Villanova is up to 12 wins this season. The Wildcats haven't had that many since 2009, which was a magical year for the Wildcats on the gridiron: They won the national championship that season.

Wildcats’ coach Mark Ferrante says, “We’re not talking about what we’ve accomplished, because right now, we’re looking to go 1-0 this week.”

Villanova Football has advanced to the semifinals of the FCS Playoffs for the first time since 2010. A milestone moment for a program built on grit, consistency, and toughness. The Wildcats have battled through the postseason,

The Wildcats are pulling out all the stops to pack Villanova Stadium on Saturday night against Illinois State (7:30 p.m., ESPN2) as they try to advance to the title game for the first time since 2009.

The Wisconsin Badgers suffered their fourth loss of the season, falling short in a 76-66 overtime defeat to the Villanova Wildcats on Friday.

Thankfully we have Villanova to carry the torch for Pennsylvania college football. Go Cats go! Nova vs. Illinois State at 7:30 p.m. this Sunday on the Main Line. The Philadelphia Eagles wrap up the division with an aperitif hammering of the Washington Commies, then the Wildcats take the field.