Penn Quakers @ Villanova Wildcats
Penn snaps 14-game skid against Villanova, 24-13
PHILADELPHIA -- Alek Torgersen threw two touchdown passes to Justin Watson and Pennsylvania beat Villanova 24-13 on Thursday night to snap the Quakers' 14-game losing streak in the series.
It was Penn's first victory over Villanova since Oct. 14, 1911.
Penn opened the game with a nine-play, 75-yard scoring drive, capped by Torgersen's touchdown pass to Watson for 12 yards. The duo connected again on a 33-yard scoring play in the second quarter.
Villanova pulled to 17-7 with 1:28 left in the third on Gary Underwood's short touchdown run. But Donald Panciello put Penn up 24-7 on a 90-yard fumble return with 6:51 remaining.
Ray Priore got his first win as coach for Pennsylvania (1-1).
Zach Bednarczyk made his first career start for Villanova (2-2) and threw for 185 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
The game was originally schedule for Saturday, but was moved up because of the Pope's visit to Philadelphia.
Game Information
Philadelphia, PA
2025 Standings
| Patriot League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh | 7-0 | 12-1 |
| Lafayette | 6-1 | 8-4 |
| Holy Cross | 3-4 | 3-9 |
| Richmond | 3-4 | 7-5 |
| Georgetown | 3-4 | 6-6 |
| Colgate | 3-4 | 5-7 |
| Bucknell | 2-5 | 5-7 |
| Fordham | 1-6 | 1-11 |
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