The Villanova Wildcats had a stunning 2024 season and recorded their second consecutive with 10 wins. They outscored their opponents by a combined 60 points over 14 games and went on to compete through the second round of the FCS Playoffs.
However, two defensive stars that helped the Wildcats to the playoffs won’t be making a return. Cornerback Isas Waxter and linebacker Brandon Bell took home a multitude of honors after their final, fifth-year seasons, including Stats Perform FCS All-America Team selections and CAA Football First Team Defense accolades.
Waxter totaled 33 tackles, forced three fumbles and made two pass breakups, while Bell led the team with 126 tackles on the season and 16 tackles for loss, alongside three sacks, one interception returned for a touchdown, and three fumble recoveries.
While the updated roster has yet to be announced, rising senior linebacker Shane Hartzell could be the one to replace Bell and build up a suitable defense to take the Wildcats to the playoffs once more. Hartzell notched 121 tackles and a team-high five sacks last season.
How To Watch Villanova Football In 2025
- September 6 – 6:00 p.m. – Colgate – FloCollege
- September 13 – 3:30 p.m. – Penn State – FS1
- September 20 – 1:00 p.m. – Monmouth – FloCollege
- September 27 – 3:30 p.m. – William & Mary – FloCollege
- October 4 – 1:00 p.m. – New Hampshire – FloCollege
- October 11 – 2:00 p.m. – Elon – FloCollege
- October 18 – 1:00 p.m. – Hampton – FloCollege
- October 25 – 3:30 p.m. – UAlbany – FloCollege
- November 8 – 1:00 p.m. – Towson – FloCollege
- November 15 – 1:00 p.m. Stony Brook – FloCollege
- November 22 – 1:00 p.m. – Sacred Heart – FloCollege
Villanova Football 2024 Results
*NCAA DI FCS Playoffs
- August 29 – Youngstown State – W, 24-17
- September 7 – Colgate – W, 28-3
- September 14 – Towson – W, 14-13
- September 21 – Maryland – L, 20-38
- September 28 – LIU – W, 24-10
- October 5 – Stony Brook – W, 42-24
- October 19 – Maine – L, 7-35
- October 26 – New Hampshire – W, 14-6
- November 2 – Hampton – W, 20-14
- November 9 – North Carolina A&T – W, 31-3
- November 16 – Monmouth – L, 33-40
- November 23 – Delaware – W, 38-28
- November 30 – Eastern Kentucky – W, 22-17*
- December 7 – Incarnate Wood – L, 6-13*
Villanova Football Roster
Villanova has not updated its roster to reflect the 2025 season. Check back for updates.
Villanova Football Coaching Staff
- Mark Ferrante – Thomas and Diane Treacy Endowed Football Head Coach
- Chris Boden – Assistant Coach (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks)
- Ross Pennypacker – Assistant Coach (Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line)
- Sean Devine – Assistant Coach (Offensive Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line)
- David Riede – Assistant Coach (Recruiting Coordinator/Linebackers)
- Nate Pagan – Assistant Coach (Wide Receivers)
- Matt Colangelo – Assistant Coach (Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties)
- Josh Fletcher – Assistant Coach (Running Backs)
- Dustin Johnson – Assistant Coach (Cornerbacks)
- Lachlan Kline – Offensive Assistant (Tight Ends)
- Ricky Venuto – Defensive Assistant
- TJ Landis – Coordinator Of Football Video Operations & Administrative Services
- Mike Tucker – Strength & Conditioning
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