McQuaide and Reed connect for two TDs as Villanova defeats Bucknell 17-16
Pat McQuaide threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns, Braden Reed hauled in both passing scores, and Villanova avoided a late rally from Bucknell in a 17-16 win on Saturday night. Villanova, ranked 18th in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, have won 12 straight against Bucknell and lead the series 16-11-2. Brandon Binkowski led with three receptions for 71 yards and Reed had five receptions for 68…
Pat McQuaide and Braden Reed played crucial roles in Villanova's 17-16 victory over Bucknell in a thrilling game on Saturday night. McQuaide threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns, while Reed hauled in both scoring passes. The Wildcats were leading 14-0 at halftime, and McQuaide connected with Reed for a 26-yard touchdown with 5:24 left in the first quarter, followed by another 16-yard score with 1:13 remaining before halftime.
Despite Bucknell mounting a comeback with a one-yard touchdown from Chris Dietrich to Sam Milligan and a 10-yard catch from Reed, Villanova held on to secure their first win of the season. The Wildcats, ranked 18th in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, now look ahead to a challenging FCS-FBS matchup against Louisville. Bucknell, on the other hand, heads into its non-conference game against VMI.
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