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Villanova Wild Cats

Location: Villanova, PA University Founded:1842 Enrollment: 6,000 Nickname: Wild Cats School Colors: Blue and white Head Coach: Andy Talley Joined de CAA: 2007 University President: Rev. Peter M. Donohue Director of Athletics: Vince Nicastro Stadium: Villanova Stadium Current Capacity: 12,000 First Year of Football: 1894

Based in Villanova, Pennsylvania, the Villanova Wildcats have been members of the CAA in the NCAA Division I-AA since 2007, when the Atlantic 10 Conference was disbanded to form the 12-team CAA conference.

The Wildcats play their home games at the Villanova Stadium, which was originally built in 1927. While in 1-A, Villanova played in 5 bowl games during the seasons of 1936, 1947, 1948, 1961, and 1962. In the 1-AA, the Wildcats have made seven appearances in the FCS playoffs, including an appearance last season 2008.

During the 2008 season, Villanova ended in 2nd place of the CAA South with a great record of 10-3, but despite having a great run in the playoffs, the Wildcats lost against James Madison with a close score of 27-31.

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