Looking back: Lehigh was the lone Patriot League team to win at least 10 games in 2010, as the Mountain Hawks advanced to the second round of the FCS playoffs, losing to eventual national runner-up Delaware, 42-20.
Looking ahead: The PL will celebrate its 25th anniversary of football sponsorship with the first-ever night home game for Holy Cross against Massachusetts on September 1.
Website: http://www.patriotleague.org/
Predicted order of finish (2010 overall record in parentheses)
1. Lehigh (10-3): The Mountain Hawks play five straight non-conference games, three of those at home, before beginning defense of their Patriot League at Bucknell on October 8. Head Coach Andy Coen returns 13 starters, while losing nine.
2. Colgate (7-4): The Raiders will play six games on the road, five at home, in 2011.
3. Holy Cross (6-5): The Crusaders defense allowed just under 380 yards, and barely over 23 points per game last season.
4. Georgetown (4-7): The Hoyas signed 30 freshmen for 2011. They'll have to grow up fast, as Georgetown hopes to improve on a 2-3 record in conference play in 2010.
5. Fordham (5-6): The Rams have had just one winning season under Head Coach Tom Masella, finishing 8-4 in 2007, with a Patriot League title.
6. Lafayette (2-9): The Leopards open the 2011 season on the road at 2010 FCS playoff qualifier North Dakota State.
7. Bucknell (1-10): The Bison surrendered at least 30 points in seven games, including the final five contests, of last season.
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