Coming off a historic road win, the Campbell football team (2-1, 1-1 CAA) returns home to host in-state and new Coastal Athletic Association opponent Elon (1-2, 1-0 CAA) in Week 4 at Barker-Lane Stadium on Parent’s day.
Campbell vs. Elon football Series History:
This fixture marks the second time Elon and Campbell will meet on the gridiron and the first time as CAA members. In their previous meeting, Elon edged past Campbell by 24-23, as the latter failed to convert a two-point attempt with just over a minute remaining in the game.
Campbell vs Elon football live streaming details:
Venue: Barker-Lane Stadium in Buies Creek, North Carolina
Date: Saturday, September 23
Time: 6:00 pm ET
Smart Device: The Varsity Network App
Web-Based: LeanStream via ElonPhoenix.com
Live Stream: Watch Live Match Here
* FloSports App | FloFootball (Replays and Postgame highlights also available)
Campbell Camels Preview:
Campbell Camels are coming to the game at 2-1 on the season. They started the season with a close 34-24 defeat to reigning CAA co-champion William & Mary. The Camels trounced The Citadel in Week 2, winning 56-7.
For the Week 3 fixture, they traveled to Monmouth and secured a 45-31 victory, which marked their second largest come-from-behind win (16-point deficit, 23-7) all-time, only behind their 48-31 win at North Alabama in 2021.
Campbell ranks 5th in scoring offense in the FCS, averaging 41.7 points per game. They also rank 10th best in total offense in the nation at 452.7 yards per game.
The Camels have scored 101 points in the last two games and are averaging 41.7 per game. They rank 9th in the nation in total offense and are running and passing the ball effectively.
The Camels are averaging 198.3 yards on the ground, and QB Hajj-Malik Williams is completing 75% of his passes (63-of-84 throws), third-best in the country. Also, he is sixth best in the country in passing efficiency, 17th in passing yards, and 21st in passing touchdowns.
Redshirt senior QB is averaging 254.3 passing yards/game and five total TDs and has also rushed for three scores, logging his 13th career game with both a passing and a rushing touchdown last week.
On the other side of the ball, Campbell Camels allow opponents to run for 210 yards/game and are among the bottom ten teams in the nation in tackles for loss and QB sacks. Opponent teams are averaging 402.3 yards of offense.
Jalen Kelsey has posted a team-high 175 yards receiving on 11 grabs, while Chaney Fitzgerald and VJ Wilkins have caught two touchdowns. NaQuari Rogers and Lamagea McDowell both own three touchdowns on the ground, combining for 362 yards.
Defensively, CJ Tillman has registered a team-best 16 tackles with 1.0 for loss, while Monchovia Gaffney owns 13 tackles.
Elon Phoenix Preview:
Elon (1-2) started the 2023 season with its first non-Saturday game since 2017, took on against in-state FBS opponent Wake Forest and lost 37-17. Week 2 also didn’t go well for Phoenix, lost against Gardner-Webb (34-27).
However, with the start of conference play, things got turned around, and the Phoenix rolled to a 27-3 win over CAA newcomer North Carolina A&T. That said, they’d be looking to remain unbeaten in CAA play as they face Campbell today.
Through the three games, Justin Allen and Matthew Downing have combined for 406 yards, with the latter tossing four touchdowns. Meanwhile, Jalen Hampton averages 106.3 rushing yards/game with a touchdown.
Defensively, Bo Sanders has posted 19 tackles, with Caleb Curtain adding 15 tackles, including 2.5 for loss and two INTs.
Elon Phoenix’s win would be the program’s fifth consecutive CAA victory, the second straight 2-0 start to CAA play, and would keep the program undefeated against Camels.
Elon Phoenix Stats & Insights
Elon Phoenix has at least seven tackles for loss in every game this season, it is the first time the Phoenix has reached that total in three consecutive games since 2015.
Elon has managed to hold two of its first three opponents (Power Five Wake Forest and North Carolina A&T) below 100 yards rushing.
Phoenix rushed for 260 yards against North Carolina A&T, the most for the program since rushing for 267 yards against Delaware in 2019.
