Villanova Wildcats vs. Tarleton State Texans: 2025 Week 16 Recap

Quick answer

Villanova Wildcats defeated Tarleton State Texans 26–21 in Week 16, 2025. Final score: Villanova Wildcats 26, Tarleton State Texans 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Villanova Wildcats	0	12	6	6	26
Tarleton State Texans	12	0	6	6	21

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• o Huddle-Shotgun #7 P.McQuaide (Villanova) — 169.0 yds · +0.11 EPA/play +3.55 EPA
• Shotgun #11 V.Gabalis (Tarleton State) — -11.0 yds · -2.00 EPA/play -2.00 EPA
• No Huddle-Shotgun #7 P.McQuaide (Villanova) — -8.0 yds · -1.55 EPA/play -3.11 EPA

Receiving

• #83 B.Reed thrown to 40 (Villanova) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.57 EPA
• #13 P.Kramer caught at 45 (Tarleton State) — 1 rec · 80.0 yds +6.86 EPA
• #7 M.Willis caught at 15 (Tarleton State) — 1 rec · 39.0 yds +1.99 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
o Huddle-Shotgun #7 P.McQuaide	Villanova	31	48.4%	169	0	+0.11	+3.55
Shotgun #11 V.Gabalis	Tarleton State	1	0.0%	-11	0	-2.00	-2.00
No Huddle-Shotgun #7 P.McQuaide	Villanova	2	0.0%	-8	0	-1.55	-3.11
No Huddle-Shotgun #11 V.Gabalis	Tarleton State	3	0.0%	-19	0	-1.60	-4.79
o Huddle-Shotgun #11 V.Gabalis	Tarleton State	20	50.0%	100	0	-0.42	-8.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Villanova	Tarleton State
Plays	71	54
EPA / play	+0.151	-0.059
Total EPA	+10.74	-3.21
Success rate	39.4%	33.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.195	-0.033
Rush EPA / play	+0.109	-0.085
Yards	426	255

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Villanova	6	55	+5.62	Ended
Q1	Tarleton State	1	80	+6.86	Pass TD
Q1	Villanova	3	1	-4.63	Punt
Q1	Tarleton State	5	8	+1.81	Rush TD
Q1	Villanova	15	57	+0.61	Field goal
Q2	Tarleton State	1	6	-4.06	Interception
Q2	Villanova	3	45	+4.02	Pass TD
Q2	Tarleton State	7	40	-3.16	Ended
Q2	Villanova	3	1	-2.68	Punt
Q2	Tarleton State	3	1	-2.43	Ended
Q2	Villanova	7	36	-0.87	Field goal
Q2	Tarleton State	3	-7	-0.88	Ended
Q2	Villanova	4	11	-0.94	Punt
Q2	Tarleton State	2	7	-0.67	Ended
Q3	Tarleton State	5	68	+5.37	Pass TD
Q3	Villanova	2	68	+6.03	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Tarleton State Texans · #13 P.Kramer caught at 45 catch for a touchdown (80 yards) (+6.86 EPA)
2. Q4 · Tarleton State Texans · #19 T.West thrown to 00 broken up by #36 D.Bostic catch for a touchdown (no gain) (+5.29 EPA)
3. Q3 · Villanova Wildcats · Rushing touchdown (+4.23 EPA)
4. Q2 · Tarleton State Texans · o Huddle-Shotgun #11 V.Gabalis pass intercepted (-4.07 EPA)
5. Q3 · Tarleton State Texans · Kickoff (+3.8 EPA)
6. Q4 · Tarleton State Texans · o Huddle-Shotgun #11 V.Gabalis to #7 M.Willis thrown to 43 — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 21 yards) (-3.72 EPA)
7. Q1 · Tarleton State Texans · Rush (4th & 1) (+3.64 EPA)
8. Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · #83 B.Reed caught at 03 catch for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.36 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Villanova Wildcats controlled the final (26–21) in Week 16.
• Passing edge: o Huddle-Shotgun #7 P.McQuaide (Villanova) — 169.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Villanova at 0.151 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Villanova Wildcats vs Tarleton State Texans?

Villanova Wildcats 26, Tarleton State Texans 21 in Week 16 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Villanova Wildcats vs Tarleton State Texans?

Villanova Wildcats won with a final score of 26–21.

Where can I find the Villanova Wildcats vs Tarleton State Texans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401833986.

Who led Villanova Wildcats vs Tarleton State Texans in passing?

o Huddle-Shotgun #7 P.McQuaide (Villanova) led passers with 169.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Villanova Wildcats at Tarleton State Texans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.