2025 Davidson Wildcats football team

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2025 Davidson Wildcats football
Davdson Wildcats wordmark.svg
Conference Pioneer Football League
Record1–6 (0–3 PFL)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorKeegan Kennedy (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorMiles Ahles (1st season)
Home stadiumDavidson College Stadium
Seasons
  2024
2026 
2025 Pioneer Football League standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 19 Presbyterian  3 0   7 0  
Drake  3 0   4 2  
Butler  3 1   5 3  
Dayton  3 1   5 2  
Stetson  2 2   3 5  
St. Thomas (MN)  2 2   4 3  
Marist  1 2   3 4  
San Diego  1 2   3 4  
Davidson  0 3   1 6  
Valparaiso  0 3   1 6  
Morehead State  1 3   3 5  
As of October 21, 2025
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2025 Davidson Wildcats football team represent Davidson College as a member of the Pioneer Football League (PFL) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Wildcats are led by first-year head coach Saj Thakkar and play their home games at Davidson College Stadium located in Davidson, North Carolina.

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 301:00 pm Georgetown * ESPN+ L 14–513,291
September 66:00 pmat Elon * FloFootball L 7–556,015
September 131:00 pmat No. 15 Tennessee Tech *ESPN+L 14–727,278
September 207:00 pm Greensboro *
  • Davidson College Stadium
  • Davidson, NC
ESPN+W 48–03,079
October 41:00 pmat Stetson ESPN+L 32–351,250
October 111:00 pm St. Thomas
  • Davidson College Stadium
  • Davidson, NC
ESPN+L 13–57
October 181:00 pmat Drake ESPN+L 0−452,721
October 2512:00 pm San Diego
  • Davidson College Stadium
  • Davidson, NC
ESPN+
November 11:00 pmat Morehead State TBA
November 85:00 pm Presbyterian
  • Davidson College Stadium
  • Davidson, NC
ESPN+
November 1512:00 pmat Marist TBA
November 221:00 pm Dayton
  • Davidson College Stadium
  • Davidson, NC
ESPN+

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Game summaries

Georgetown

Georgetown Hoyas (0-0) vs. Davidson Wildcats (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Hoyas20187651
Wildcats770014

at Davidson College StadiumDavidson, NC

  • Date: August 30
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C) • Wind: NE at 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 3,291
  • Referee: Charles Olson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Paul Roper (play-by-play) and Mike Fresina (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • GTWN – Savion Hart 69-yard run (Thomas Anderson kick), 14:20. Hoyas 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 78 yards, 0:33.
  • GTWN – Savion Hart 27-yard run (Thomas Anderson kick), 3:30. Hoyas 14–0. Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:43.
  • DAV – Brody Reina 55-yard pass from Coulter Cleland (Christos Tzoumakas kick), 1:11. Hoyas 14–7. Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, 2:19.
  • GTWN – Savion Hart 73-yard pass from Dez Thomas II (Thomas Anderson kick failed), 0:24. Hoyas 20–7. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:47.
Second quarter
  • GTWN – Jimmy Kibble 41-yard pass from Danny Lauter (Thomas Anderson kick), 11:45. Hoyas 27–7. Drive: 6 plays, 84 yards, 2:20.
  • GTWN – Bryce Cox 3-yard run (Dez Thomas II–Isaiah Grimes pass), 3:52. Hoyas 35–7. Drive: 13 plays, 76 yards, 5:35.
  • GTWN – Thomas Anderson 41-yard field goal, 1:14. Hoyas 38–7. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 2:23.
  • DAV – Coulter Cleland 12-yard run (Christos Tzoumakas kick), 0:14. Hoyas 38–14. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 1:00.
Third quarter
  • GTWN – Nicholas Dunneman 7-yard pass from Danny Lauter (Thomas Anderson kick), 8:36. Hoyas 45–14. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 3:03.
Fourth quarter
  • GTWN – Jayden Sumpter 4-yard run (Thomas Anderson kick failed), 14:56. Hoyas 51–14. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:31.
StatisticsGTWNDAV
First downs2318
Total yards543329
Rushing yards282139
Passing yards261190
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–23–019–31–1
Time of possession30:4029:20
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
GeorgetownPassingDanny Lauter11/16, 135 yards, 2 TD
RushingSavion Hart8 carries, 123 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingSavion Hart2 receptions, 78 yards, TD
DavidsonPassingCoulter Cleland12/17, 128 yards, TD, INT
RushingCoulter Cleland8 carries, 57 yards, TD
ReceivingBrody Reina1 reception, 55 yards, TD

at Elon

Davidson Wildcats (0-1) vs. Elon Phoenix (0-1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wildcats00707
Phoenix10317755

at Rhodes StadiumElon, NC

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 6:00 PM EDT
  • TV announcers (FloFootball): Taylor Durham (play-by-play) and Dr. Khirey Walker (analyst)
Game information
First Quarter
  • ELON – Landen Clark 1-yard run (Luke Barnes kick), 11:41. Phoenix 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 3:19.
  • ELON − Luke Barnes 27-yard field goal, 7:43. Phoenix 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 40 yards, 2:24.
Second Quarter
  • ELON − Landyn Backey 22-yard pass from Landen Clark (Luke Barnes kick), 11:54. Phoenix 17−0. Drive: 4 plays, 46 yards, 1:27.
  • ELON − Landyn Backey 44-yard pass from Landen Clark (Luke Barnes kick), 8:04. Phoenix 24−0. Drive: 5 plays, 55 yards, 2:12.
  • ELON − Luke Barnes 38-yard field goal, 2:46. Phoenix 27–0. Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 4:09.
  • ELON – TJ Thomas Jr. 15-yard run (Luke Barnes kick), 1:06. Phoenix 34–0. Drive: 4 plays, 43 yards, 0:37.
  • ELON − Isaiah Fuhrmann 20-yard pass from Landen Clark (Luke Barnes kick), 0:44. Phoenix 41−0. Drive: 1 play, 20 yards, 0:07.
Third Quarter
  • DAV − Ivan Hoyt 25-yard pass from Coulter Cleland (Christos Tzoumakas kick), 11:49. Phoenix 41−7. Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 3:05.
  • ELON – Jimmyll Williams 4-yard run (Luke Barnes kick), 5:16. Phoenix 48–7. Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, 2:10.
Fourth Quarter
  • ELON – Dan Frederick 1-yard run (Luke Barnes kick), 13:29. Phoenix 55–7. Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 3:51.
StatisticsDAVELON
First downs1030
Total yards158547
Rushing yards65289
Passing yards93258
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12/30/016/29/0
Time of possession23:4536:15
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DavidsonPassingCoulter Cleland10/25, 81 yards, 1 TD
RushingMason Sheron6 carries, 31 yards
ReceivingBrody Reina6 receptions, 43 yards
ElonPassingLanden Clark15/24, 247 yards, 3 TDs
RushingJimmyll Williams9 carries, 79 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingLandyn Backey5 receptions, 118 yards, 2 TDs

at No. 15 Tennessee Tech

Davidson Wildcats (0-2) vs. No. 15 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (2-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wildcats0140014
No. 15 Golden Eagles281721672

at Tucker StadiumCookeville, TN

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Dylan Vazzano (play-by-play) and Sam Brooks (analyst)
StatisticsDAVTNTC
First downs1233
Total yards206576
Rushing yards74308
Passing yards132268
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16–27–125–37–0
Time of possession28:2231:38
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DavidsonPassingCoulter Clealand16/26, 132 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingMari Adams11 carries, 58 yards
ReceivingIvan Hoyt4 receptions, 53 yards, TD
Tennessee TechPassingKekoa Visperas23/32, 246 yards, 3 TD
RushingQuintell Quinn9 carries, 122 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingMaury Sullivan7 receptions, 78 yards

Greensboro (DIII)

Greensboro Pride (DIII) (1-1) vs. Davidson Wildcats (0-3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Pride (DIII)00000
Wildcats14286048

at Davidson College Stadium • Davidson, NC

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 7:00 PM EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C) • Wind: SW at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 3,079
  • Referee: Jeff Page
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Paul Roper (play-by-play) and Mike Fresina (analyst)
Game information
First Quarter
  • (14:19) DAV – Alani Ajigbotosho 53-yard pass from Coulter Cleland, Christos Tzoumakas kick (Drive: 2 plays, 56 yards, 0:36; Davidson 7–0)
  • (0:00) DAV – Mason Sheron 5-yard run, Christos Tzoumakas kick (Drive: 16 plays, 80 yards, 5:41; Davidson 14–0)
Second Quarter
  • (10:38) DAV – Mari Adams 11-yard run, Christos Tzoumakas kick (Drive: 5 plays, 44 yards, 1:57; Davidson 21–0)
  • (7:53) DAV – Ivan Hoyt 34-yard pass from Coulter Cleland, Christos Tzoumakas kick (Drive: 3 plays, 44 yards, 1:17; Davidson 28–0)
  • (7:00) DAV – Ivan Hoyt 7-yard pass from Coulter Cleland, Christos Tzoumakas kick (Drive: 2 plays, 24 yards, 0:45; Davidson 35–0)
  • (5:31) DAV – Mari Adams 1-yard run, Christos Tzoumakas kick (Drive: 3 plays, 4 yards, 0:40; Davidson 42–0)
Third Quarter
  • (11:04) DAV – Casey Bullock 3-yard run (Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:01; Davidson 48–0)
Fourth Quarter

No scoring plays

StatisticsGREDAV
First downs1721
Total yards293502
Rushing yards23256
Passing yards270246
Passing: Comp–Att–Int26–46–318–28–1
Time of possession31:2728:33
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
GreensboroPassingChase Altis21/36, 208 yards, 2 INT
RushingOrane Forbes2 carries, 6 yards
ReceivingKJ Brown6 receptions, 103 yards
DavidsonPassingCasey Bullock12/16, 124 yards, INT
RushingMari Adams10 carries, 56 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingAlani Ajigbotosho3 receptions, 70 yards, TD

at Stetson

Davidson Wildcats (1-3) vs. Stetson Hatters (1-4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wildcats31401532
Hatters71401435

at Spec Martin StadiumDeLand, FL

  • Date: October 4
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Whit Watson (play-by-play)
StatisticsDAVSTET
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DavidsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
StetsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving

St. Thomas (MN)

St. Thomas Tommies (2-3) vs. Davidson Wildcats (1-4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Tommies72221757
Wildcats007613

at Davidson College Stadium • Davidson, NC

  • Date: October 11
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Paul Roper (play-by-play) and Mike Fresina (analyst)
StatisticsSTMNDAV
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
St. Thomas (MN)Passing
Rushing
Receiving
DavidsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Drake

Davidson Wildcats (1-5) vs. Drake Bulldogs (3-2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wildcats00000
Bulldogs21107745

at Drake StadiumDes Moines, IA

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 12:00 PM CDT
  • Game attendance: 2,721
  • [Score]
StatisticsDAVDRKE
First downs2031
Total yards283570
Rushing yards31377
Passing yards252193
Passing: Comp–Att–Int22-41-017-23-0
Time of possession28:1131:49
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DavidsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
DrakePassing
Rushing
Receiving

San Diego

San Diego Toreros (3-4) vs. Davidson Wildcats (1-6) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Toreros----0
Wildcats----0

at Davidson College Stadium • Davidson, NC

  • Date: October 25
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
StatisticsUSDDAV
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
San DiegoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
DavidsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Morehead State

Davidson Wildcats (0-0) vs. Morehead State Eagles (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wildcats----0
Eagles----0

at Phil Simms StadiumMorehead, KY

  • Date: November 1
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
StatisticsDAVMORE
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DavidsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Morehead StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

Presbyterian

Presbyterian Blue Hose (0-0) vs. Davidson Wildcats (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Blue Hose----0
Wildcats----0

at Davidson College Stadium • Davidson, NC

  • Date: November 8
  • Game time: 5:00 PM EST
StatisticsPRESDAV
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
PresbyterianPassing
Rushing
Receiving
DavidsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Marist

Davidson Wildcats (0-0) vs. Marist Red Foxes (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wildcats----0
Red Foxes----0

at Leonidoff FieldPoughkeepsie, NY

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
StatisticsDAVMRST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DavidsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
MaristPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Dayton

Dayton Flyers (0-0) vs. Davidson Wildcats (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Flyers----0
Wildcats----0

at Davidson College Stadium • Davidson, NC

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
StatisticsDAYDAV
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DaytonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
DavidsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving

References

  1. "2025 Football Schedule". Davidson College Athletics. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  2. "2025 Davidson Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.