Villanova hires Eric Roedl away from Oregon as new AD

Villanova has hired Eric Roedl away from Oregon as the Wildcats' new athletic director, the school announced Tuesday.

Monmouth tops Villanova in 40-33 shootout and remains unbeaten against Wildcats

— Derek Robertson threw for 358 yards and three touchdowns and running back Sone Ntoh accounted for three touchdowns as Monmouth beat Villanova 40-33 on Saturday.

Villanova locks down another opponent in a 31-3 victory over North Carolina A&T

— Connor Watkins threw for 167 yards and a touchdown and rushed for two third-quarter scores in Villanova's 31-3 victory over North Carolina A&T on Saturday.

Bell's third quarter TD carries Villanova past Hampton, 20-14 in defensive battle

— Brendan Bell’s 4-yard touchdown run in the third quarter was enough to carry Villanova to a 20-14 win over Hampton on Saturday to remain a game back in the hunt for a share of the Coastal Athletic Association title.

Connor Watkins throws two touchdown passes and Villanova defeats New Hampshire 14-6

— Connor Watkins threw two touchdown passes and Villanova defeated New Hampshire 14-6 on Saturday.

Carter Peevy throws a TD pass to 3 different receivers and Maine eases past ranked Villanova

— Carter Peevy threw a touchdown pass to three different receivers, Devin Vaught returned a blocked field goal for a 70-yard score, and Maine eased past ranked Villanova 35-7 on...

Freshman Avit's 4 TD runs help FCS No. 5 Villanova beat Stony Brook 42-24

— Freshman David Avit had 183 yards rushing, a Villanova freshman record, and four touchdowns — three in the second half — Saturday to help the Wildcats rally from a 10-point third-quarter deficit and beat Stony Brook 42-24.

David Avit, Isaiah Ragland lead ground game, score 3 TDs and Villanova defeats Long Island 24-10

— David Avit ran for 160 yards and scored once, Isaiah Ragland added two rushing touchdowns and Villanova defeated Long Island 24-10 on Saturday.

Tai Felton shines again as Maryland cruises past Villanova 38-20

— Tai Felton caught 14 passes for 157 yards and a touchdown to continue his stellar season and Maryland scored on its first four drives en route to a 38-20 victory over Villanova on...

College football 2024 week 4 schedule: NC State-Clemson

Week 4 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. NC State vs. Clemson is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Maryland seeks 15th consecutive nonconference victory as it hosts Villanova

Villanova (3-0) at Maryland (2-1), Saturday, noon ET (Big Ten Network)

Villanova hangs on for a 14-13 win after Towson misses 2 field goals in the final 1:13

— Connor Watkins threw two touchdown passes to Jaylan Sanchez, freshman Isaiah Ragland rushed for 141 yards and Villanova beat Towson 14-13 on Saturday after the Tigers missed two field goals in the final 1:13.

Connor Watkins accounts for 3 TDs, Villanova pulls away from Colgate for 28-3 win

— Connor Watkins threw two touchdown passes to Devin Smith and ran for a third and Villanova pulled away from Colgate for a 28-3 win on Saturday night.

Connor Watkins' 197 total yards, 2 TDs lead Villanova over Youngstown State 24-17 in opener

— Connor Watkins carried it 10 times for 107 yards and two touchdowns, and he completed six passes for 90 yards to help Villanova beat Youngstown State 24-17 on Thursday night in a season opener for both teams.

Isaiah Davis breaks away for a 66-yard South Dakota State TD

Isaiah Davis makes an excellent play as he breaks through Villanova's defense to score a 66-yard touchdown.

2023 FCS playoff preview: Can anyone stop South Dakota State?

The defending champion Jackrabbits will be hard to catch. Here's a look at who has the best shot as the FCS playoffs get underway.

Villanova throttles Delaware in CAA showdown, wins 3-way tiebreaker for championship

— Connor Watkins threw two touchdown passes, Danny Abraham returned an interception for a touchdown, and Villanova defeated Delaware 35-7 on Saturday to claim a share of the Coastal Athletic Assocation championship.

Connor Watkins throws for 3 first-half touchdowns in Villanova's fifth straight victory

— Connor Watkins threw for 299 yards and three first-half touchdowns, Rayjuon Pringle made five catches for 180 yards and two scores, and Villanova beat Towson 33-10 on Saturday for its fifth straight win.

Watkins' 4 TD day helps carry Villanova past New Hampshire 45-33

— Quarterback Connor Watkins accounted for four touchdowns and Jalen Jackson ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns and Villanova beat New Hampshire 45-33 on Saturday.

Connor Watkins throws 4 TD passes, leads Villanova past Stony Brook 48-13

— Connor Watkins threw for 361 yards and four touchdown passes as Villanova rolled past winless Stony Brook 48-13 on Saturday afternoon.

Ayo-Durojaiye scores 3 times and Villanova defense shuts down Elon in 21-0 victory

— TD Ayo-Durojaiye scored all three touchdowns, Villanova piled up 440 yards on the ground, and the Wildcats defeated Elon 21-0 on Saturday.

Poffenbarger's 3 TD passes carry Albany past Villanova, 31-10

— Reece Poffenbarger threw three touchdown passes and Albany blanked Villanova in the second half en route to a 31-10 win in the Great Danes' Coastal Athletic Association opener on Saturday night.

QB Connor Watkins runs for 113 yards, 3 TDs to help Villanova beat Rhode Island 35-9

— Quarterback Connor Watkins ran for 113 yards and three touchdowns and Villanova beat Rhode Island 35-9 in a Coastal Athletic Association season opener for the Wildcats on Saturday.

UCF dominates Villanova in final tuneup before Big 12 debut

— It did not take long for UCF to find its groove after losing starting quarterback John Rhys Plumlee to an injury late in last week's win over Boise State.

Watkins: 8 completions for 310 yards, accounts for 4 TDs in Villanova's 42-19 win over Colgate

— Connor Watkins threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more in leading Villanova to a 42-19 win over Colgate on Saturday.

Watkins throws for 2 TDs, Jackson runs for 2 more as Villanova rolls past Lehigh, 38-10

— Connor Watkins threw a pair of touchdown passes to Rayjuon Pringle and Jalen Jackson ran for 144 yards and two scores as Villanova rolled past Lehigh 38-10 Saturday to win its season opener for the seventh straight year.

Army's Tyrell Robinson returns punt 73 yards to the house

Tyrell Robinson takes a long Villanova punt all the way back for the touchdown.

Buffalo Bills NFL draft picks 2022: Analysis for every selection

After shoring up their secondary with Kaiir Elam in Round 1, the Bills addressed their RB room with James Cook from Georgia.

FCS football preview: Quarterfinals feature some heavyweight matchups

Montana-James Madison, South Dakota State-Villanova and Montana State-Sam Houston highlight a round with plenty of intrigue.

Villanova Wildcats vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for December 11

The Villanova Wildcats (10-2) bring a four-game winning streak into their home matchup December 11, 2021 with a streaking South Dakota State Jackrabbits (10-3) squad, winners of 3 straight.

FCS football playoffs - Breaking down the biggest games in the round of 16

An Eastern Washington-Montana rematch highlights the second round as the FCS playoffs heat up.

Villanova Wildcats vs Holy Cross Crusaders Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for December 3

The Villanova Wildcats (9-2) take a three-game winning streak into their home matchup December 3, 2021 with a streaking Holy Cross Crusaders (10-2) squad, winners of 7 straight.

FCS football playoff preview -- Ranking every team's chance to win the title

The FCS playoffs kick off this weekend. Which teams have the best shot at taking home the crown?

Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens vs Villanova Wildcats Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 20

The Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (5-5, 3-4 CAA) meet a familiar opponent when they host the Villanova Wildcats (8-2, 6-1 CAA) on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Tubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium in a CAA showdown.

Villanova Wildcats vs Stony Brook Seawolves Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 13

The Stony Brook Seawolves (4-5, 3-3 CAA) enter a matchup with the Villanova Wildcats (7-2, 5-1 CAA) on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Villanova Stadium on a three-game winning streak.

Elon Phoenix vs Villanova Wildcats Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 6

The Elon Phoenix (4-4, 3-2 CAA) host a CAA battle against the Villanova Wildcats (6-2, 4-1 CAA) on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Rhodes Stadium.

Villanova Wildcats vs William & Mary Tribe Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 30

The Villanova Wildcats (6-1, 4-0 CAA) will aim to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the William & Mary Tribe (5-2, 3-1 CAA) on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Villanova Stadium.

Villanova Wildcats vs Rhode Island Rams Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 23

The Villanova Wildcats (5-1, 3-0 CAA) take on a fellow CAA foe when they host the Rhode Island Rams (5-1, 3-1 CAA) on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Villanova Stadium.

Albany (NY) Great Danes vs Villanova Wildcats Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 16

The Albany (NY) Great Danes (0-5, 0-3 CAA) head into a matchup with the Villanova Wildcats (4-1, 2-0 CAA) on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium on a five-game losing streak.

James Madison Dukes vs Villanova Wildcats Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 9

The James Madison Dukes (4-0, 2-0 CAA) head into a matchup with the Villanova Wildcats (3-1, 1-0 CAA) on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field on a four-game winning streak.

Villanova TE Tyler Will suffers concussion, taken to hospital after scary hit in loss to Penn State

Villanova Wildcats tight end Tyler Will suffered a concussion and was taken to a hospital during Saturday's loss to Penn State.

Villanova QB throws incredible TD pass you have to see to believe

Daniel Smith makes an unreal play as he takes a hit and flips as he throws to Charlie Gilroy for a Villanova touchdown.

FCS college football Week 9 preview

With the tournament field being selected on Sunday, this is the last week for FCS teams on the fringe to make a case. SDSU-NDSU reignite the rivalry, No. 1 James Madison hits the field again and more in this week's FCS preview.

FCS college football Week 6 preview

James Madison returns after back-to-back postponements, while Incarnate Word looks to continue its hot start.

FCS college football Week 5 preview

North Dakota and North Dakota State meet in a crowded and raucous Missouri Valley Football Conference, while Deion Sanders' Jackson State squad looks to move to 4-0.

FCS college football Week 4 preview

It's Week 4 of the FCS spring season and the Missouri Valley Conference takes center stage, while Deion goes for 3-0 and Nicholls and Sam Houston meet in a top-12 tussle.

FCS college football Week 3 preview

North Dakota State looks to bounce back after a baffling blowout loss, Deion Sanders and Jackson State face the first test of the season, and newly anointed No. 1 James Madison has a chance to prove its ranking.

Ex-Villanova coach Andy Talley issues 'Pass It On' challenge for bone marrow registry

With national involvement slowing, former Villanova football coach Andy Talley is challenging other coaches in a social media campaign to sign up new bone marrow donors.

Villanova president Peter Donohue elected chairman of Big East board of directors

Villanova's president, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, has been elected the chairman of the Big East Conference's board of directors, effective July 1.

SE Louisiana rallies past Villanova 45-44 in FCS 1st round

Chason Virgil completed an 8-yard touchdown pass to CJ Turner on fourth down with 2:56 left and SE Louisiana held off Villanova for a 45-44 win in the first round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday.