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William & Mary rallies from 10 down to tie Villanova in season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:11 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

William & Mary rallies from 10 down to tie Villanova in season opener
Summary

William & Mary trailed No. 7 Villanova 32-22 with less than a minute remaining in their season opener at Villanova. The Tribe scored a field goal and executed a successful onsides kick, allowing them to score a touchdown, tying the game with a PAT. An interception set up a 45-yard field goal attempt that could give William & Mary the win as time expired.

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  • •William & Mary was down 10 points with 58 seconds left.
  • •A field goal and touchdown tied the game.
  • •Tribe intercepted a pass with 8 seconds remaining.
  • •A potential game-winning field goal was attempted as time expired.
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D-II football, true ,but the comeback was as good as you’re ever going to see.

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