumental Sports Network this season.  The home of the Washington Capitals, Mystics and Wizards, Monumental Sports Network is based out of Bethesda and is aired across the DMV, spanning from Pennsylvania, West Virginia and North Carolina.
 
In addition, all Towson home games and road games at CAA opponents will be aired on FloFootball, the exclusive streaming home of the CAA.  Spiro Morekas and Gordy Combs return as the Towson football broadcast team.
 
SCOUTING VILLANOVA:
Villanova stands with the second-ranked scoring offense in the CAA, averaging 30.6 points per game.
 
Pat McQuaide, grad transfer from Nicholls State, stands at quarterback at 63.1% for 1,727 yards, 13 touchdowns and two picks.  Frederick-native sophomore David Avit is the main running back, avergaing 5.6 yards a carry for 667 yards and eight scores.  2024 First Team All-CAA linebacker Shane Hartzell leads the team with 50 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks.
 
LAST TIME VS. VILLANOVA (#5/4 VILLANOVA 14, TOWSON 13)
(9/14/2024 - VILLANOVA, PA.):
Towson nearly pulled off an upset of a top-five team on the road but came up just short on a missed 38-yard field goal attempt on the final play in a 14-13 defeat at No. 5/4 Villanova.
Important Stat:
Towson - Held Villanova to 116 passing yards
Villanova - Averaged 6.3 yards per rush
Top Passer:
Towson - Sean Brown: 20-36, 233 yards, 1 TD
Villanova - Connor Watkins: 14-25, 116 yards, 2 TD
Top Rusher:
Towson - Devin Matthews: 14 rush, 135 yards
Villanova - Isaiah Ragland: 17 rush, 141 yards
Top Receiver:
Towson - Carter Runyon: 6 receptions, 88 yards, 1 TD
Villanova - Jaylan Sanchez: 4 receptions, 59 yards, 2 TD
Standout Defensive Player:
Towson - Will Middleton (LB): 9 tackles, 1 FF
Villanova - Brendan Bell (DB): 12 tackles, 1 BrUp                                     
 
IMPORTANT DATES: TOWSON VS. VILLANOVA
--Sept. 10, 2011 (Towson, Md. - Towson 31-10):
Towson won its first home CAA game under coach Rob Ambrose with a 31-10 victory over #20 Villanova, shutting out the Wildcats in the first half with a 14-0 advantage and not trailing the rest of the way. It was Towson's first win against a ranked opponent since 2007.
 
--Oct. 27, 2012 (Villanova, Pa. - Towson 49-35):
Towson earned a victory with 590 yards of total offense, breaking away in the third quarter to win 49-35 over Villanova, at the time tied for first place in the CAA.  The Tigers had 321 rushing yards, including 144 yards and two touchdowns from Terrance West.
 
--Sept. 15, 2018 (Villanova, Md. - Towson 45-35)
Towson came back from down 14 early with 35 consecutive points for a 45-35 victory at #10 Villanova, its first win over a top-10 opponent since 2013.  Tom Flacco had a second-straight 300+ yard passing game.  After this win, Towson will be ranked for the first time since 2014 and will stay ranked the rest of the year.
 
LAFOLLETTE POWERING PUNTS
Bryce LaFollette is looking to add his name to the Towson record book, currently averaging 43.6 yards per punt in his two seasons at Towson.  That mark would stand as the most yards per punt for a Towson punter in a two-year span.
 
The record is currently held by Shane McDonough, who averaged 42.9 yards per punt in two combined seasons in 2019 and 2021.  The four-year record is held by Sean Landeta, who had 42 yards a punt from 1979-82.
 
TOWSON WINS THE BATTLE FOR GREATER BALTIMORE
John Dunmore's TD catch with 24 seconds left returned The Battle for Greater Baltimore trophy to Towson as the Tigers defeated Morgan State 27-22 on Sept. 6 in a matchup of the two closest teams in FCS football, separated by 4.6 miles.
 
Towson is now 24-6 all-time against the Bears, having won eight straight games.  Morgan State's last win in the series came on Sept. 26, 2009, a 12-9 victory in Baltimore.
 
CARL RUNK (1936-2024)
The first-ever head coach of Towson football Carl Runk passed away on Nov. 24, 2024 at the age of 88.
 
He served as head coach for three years from 1969-71, including a 6-2 season in 1970.  He also was head coach of Towson men's lacrosse from 1968-98, leading that team to 262 victories and the 1974 DII national championship.  Runk was inducted into the Towson Athletics Hall of Fame in 2007.
(information by Pete Schlehr, Towson SID Emeritus)