Villanova Wildcats @ Appalachian State Mountaineers
NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - QUARTERFINALS
9-4, 5-3 Away
42
9-4, 5-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NOVA | 14 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 42 |
| 10 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
10-3, 7-1 Home
24
10-3, 7-1 Home
Game Leaders
106
C. WhitneyQB
12/16, 1 TD
106
361
D. PresleyWR
31/56, 2 TD, 1 INT
361
104
M. SzczurWR
16 CAR, 3 TD
104
80
T. CadetQB
12 CAR, 1 TD
80
88
N. WhiteWR
4 REC, 1 TD
88
93
D. MooreRB
5 REC
93
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Team Stats
449
Total Yards
461
1
Turnovers
2
21
1st Downs
21
3-15
Penalties
2-28
4/10
3rd Down
5/19
0/0
4th Down
4/9
20:19
Possession
16:21
Game Information
Boone, NC
1st Quarter
Touchdown
13:48 - 1st
0
NOVA
6
APP
APPALACHIAN ST rush for a touchdown.
appalchan drive: 3 plays 72 yards, 01:12 appalchan td, 1:12
Extra Point
13:48 - 1st
0
NOVA
7
APP
APPALACHIAN ST Extra point GOOD.
appalchan drive: 3 plays 72 yards, 01:12 appalchan td, 1:12
Touchdown
8:18 - 1st
6
NOVA
7
APP
VILLANOVA rush for a touchdown.
villanova drive: 12 plays 73 yards, 05:30 villanova td, 5:30
Extra Point
8:18 - 1st
7
NOVA
7
APP
VILLANOVA Extra point GOOD.
villanova drive: 12 plays 73 yards, 05:30 villanova td, 5:30
Field Goal
2:12 - 1st
7
NOVA
10
APP
APPALACHIAN ST 19 yard field goal GOOD.
appalchan drive: 7 plays 78 yards, 03:04 appalchan fg, 3:04
Touchdown
0:20 - 1st
13
NOVA
10
APP
VILLANOVA pass complete for a touchdown.
villanova drive: 4 plays 67 yards, 01:52 villanova td, 1:52
Extra Point
0:20 - 1st
14
NOVA
10
APP
VILLANOVA Extra point GOOD.
villanova drive: 4 plays 67 yards, 01:52 villanova td, 1:52
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
11:41 - 2nd
20
NOVA
10
APP
VILLANOVA pass complete for a touchdown.
villanova drive: 6 plays 61 yards, 02:26 villanova td, 2:26
Extra Point
11:41 - 2nd
21
NOVA
10
APP
VILLANOVA Extra point GOOD.
villanova drive: 6 plays 61 yards, 02:26 villanova td, 2:26
Touchdown
5:17 - 2nd
27
NOVA
10
APP
VILLANOVA rush for a touchdown.
villanova drive: 7 plays 61 yards, 03:30 villanova td, 3:30
Extra Point
5:17 - 2nd
28
NOVA
10
APP
VILLANOVA Extra point GOOD.
villanova drive: 7 plays 61 yards, 03:30 villanova td, 3:30
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
4:39 - 3rd
28
NOVA
16
APP
APPALACHIAN ST pass complete for a touchdown.
appalchan drive: 6 plays 66 yards, 01:48 appalchan td, 1:48
Extra Point
4:39 - 3rd
28
NOVA
17
APP
APPALACHIAN ST Extra point GOOD.
appalchan drive: 6 plays 66 yards, 01:48 appalchan td, 1:48
4th Quarter
Touchdown
14:12 - 4th
34
NOVA
17
APP
VILLANOVA rush for a touchdown.
villanova drive: 11 plays 77 yards, 05:27 villanova td, 5:27
Extra Point
14:12 - 4th
35
NOVA
17
APP
VILLANOVA Extra point GOOD.
villanova drive: 11 plays 77 yards, 05:27 villanova td, 5:27
Touchdown
11:46 - 4th
35
NOVA
23
APP
APPALACHIAN ST pass complete for a touchdown.
appalchan drive: 8 plays 60 yards, 02:26 appalchan td, 2:26
Extra Point
11:46 - 4th
35
NOVA
24
APP
APPALACHIAN ST Extra point GOOD.
appalchan drive: 8 plays 60 yards, 02:26 appalchan td, 2:26
Touchdown
9:51 - 4th
41
NOVA
24
APP
VILLANOVA rush for a touchdown.
villanova drive: 2 plays 65 yards, 00:37 villanova td, 0:37
Extra Point
9:51 - 4th
42
NOVA
24
APP
VILLANOVA Extra point GOOD.
villanova drive: 2 plays 65 yards, 00:37 villanova td, 0:37
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2026 Standings
FCS
| Patriot League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Colgate | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Holy Cross | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lafayette | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lehigh | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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