{
  "id": 4092758,
  "title": "William & Mary opens FCS season with 13-point comeback in final minute to stun Villanova",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/william-mary-opens-fcs-season-with-13-point-comeback-in-final-minute",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T03:17:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/william--mary-opens-fcs-season-with-13-point-comeback-in-final-minute-to-stun-villanova-031707949.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "William & Mary staged an astonishing comeback, overcoming a 10-point deficit against Villanova in a dramatic final-minute finish. With just seconds remaining, the Tribe's quarterback Winston Watkins connected with receiver Kai Austin for a touchdown, securing the tie. However, the game did not end there. Villanova’s quarterback Pat McQuaide attempted a long pass under duress and was intercepted by Cade Ellis, marking Ellis' second interception that night and McQuaide's third overall. From there, William & Mary capitalized on a 45-yard field goal by kicker Max Lipinski, who had previously made five successful field goals that day. The victory marked an impressive start for William & Mary, who entered the season as newcomers to the Patriot League after moving from the Coastal Athletic Conference. Villanova, ranked No. 7 nationally, suffered an early shock that could complicate their schedule as they prepare for a grueling slate of games, including an FBS matchup against Louisville on September 11. The Tribe, on the other hand, now face a formidable challenge with an FBS opponent in Duke on September 26.",
  "summary": "Down 10 points on the road with less than a minute left, William & Mary managed to pull off a comeback that has to be seen to be believed.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "William & Mary scores 13 points in final minute to beat Villanova 35-32 in season opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/william-mary-scores-13-points-in-final-minute-to-beat-villanova-35-32",
        "published": "2026-08-29T02:15:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "William & Mary Rallies in Final Seconds, Stuns Villanova at the Buzzer in Opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/william-mary-rallies-in-final-seconds-stuns-villanova-at-the-buzzer",
        "published": "2026-08-29T02:35:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}