1988 Villanova Wildcats football team

American college football season

1988 Villanova Wildcats football
Conference	Yankee Conference
Record	5–5–1 (4–4 Yankee)
Head coach	Andy Talley (4th season)
Defensive coordinator	Dan MacNeill (1st season)
Home stadium	Villanova Stadium
Seasons← 1987 1989 →

1988 Yankee Conference football standings
v t e	Conf					Overall
Team	W		L		T	W		L		T
No. T–10 UMass +^	6	–	2	–	0	8	–	4	–	0
No. 15 Delaware +^	6	–	2	–	0	7	–	5	–	0
Connecticut	4	–	4	–	0	7	–	4	–	0
Maine	4	–	4	–	0	7	–	4	–	0
New Hampshire	4	–	4	–	0	6	–	5	–	0
Villanova	4	–	4	–	0	5	–	5	–	1
Boston University	3	–	5	–	0	4	–	7	–	0
Rhode Island	3	–	5	–	0	3	–	8	–	0
Richmond	2	–	6	–	0	4	–	7	–	0

+ – Conference co-champions ^ – NCAA Division I-AA playoff participant Rankings from NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee poll

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

Date	Opponent	Rank	Site	Result	Attendance
September 3	Wake Forest*		Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA	L 11–31	11,624
September 10	at Bucknell*		Memorial Stadium Lewisburg, PA	W 30–17	5,800
September 24	at Boston University		Nickerson Field Boston, MA	W 31–24	5,153
October 1	Rhode Island		Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA	W 20–14	13,400
October 8	at No. 14 Connecticut		Memorial Stadium Storrs, CT	W 21–14	5,084
October 15	No. 19 Delaware	No. 15	Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA (rivalry)	L 7–10	13,400
October 22	at No. T–17 William & Mary*	No. 20	Cary Field Williamsburg, VA	T 14–14	10,016
October 29	Richmond	No. 19	Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA	W 45–6	13,400
November 5	at New Hampshire	No. 15	Cowell Stadium Durham, NH	L 7–58	5,016
November 12	at UMass		McGuirk Stadium Hadley, MA	L 6–17	5,829
November 19	Maine		Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA	L 17–20	9,437
*Non-conference game Rankings from NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee Poll released prior to the game

References

"Wake Forest's big first half beats Villanova". The Charlotte Observer. September 4, 1988. Retrieved April 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
"After a slow start, Villanova rips Bucknell, 30–17". The Philadelphia Inquirer. September 11, 1988. Retrieved April 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
"Villanova fakes out BU". The Boston Globe. September 25, 1988. Retrieved April 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
"'Nova tips R.I., 20–14". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 2, 1988. Retrieved April 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
"Villanova comeback stops UConn, 21–14". The Hartford Courant. October 9, 1988. Retrieved April 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
Bruton, Mike (October 16, 1988). "Hens Halt 'Nova, but Cats Are Still Tied for 1st Place". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 63. Retrieved September 10, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
"Hens clip 'Nova". The Daily Times. October 16, 1988. Retrieved April 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
Bruton, Mike (October 23, 1988). "Villanova Gains a Controversial Tie With W&M". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 45. Retrieved September 10, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
"Tribe settles for 14–14 tie with Villanova". Daily Press. October 23, 1988. Retrieved April 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
"Schulz paces Villanova to 45–6 rout of Richmond". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 30, 1988. Retrieved April 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
Bruton, Mike (November 6, 1988). "New Hampshire Gives Villanova a 58-7 Drubbing". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 73. Retrieved September 10, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
"New Hampshire's Jean helps rout Villanova". The Hartford Courant. November 6, 1988. Retrieved April 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
"UMass halts 'Nova's quest for title, 17–6". The Philadelphia Inquirer. November 13, 1988. Retrieved April 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
"Field goal foils 'Nova in 20–17 defeat to Maine". The Philadelphia Inquirer. November 20, 1988. Retrieved April 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

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Venues	Shibe Park (1925–1926, 1936–1949, 1951, 1953) Villanova Stadium (1927–present) Philadelphia Municipal Stadium (1930, 1953–1957) Franklin Field (1948–1950, 1952–1953) Subaru Park (alternate; 2011–present)
Bowls & rivalries	Bowl games Delaware: Battle of the Blue Temple: Mayor's Cup
Culture & lore	Will D. Cat "V for Villanova"
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