William & Mary Tribe 24–31 Villanova Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2025

Quick answer

Villanova Wildcats defeated William & Mary Tribe 31–24 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: William & Mary Tribe 24, Villanova Wildcats 31.

Game summary

Villanova Wildcats beat William & Mary Tribe 31–24 in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Pat McQuaide (Villanova) — 202.0 pass yds, +0.34 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: David Avit — 131.0 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving leader: Luke Colella — 6 rec, 88.0 yds.
EPA edge: Villanova (+0.336/play) vs William & Mary (+0.147/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
William & Mary Tribe	6	9	0	6	24
Villanova Wildcats	6	6	9	6	31

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

W&MWilliam & Mary Tribe

+3OPP 20

+3OPP 26

VILLVillanova Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Villanova
Q1TD
DADavid Avit
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
David Avit rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
William & Mary
Q1TD
TSTariq Sims
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Tyler Hughes pass to Tariq Sims for a touchdown (10 yards)
William & Mary
Q2TD
THTyler Hughes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Tyler Hughes rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Villanova
Q2TD
DADavid Avit
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
David Avit rushes 15 yards for a touchdown
William & Mary
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
15-12
Field goal good from 37 yards
Villanova
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Kickoff
Villanova
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
15-21
Field goal good from 43 yards
Villanova
Q4TD
DADavid Avit
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-27
David Avit rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
William & Mary
Q4TD
THTyler Hughes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Tyler Hughes rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Pat McQuaide (Villanova) — 202.0 yds · +0.34 EPA/play +9.29 EPA
Tyler Hughes (William & Mary) — 212.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +6.06 EPA

Rushing

David Avit (Villanova) — 131.0 yds · 3 TD +0.73 EPA
Tyler Hughes (William & Mary) — 84.0 yds · 2 TD +0.54 EPA
Isaiah Ragland (Villanova) — 66.0 yds -0.05 EPA

Receiving

Luke Colella (Villanova) — 6 rec · 88.0 yds +0.93 EPA
Isaiah Lemmond (William & Mary) — 4 rec · 67.0 yds +0.78 EPA
Deven Thompson (William & Mary) — 3 rec · 50.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Pat McQuaide	Villanova	27	55.6%	202	0	+0.34	+9.29
Tyler Hughes	William & Mary	39	46.2%	212	1	+0.15	+6.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	William & Mary	Villanova
Plays	75	62
EPA / play	+0.147	+0.336
Total EPA	+10.99	+20.84
Success rate	40.0%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.155	+0.344
Rush EPA / play	+0.137	+0.330
Yards	356	432

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	William & Mary	6	32	-0.45	Punt
Q1	Villanova	10	92	+7.67	Rush TD
Q1	William & Mary	8	70	+6.12	Pass TD
Q1	Villanova	3	6	-2.37	Punt
Q1	William & Mary	13	61	+3.51	Rush TD
Q2	Villanova	3	18	-0.16	Punt
Q2	William & Mary	5	13	-1.30	Punt
Q2	Villanova	6	59	+5.45	Rush TD
Q2	William & Mary	8	55	+0.51	Field goal
Q2	Villanova	10	61	+1.98	Touchdown
Q3	William & Mary	3	6	-2.47	Punt
Q3	Villanova	9	51	+0.56	Ended
Q3	William & Mary	7	12	-1.34	Ended
Q3	Villanova	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	William & Mary	3	12	+0.47	Punt
Q3	Villanova	13	89	+7.42	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Villanova Wildcats · Kickoff (+6.36 EPA)
Q1 · William & Mary Tribe · Tyler Hughes pass to Isaiah Lemmond for 26 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.35 EPA)
Q1 · Villanova Wildcats · Pat McQuaide pass to Braden Reed for 23 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.81 EPA)
Q4 · William & Mary Tribe · Tyler Hughes pass to Joseph Johnson for 22 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.21 EPA)
Q2 · Villanova Wildcats · David Avit rushes 15 yards for a touchdown (+3.13 EPA)
Q3 · Villanova Wildcats · Pat McQuaide pass to Luke Colella for 14 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.92 EPA)
Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Pat McQuaide pass to Ralee Stephens for 15 yards (3rd & 11) (+2.84 EPA)
Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Field goal missed (-2.62 EPA)

Key takeaways

Villanova Wildcats controlled the final (31–24) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Pat McQuaide (Villanova) — 202.0 yds.
EPA edge: Villanova at 0.336 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of William & Mary Tribe vs Villanova Wildcats?

William & Mary Tribe 24, Villanova Wildcats 31 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won William & Mary Tribe vs Villanova Wildcats?

Villanova Wildcats won with a final score of 24–31.

Where can I find the William & Mary Tribe vs Villanova Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767337.

Who led William & Mary Tribe vs Villanova Wildcats in passing?

Pat McQuaide (Villanova) led passers with 202.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for William & Mary Tribe at Villanova Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.