Villanova football seeks to build on 12-win season in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Villanova Wildcats prepare for their first season in the Patriot League after a strong 2025 campaign that included a 12-3 record and a trip to the FCS semifinals. Head coach Mark Ferrante enters his 10th year, with key players returning like quarterback Pat McQuaide, pending a waiver decision for extra eligibility. Villanova's ground game will be led by returners Ja’Briel Mace and Isaiah Ragland, while the defense will need new contributors to replace lost talent. The Wildcats open the season against William & Mary on August 28.
- •Villanova finished 12-3 in 2025, reaching FCS semifinals.
- •Mark Ferrante returns for his 10th season as head coach.
- •Key players include running backs Ja’Briel Mace and Isaiah Ragland.
- •Pat McQuaide's eligibility waiver decision is pending.
- •First game vs. William & Mary scheduled for August 28.
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Villanova Football Preview: Can Wildcats repeat success in Patriot League?
"The Wildcats are looking to build off a 12-win season in 2025.
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