The No. 5 Holy Cross football team has announced its captains for the 2023 season: fifth-year linebacker Jacob Dobbs, fifth-year right guard C.J. Hanson, fifth-year cornerback Devin Haskins and senior quarterback Matthew Sluka.
"Jake, C.J., Devin and Matt have long been true leaders for our program and have helped elevate the standard of what it means to be a Holy Cross football player," said Holy Cross football head coach Bob Chesney. "For your teammates to elect you as captain of a nationally ranked and championship-winning football team is a significant honor, and each of these four are universally respected within our program, across campus and in the Worcester community. I look forward to seeing them guide the program to new heights."
Dobbs is now a four-time captain for the Crusaders, joining Peter Pujals '17 as just the second Holy Cross player ever to serve as a captain for four years. Entering 2023 for his fifth season at Holy Cross, Dobbs was named the Patriot League's Preseason Defensive Player of the Year and to the Buck Buchanan Award watch list (he was a finalist for the award in 2021). He also earned Preseason All-America honors from Stats Perform, HERO Sports and Athlon Sports. In 2021, Dobbs was named the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year and earned All-America honors. He is a three-time All-Patriot League honoree.
Hanson earned a spot on the All-Patriot League first team a year ago, with Newman earning Stats Perform All-America First Team and Associated Press FCS All-America Third Team honors. He helped anchor a stellar offense — in 2022, Holy Cross averaged 37.38 points per contest and 449.4 yards of total offense a game. In Patriot League play, the Crusaders averaged 43.0 points per game. The Crusaders ranked in the top 10 nationally in scoring offense and rushing offense (245.1 rushing yards per game) during the 2022 campaign.
Haskins earned Walter Camp FCS All-America and AFCA All-America honors in 2022, in addition to being named to the All-New England team. He started all 13 games last year for the Crusaders, totaling 47 tackles, four interceptions, 12 pass breakups and a fumble recovery. He blocked a punt in four consecutive games, leading the nation and setting a Patriot League record in that category, and returning two punts for touchdowns. He has earned All-Patriot League honors two seasons in a row, and was recognized in 2022 as both a defensive back and special teams non-specialist on the All-Patriot League first team.
Sluka, the Patriot League's Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, is a two-time All-Patriot League selection. In 2022, he earned first-team accolades, and was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award. He led the conference in rushing yards last season, with 1,234 yards — the most of any FCS quarterback — and 11 touchdowns on the ground. A year ago, he also finished 11th among FCS quarterbacks with 26 touchdown passes, eighth in points responsible for (222) and second in passing yards per completion (16.27).
No. 5 Holy Cross returns to the gridiron in 2023 after a record-setting 2022 campaign, in which the Crusaders secured their fourth consecutive Patriot League championship. Holy Cross won a program-record 12 games and finished with a 12-1 record, falling in the NCAA FCS quarterfinals to eventual national champion South Dakota State. The Crusaders posted their first 11-0 regular season since 1991.
Tickets are now on sale to watch the four-time defending Patriot League champion Holy Cross football team during the upcoming 2023 season. Full season ticket packages for Holy Cross' five home games, including the Crusaders' four games at Fitton Field and one contest at Polar Park, begin at just $80 and provide fans access to a number of exclusive benefits. To purchase season or single-game tickets, fans can visit the Holy Cross ticket website, call or text 1-844-GO-CROSS, or email tickets@holycross.edu.
Tickets are now on sale starting at just $15 for the third annual EBW Football Classic at Polar Park! On Sept. 30, the diamond will be transformed into a gridiron as Holy Cross hosts in-state rival Harvard. For additional information, please contact the Worcester Red Sox at info@woosox.com or 508-500-1000.
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