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2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
10-2, 1st in CAA
FCS playoff preview: Ranking every team's chance to win the title
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Villanova TE Will concussed, carted off vs. PSU
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 (0:43)
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 Week 6 viewers guide: Games and storylines to watch
James Madison returns after back-to-back postponements, while Incarnate Word looks to continue its hot start.
FCS Week 5 viewer's guide: Games and storylines to watch
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 Week 4 viewer's guide: Games and storylines to watch
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 viewer's guide: Games and storylines to watch
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-Nova coach starts bone marrow challenge
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 picked to chair Big East board
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.
Smith, Hodge torch Delaware; Villanova wins, 55-33 in finale
Daniel Smith threw four of his five touchdown passes to Changa Hodge and ran for a sixth score as Villanova crushed Delaware 55-33 in the annual rivalry game Saturday afternoon.
Big plays help Villanova rally past Richmond 35-28
Nowooola Awopetu returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and T.D. Ayo-Durojaiye capped a rally with a 20-yard scoring run midway through the fourth quarter to lead Villanova to a 35-28 victory over Richmond on Saturday.
Brosmer rallies New Hampshire past Villanova 28-20
Max Brosmer threw three touchdown passes, two to Dylan Laube in the second half to rally New Hampshire to a 28-20 win over Villanova on Saturday.
Courtney kicks game-winner, Stony Brook upsets Villanova
Nick Courtney kicked a 22-yard field goal as time expired, lifting Stony Brook to a 36-35 upset win over Villanova on Saturday night in which the Seawolves scored 13 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.
Pick-6 cements James Madison comeback, top Villanova 38-24
Ben DiNucci passed for three touchdowns, MJ Hampton returned an interception 83 yards for the winning score and James Madison rallied with a dominant fourth quarter to clip Villanova 38-24 on Saturday in a clash of two teams ranked in the top five of...
No Bama, no Clemson, no fun? SMU saves drama-free day with epic win
College football's superpowers had the week off, and it looked like a quiet day filled with blowouts and turnovers until SMU pulled off a 21-point comeback to win in triple overtime.
Villanova escapes with 35-28 win over William & Mary
Daniel Smith threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Dee Wil Barlee on fourth-and-goal with 1:59 left in the game and Villanova held off William & Mary 35-28 on Saturday.
Villanova dominates first half in beating Maine 33-17
Daniel Smith passed for a touchdown and ran for two more and Villanova scored on its first five possessions to defeat Maine 33-17 on Saturday.
Villanova edges Towson 52-45 in overtime thriller
Daniel Smith raced into the end zone on a bootleg from the 2 and Villanova edged Towson 52-45 in overtime in a game where two teams, unbeaten and ranked in the FCS top 20, traded score for score Saturday night.
Smith with 4 TDs leads Villanova past Bucknell 45-10
Daniel Smith threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as Villanova took an early lead and held it to beat Bucknell 45-10 on Saturday.
Smith throws 3 TDs; Villanova subdues Lehigh in 38-10 win
Daniel Smith threw touchdowns to three different receivers and Villanova overwhelmed Lehigh 38-10 on Saturday.
Villanova, Smith handle Colgate to open college football's 150th season
No matter the tough road assignment, Villanova has played with midseason form to open a new campaign under coach Mark Ferrante.
Villanova scores first touchdown of the college football season (0:25)
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2021 CAA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova | 7-1 | 10-2 |
| James Madison | 7-1 | 11-1 |
| Elon | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| Stony Brook | 4-4 | 5-6 |
| Maine | 4-4 | 6-5 |
| Rhode Island | 4-4 | 7-4 |
| Richmond | 4-4 | 6-5 |
| William & Mary | 4-4 | 6-5 |
| Delaware | 3-5 | 5-6 |
| Towson | 3-5 | 4-7 |
| New Hampshire | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Albany | 1-7 | 2-9 |
2021 Team Leaders
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | J. Robertson | Walter Payton Award |
| 2001 | B. Westbrook | Walter Payton Award |