Venue & Game Info
Location: Villanova Stadium, 800 East Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Weather Forecast: Mostly clear, ~39°F, light winds (WNW 5–7 mph), no precipitation
Broadcast: ESPN+
Injury Report
Harvard Crimson: No reported injuries
Villanova Wildcats: No reported injuries
Key Player Matchups
Quarterbacks:
Harvard: Jaden Craig – 2,722 yards, 24 TD, 5 INT
Villanova: Pat McQuaide – 2,312 yards, 18 TD, 2 INT
Running Backs:
Harvard: Xaviah Bascon – 624 yards, 7 TD
Villanova: David Avit – 683 yards, 8 TD
Receivers:
Harvard: Brady Blackburn – 705 yards, 5 TD
Villanova: Luke Colella – 831 yards, 7 TD
Defensive Leaders:
Harvard: Alex DeGrieck – 6 sacks
Villanova: Shane Hartzell – 81 tackles, 6 sacks
Recent Team Form
Harvard:
L vs Yale (45-28)
W vs Penn (45-43)
W vs Columbia (31-14)
W vs Dartmouth (31-10)
W vs Princeton (35-14)
Villanova:
W vs Sacred Heart (34-10)
W vs Stony Brook (30-27 OT)
W vs Towson (28-10)
W vs Albany (29-16)
W vs Hampton (56-14)
Series History
Harvard and Villanova have limited postseason history; this is their first FCS playoff meeting.
Villanova has extensive playoff pedigree, including a 2009 national championship.
Betting Trends:
Villanova is 7-4 ATS this season.
Harvard is 5-5 ATS, with recent struggles covering large spreads.
Villanova undefeated at home (6-0), Harvard strong on the road (4-1).
Historical Betting Results
Harvard’s last five games: 3-2 ATS, with overs hitting in high-scoring contests vs Penn and Yale.
Villanova’s last five games: 4-1 straight up, 3-2 ATS, with unders hitting in defensive wins.
Projected Score: Villanova 28 – Harvard 27
Reasoning: Harvard’s explosive offense (39.4 PPG, 291.5 pass yds/game) meets Villanova’s balanced attack and home-field edge. Villanova’s defense (22.6 PA/G) and strong rushing game tilt the matchup late.
Game Odds
Harvard Crimson – 2.5
Villanova Wildcats 56.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
