1986 Villanova Wildcats football team American college football season
The 1986 Villanova Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented the Villanova University as an independent during the 1986 NCAA Division III football season. In their second year under head coach Andy Talley, the team compiled a 8–1 record.
Schedule
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
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September 19 | at Iona | | W 40–6 | 2,378 | [1] |
September 27 | at Mercyhurst | | W 42–35 | 2,978 | [2] |
October 4 | Buffalo | | L 27–29 | 13,900 | [3] |
October 11 | Fordham | - Villanova Stadium
- Villanova, PA
| W 52–14 | 10,856 | [4] |
October 18 | at Catholic University | | W 20–7 | 2,873 | [5] |
October 25 | Ursinus | - Villanova Stadium
- Villanova, PA
| W 34–16 | 9,832 | [6] |
November 1 | at Columbia | | W 42–34 | 4,750 | [7] |
November 8 | Central Connecticut State | - Villanova Stadium
- Villanova, PA
| W 28–0 | 13,400 | [8] |
November 15 | Widener | - Villanova Stadium
- Villanova, PA
| W 28–9 | 11,425 | [9] |
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References
- ^ "Villanova extends its streak with 40–6 win over Iona". The Philadelphia Inquirer. September 20, 1986. Retrieved April 19, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Villanova 42, Mercyhurst 35". The Pittsburgh Press. September 28, 1986. Retrieved April 19, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Villanova suffers first loss of new era". Courier-Post. October 5, 1986. Retrieved April 19, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Villanova crushes Fordham, 52–14". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 12, 1986. Retrieved April 19, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Villanova romps to first-half lead and brushes aside Catholic U., 20–7". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 19, 1986. Retrieved April 19, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Second-half burst boosts 'Nova, 34–16". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 25, 1986. Retrieved April 19, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "McElreavy: When Lions deserve it, they'll win". Newsday. November 2, 1986. Retrieved April 19, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Villanova thumps Central". Hartford Courant. November 9, 1986. Retrieved April 19, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Wildcats close season with win over Widener". The Philadelphia Inquirer. November 16, 1986. Retrieved April 19, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Final 1986 Division III Cumulative Football Statistics Report". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
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