1988 Villanova Wildcats football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1988 Villanova Wildcats football Yankee Conference Yankee 5–5–1 4–4 Andy Talley 4th Dan MacNeill 1st Villanova Stadium The 1988 Villanova Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented the Villanova University as a member of the Yankee Conference during the 1988 NCAA Division I-AA football season. In their fourth year under head coach Andy Talley, the team compiled a 5–5–1 record. Schedule 1988 NCAA Division I-AA NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee September 3 l y Wake Forest Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA 11–31 11,624 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100155230/wake-forests-big-first-half-beats-villa/ The Charlotte Observer Wake Forest's big first half beats Villanova September 4, 1988 April 20, 2022 Newspapers.com September 10 w y y Bucknell Memorial Stadium Lewisburg, PA 30–17 5,800 After a slow start, Villanova rips Bucknell, 30–17 September 11, 1988 The Philadelphia Inquirer https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57449994/1988-bucknell-villanova/ April 20, 2022 Newspapers.com September 24 w y Boston University Nickerson Field Boston, MA 31–24 5,153 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100155760/villanova-fakes-out-bu/ The Boston Globe Villanova fakes out BU September 25, 1988 April 20, 2022 Newspapers.com October 1 w Rhode Island Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA 20–14 13,400 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100156121/nova-tips-ri-2014/ The Philadelphia Inquirer 'Nova tips R.I., 20–14 October 2, 1988 April 20, 2022 Newspapers.com October 8 w y Connecticut 14 Memorial Stadium Storrs, CT 21–14 5,084 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100156439/villanova-comeback-stops-uconn-2114/ The Hartford Courant Villanova comeback stops UConn, 21–14 October 9, 1988 April 20, 2022 Newspapers.com October 15 l 15 Delaware 19 Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA rivalry 7–10 13,400Bruton Mike https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-hens-halt-nov/155064416/ Hens Halt 'Nova, but Cats Are Still Tied for 1st Place October 16, 1988 The Philadelphia Inquirer 63 September 10, 2024 newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100156731/hens-clip-nova/ The Daily Times Hens clip 'Nova October 16, 1988 April 20, 2022 Newspapers.com October 22 t y y 20 William & Mary T–17 Cary Field Williamsburg, VA 14–14 10,016Bruton Mike https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-villanova-gain/155064567/ Villanova Gains a Controversial Tie With W&M October 23, 1988 The Philadelphia Inquirer 45 September 10, 2024 newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100157089/tribe-settles-for-1414-tie-with-villano/ Daily Press Tribe settles for 14–14 tie with Villanova October 23, 1988 April 20, 2022 Newspapers.com October 29 w 19 Richmond Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA 45–6 13,400 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100157364/schulz-paces-villanova-to-456-rout-of-r/ The Philadelphia Inquirer Schulz paces Villanova to 45–6 rout of Richmond October 30, 1988 April 20, 2022 Newspapers.com November 5 l y 15 New Hampshire Cowell Stadium Durham, NH 7–58 5,016Bruton Mike https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-new-hampshire/155064717/ New Hampshire Gives Villanova a 58-7 Drubbing November 6, 1988 The Philadelphia Inquirer 73 September 10, 2024 newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100157637/new-hampshires-jean-helps-rout-villanov/ The Hartford Courant New Hampshire's Jean helps rout Villanova November 6, 1988 April 20, 2022 Newspapers.com November 12 l y UMass McGuirk Stadium Hadley, MA 6–17 5,829 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100158038/umass-halts-novas-quest-for-title-17/ The Philadelphia Inquirer UMass halts 'Nova's quest for title, 17–6 November 13, 1988 April 20, 2022 Newspapers.com November 19 l Maine Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA 17–20 9,437 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100158278/field-goal-foils-nova-in-2017-defeat-t/ The Philadelphia Inquirer Field goal foils 'Nova in 20–17 defeat to Maine November 20, 1988 April 20, 2022 Newspapers.com References Villanova Category:Villanova Wildcats football seasons Villanova Wildcats football