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There are 79 days until the Villanova Wildcats take the turf at the Carrier Dome for their season kickoff against the Syracuse Orange.
A number of outlets have begun to post their FCS Preseason Polls. Looking at where 'Nova is being positioned, Wildcat fans have reasons to get excited.
| Media Outlet | Villanova | New Hampshire | Towson | William & Mary | Richmond |
| The Sporting News | #5 | #7 | #15 | #23 | #12 |
| Athlon | #8 | #4 | #10 | #15 | #18 |
| Lindy's | #16 | #5 | #14 | #12 | #23 |
Also in national FCS news, Quarterback John Robertson was named to the 2014 College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) FCS Awards Watch List for quarterbacks.
The dual-threat junior accounted for 3362 yards (1405 rushing /1957 passing) last season as well as 33 combined touchdowns (20 rushing & 13 passing).
On the Defensive Side, junior Cameron McCurry is on the Watch List for Linebackers.