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Villanova holds off late Bucknell rally for 17-16 win

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Villanova holds off late Bucknell rally for 17-16 win

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Villanova secured a 17-16 victory against Bucknell on Saturday night in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Wildcats quarterback Pat McQuaide threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns to Braden Reed, helping Villanova build an early 14-0 lead. Bucknell rallied in the second half behind a touchdown pass from Chris Dietrich to Sam Milligan and a 40-yard field goal from Juan Garanton. Villanova reclaimed the lead following a 22-yard field goal from LeBlanc, and the Wildcats held on after a late 29-yard field goal attempt by Garanton missed. The result marks Villanova's 12th consecutive win over Bucknell and extends its lead in the series to 16-11-2. Villanova now prepares for a matchup against Louisville, while Bucknell travels to face VMI.

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•Pat McQuaide threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns in the Villanova victory.
•Braden Reed recorded two receiving touchdowns on five receptions for 68 yards.
•Villanova holds a 16-11-2 all-time series lead over Bucknell.
•The Wildcats will play Louisville next in their only FCS-FBS matchup of the season.
•Bucknell is scheduled to face VMI for its next non-conference game.

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1:12 AMYahoo Sports — McQuaide and Reed connect for two TDs as Villanova defeats Bucknell 17-16

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Pat McQuaide threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns, Braden Reed hauled in both passing scores, and Villanova avoided a late rally from Bucknell in a 17-16 win on Saturday night. Villanova, ranked 18th in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, have won 12 straight against Bucknell and lead the series 16-11-2. Brandon Binkowski led with three receptions for 71 yards and Reed had five receptions for 68 yards.
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Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 1:12 AM
McQuaide and Reed connect for two TDs as Villanova defeats Bucknell 17-16
Pat McQuaide threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns, Braden Reed hauled in both passing scores, and Villanova avoided a late rally from Bucknell in a 17-16 win on Saturday night. Villanova, ranked 18th in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, have won 12 straight against Bucknell and lead the series 16-11-2. Brandon Binkowski led with three receptions for 71 yards and Reed had five receptions for 68 yards.

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