1986 Villanova Wildcats football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1986 Villanova Wildcats football Independent 8–1 Andy Talley 2nd Villanova Stadium The 1986 Villanova Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented the Villanova University as an independent during the 1986 NCAA Division III football season. In their second year under head coach Andy Talley, the team compiled a 8–1 record. Schedule September 19 w y 1986 Iona Gaels Iona Memorial Field Mount Vernon, NY 40–6 2,378 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100084746/villanova-extends-its-streak-with-406-w/ The Philadelphia Inquirer Villanova extends its streak with 40–6 win over Iona September 20, 1986 April 19, 2022 Newspapers.com September 27 w y 1986 Mercyhurst Lakers Mercyhurst Saxon Stadium Erie, PA 42–35 2,978 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100085048/villanova-42-mercyhurst-35/ The Pittsburgh Press Villanova 42, Mercyhurst 35 September 28, 1986 April 19, 2022 Newspapers.com October 4 l Buffalo Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA 27–29 13,900 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100085377/villanova-suffers-first-loss-of-new-era/ Courier-Post Villanova suffers first loss of new era October 5, 1986 April 19, 2022 Newspapers.com October 11 w 1986 Fordham Rams Fordham Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA 52–14 10,856 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100085648/villanova-crushes-fordham-5214/ The Philadelphia Inquirer Villanova crushes Fordham, 52–14 October 12, 1986 April 19, 2022 Newspapers.com October 18 w y 1986 Catholic University Cardinals Catholic University Cardinal Stadium Washington, DC 20–7 2,873 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100085924/villanova-romps-to-first-half-lead-and-b/ The Philadelphia Inquirer Villanova romps to first-half lead and brushes aside Catholic U., 20–7 October 19, 1986 April 19, 2022 Newspapers.com October 25 w 1986 Ursinus Bears Ursinus Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA 34–16 9,832 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100086145/second-half-burst-boosts-nova-3416/ The Philadelphia Inquirer Second-half burst boosts 'Nova, 34–16 October 25, 1986 April 19, 2022 Newspapers.com November 1 w y Columbia Wien Stadium New York, NY 42–34 4,750 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100086473/mcelreavy-when-lions-deserve-it-theyl/ Newsday McElreavy: When Lions deserve it, they'll win November 2, 1986 April 19, 2022 Newspapers.com November 8 w 1986 Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Central Connecticut State Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA 28–0 13,400 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100086673/villanova-thumps-central/ Hartford Courant Villanova thumps Central November 9, 1986 April 19, 2022 Newspapers.com November 15 w 1986 Widener Pride Widener Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA 28–9 11,425 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100086863/wildcats-close-season-with-win-over-wide/ The Philadelphia Inquirer Wildcats close season with win over Widener November 16, 1986 April 19, 2022 Newspapers.com Final 1986 Division III Cumulative Football Statistics Report https://stats.ncaa.org/team/739/stats/13493 National Collegiate Athletic Association April 21, 2022 References Villanova Category:Villanova Wildcats football seasons Villanova Wildcats football