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Notre Dame announced the Eternal City Tip-Off in Rome for Nov. 1, with both men’s and women’s basketball teams facing Villanova. The men tip at 9:30 a.m. ET on Fox and the women at 12 p.m. ET on FS1, with the venue to be announced later, marking a global-season opening for the Fighting Irish and showcasing international engagement for the programs.
Notre Dame and Villanova will stage a historic men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader in Rome on November 1 next season, with the men’s game at 9:30 a.m. ET on Fox and the women’s at noon ET on FS1; the schools plan an audience with Pope Leo XIV and a Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, with the final game site yet to be determined.
Villanova coach Kevin Willard joked on a TNT broadcast that he would fire his entire staff after the Wildcats' 86-76 first-round loss to Utah State in the NCAA Tournament, venting frustration during his first season leading Villanova.
In a tight first-round NCAA Tournament showdown, No. 8 Villanova is favored to edge No. 9 Utah State. The pick highlight is Villanova moneyline at +105, with a same‑game parlay focusing on guards Tyler Perkins (Over 16.5 points) and Bryce Lindsay (Over 1.5 assists), plus additional prop edges. The lines list Utah State -1.5, total 147, with Utah State -125 / Villanova +105 on the moneyline. The analysis credits Villanova’s backcourt and ball security over Utah State’s perceived frontcourt size mismatch, and notes ATS trends that favor the Big East over the Mountain West in recent years.
Utah State leverages veteran experience and a favorable venue edge at Viejas Arena to enter as a 1.5-point favorite against Villanova in a tightly contested NCAA Tournament first-round game, with the under 147.5 expected to hold as both teams emphasize defense; a projected final score of about Utah State 72, Villanova 68 supports a narrow Aggies win.
The 2025 FCS semifinal features unseeded Villanova and Illinois State, with Villanova hosting at Villanova Stadium on December 20. Both teams have notable players and histories, with Illinois State aiming to reach the championship for the second time and Villanova seeking its first semifinal since 2010. The game is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC and WatchESPN.
Virginia's basketball team, under new coach Ryan Odom, won a scrimmage against Villanova 75-72, showcasing a new, more aggressive playing style, a deep rotation, and promising performances from key players, while also highlighting areas for improvement like ball screen defense.
BYU's 2025-26 basketball schedule includes key games against Villanova on TNT and UConn on FOX, with broadcast details finalized. The season opener features BYU vs Villanova in Las Vegas, and a notable matchup against UConn in Boston, both expected to be top-ranked teams.
Villanova University was the target of a false active shooter report caused by a swatting incident, prompting a large law enforcement response that was ultimately unnecessary. The false calls, which included gunshot sounds and a wounded person, led to a shelter-in-place order that was later lifted, with investigations ongoing to identify those responsible.
False reports of active shooter threats at Villanova University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga caused panic and temporary lockdowns, but were later confirmed to be hoaxes with no injuries or threats.
A false active shooter report at Villanova University was a cruel hoax, causing panic and a heavy police response, but no injuries or firearms were found, and authorities are investigating the incident as a swatting attack.
Villanova University reported a false active shooter threat, which caused panic but resulted in no injuries after police confirmed it was a cruel hoax, with authorities working to identify the caller.
Villanova University was evacuated after an anonymous report of an active shooter, but the incident was later revealed to be a cruel hoax with no real threat, and authorities are investigating to find those responsible.
Kevin Willard, the new Villanova coach, faces ongoing scrutiny from his brief and contentious tenure at Maryland, but he remains focused on building a competitive team at Villanova, emphasizing winning and player development despite challenges with youth and team experience.
Villanova University has accepted an invitation to join the Patriot League as an associate member for football starting in 2026, aligning with institutions that emphasize academic and athletic excellence, and continuing its competitive success in the FCS.