McQuaide, Ragland help Villanova trample Harvard 52-7 in first-round FCS playoff game
AP
Nov 29, 2025
Villanova Wildcats, Pa. (AP) Pat McQuaide threw for three touchdowns and Isaiah Ragland ran for 152 yards and sixth-ranked Villanova overwhelmed No. 19 Harvard Crimson 52-7 on Saturday in a first round game of the FCS playoffs.
Villanova (10-2), who entered the playoffs as a 12 seed, will travel to play third-ranked Lehigh (12-0) on Dec. 6. The Mountain Hawks are seeded fifth.
The Wildcats took the opening drive 75 yards in seven plays and ended with a 45-yard touchdown by Ragland, who reached halftime with 128 yards rushing on 10 carries. He carried it 17 times on the day.
After Villanova's defense held the Crimson to four yards in five plays to force a punt, McQuaide threw a 30-yard scoring pass to Lucas Kopecky for a 14-0 lead.
In the second quarter, Jack Barnum kicked a 29-yard field goal for a 17-0 lead, McQuaide ran it in from the 10 near the midway point of the quarter and Ja'Briel Mace crashed in the five at the two-minute warning for a 31-0 lead.
McQuaide threw second-half touchdowns of 29 yards to Luke Colella and 8 yards to Antonio Johnson.
The Crimson scored its first post-season touchdown in 105 years when Jaden Craig threw a 6-yard touchdown to Jordan Harris to reduce the deficit to 31-7.
Harvard was making its first post-season appearance since the 1919 season when it beat Oregon, 7-6 on New Year's Day in the 1920 Rose Bowl.
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(15:00 - 1st) K.Corr kicks 65 yards from HARV 35 to the VILL End Zone. Touchback.
+1 YD
1 & 10 - NOVA 25
(15:00 - 1st) J.Mace rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 26.
+8 YD
2 & 9 - NOVA 26
(14:35 - 1st) J.Mace rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 34.
+4 YD
3 & 1 - NOVA 34
(13:59 - 1st) J.Mace rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 38.
+6 YD
1 & 10 - NOVA 38
(13:11 - 1st) J.Mace rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 44.
+11 YD
2 & 4 - NOVA 44
(12:33 - 1st) J.Mace rushed for 11 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 45.
No Gain
1 & 10 - HARV 45
(11:57 - 1st) P.McQuaide steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for L.Colella.
+45 YD
2 & 10 - HARV 45
(11:56 - 1st) I.Ragland rushed for 45 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
PAT Good
(11:45 - 1st) J.Barnum extra point is good.
HARV
Crimson
- Interception (6 plays, 40 yards, 3:17 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(11:45 - 1st) J.Barnum kicks 53 yards from VILL 35 to the HARV 12. X.Bascon returns the kickoff. Tackled by VILL at HARV 32.
+11 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 32
(11:38 - 1st) J.Craig pass complete. Catch made by C.Henry for 11 yards. Tackled by VILL at HARV 43.
+2 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 43
(11:01 - 1st) J.Craig pass complete. Catch made by X.Bascon for 2 yards. Tackled by VILL at HARV 45.
+5 YD
2 & 8 - HARV 45
(10:28 - 1st) I.Bullock rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by VILL at HARV 50.
+5 YD
3 & 3 - HARV 50
(9:58 - 1st) J.Craig scrambles for 5 yards. Tackled by VILL at VILL 45.
Penalty
1 & 10 - NOVA 45
(9:18 - 1st) J.Craig steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for C.Coffman. PENALTY on VILL-Z.Dawud Defensive Pass Interference 15 yards accepted. No Play.
+2 YD
1 & 10 - NOVA 30
(9:06 - 1st) X.Bascon rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by VILL at VILL 28.
Int
2 & 8 - NOVA 28
(8:38 - 1st) J.Craig pass INTERCEPTED at VILL End Zone. Intercepted by N.Essiem at VILL End Zone. Tackled by HARV at VILL End Zone.
NOVA
Wildcats
- Touchdown (10 plays, 80 yards, 5:02 poss)
Result
Play
+5 YD
1 & 10 - NOVA 20
(8:28 - 1st) I.Ragland rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 25.
+2 YD
2 & 5 - NOVA 25
(7:50 - 1st) I.Ragland rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 27.
+32 YD
3 & 3 - NOVA 27
(7:15 - 1st) I.Ragland rushed for 32 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 41.
+2 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 41
(6:29 - 1st) J.Mace rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 39.
+4 YD
2 & 8 - HARV 39
(5:51 - 1st) J.Mace rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 35.
(4:57 - 1st) P.McQuaide pass complete. Catch made by B.Reed for 10 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 30.
No Gain
1 & 10 - HARV 30
(4:32 - 1st) J.Mace rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 30.
No Gain
2 & 10 - HARV 30
(3:53 - 1st) P.McQuaide steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for L.Kopecky.
No Gain
3 & 10 - HARV 30
(3:40 - 1st) P.McQuaide steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for B.Reed.
+30 YD
4 & 10 - HARV 30
(3:38 - 1st) P.McQuaide pass complete. Catch made by L.Kopecky for 30 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
PAT Good
(3:26 - 1st) J.Barnum extra point is good.
HARV
Crimson
- Punt (3 plays, -4 yards, 1:06 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(3:26 - 1st) J.Barnum kicks 51 yards from VILL 35 to the HARV 14. X.Bascon returns the kickoff. Tackled by VILL at HARV 24.
-4 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 24
(3:20 - 1st) D.Gordon rushed for -4 yards. Tackled by VILL at HARV 20.
No Gain
2 & 14 - HARV 20
(2:45 - 1st) J.Craig steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for B.Blackburn.
No Gain
3 & 14 - HARV 20
(2:42 - 1st) J.Craig steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for C.Coffman.
Punt
4 & 14 - HARV 20
(2:37 - 1st) D.Fingersh punts 41 yards to VILL 39 Center-HARV. Downed by R.Jenne.
NOVA
Wildcats
- Field Goal (10 plays, 49 yards, 3:57 poss)
Result
Play
+6 YD
1 & 10 - NOVA 39
(2:20 - 1st) P.McQuaide rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 45.
+2 YD
2 & 4 - NOVA 45
(1:45 - 1st) I.Ragland rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 47.
+3 YD
3 & 2 - NOVA 47
(1:07 - 1st) I.Ragland rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 50.
No Gain
1 & 10 - NOVA 50
(0:24 - 1st) J.Mace rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 50.
+12 YD
2 & 10 - NOVA 50
(15:00 - 2nd) P.McQuaide rushed for 12 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 38.
+26 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 38
(14:34 - 2nd) P.McQuaide pass complete. Catch made by J.Mace for 26 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 12.
No Gain
1 & 10 - HARV 12
(14:00 - 2nd) P.McQuaide steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for L.Kopecky.
No Gain
2 & 10 - HARV 12
(13:42 - 2nd) P.McQuaide steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for L.Kopecky.
No Gain
3 & 10 - HARV 12
(13:33 - 2nd) P.McQuaide steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for L.Kopecky.
Field Goal
4 & 10 - HARV 19
(13:28 - 2nd) J.Barnum 29 yard field goal attempt is good Center-VILL Holder-VILL.
HARV
Crimson
- Punt (3 plays, -3 yards, 1:02 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(13:23 - 2nd) J.Barnum kicks 65 yards from VILL 35 to the HARV End Zone. Touchback.
No Gain
1 & 10 - HARV 25
(13:23 - 2nd) J.Craig steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for C.Henry.
Sack
2 & 10 - HARV 25
(13:14 - 2nd) J.Craig steps back to pass. Sacked at HARV 22 for -3 yards (O.Bursey).
No Gain
3 & 13 - HARV 22
(12:33 - 2nd) J.Craig steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for J.Harris.
Punt
4 & 13 - HARV 22
(12:25 - 2nd) D.Fingersh punts 33 yards to VILL 45 Center-HARV. B.Reed returned punt from the VILL 45. Tackled by HARV at VILL 45. PENALTY on VILL-J.Oluremi Defensive Holding 10 yards accepted.
NOVA
Wildcats
- Touchdown (8 plays, 65 yards, 4:29 poss)
Result
Play
+9 YD
1 & 10 - NOVA 35
(12:21 - 2nd) P.McQuaide pass complete. Catch made by B.Reed for 9 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 44.
No Gain
2 & 1 - NOVA 44
(11:43 - 2nd) J.Mace rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 44.
+4 YD
3 & 1 - NOVA 44
(11:04 - 2nd) J.Mace rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 48.
+3 YD
1 & 10 - NOVA 48
(10:26 - 2nd) J.Mace rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 49.
+16 YD
2 & 7 - HARV 49
(10:12 - 2nd) P.McQuaide pass complete. Catch made by B.Reed for 16 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 33.
+17 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 33
(9:24 - 2nd) I.Ragland rushed for 17 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 16.
+6 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 16
(8:43 - 2nd) P.McQuaide pass complete. Catch made by I.Ragland for 6 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 10.
+10 YD
2 & 4 - HARV 10
(8:02 - 2nd) P.McQuaide scrambles for 10 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
PAT Good
(7:52 - 2nd) J.Barnum extra point is good.
HARV
Crimson
- Punt (3 plays, 4 yards, 1:03 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(7:52 - 2nd) J.Barnum kicks 63 yards from VILL 35 to the HARV 2. X.Bascon returns the kickoff. Tackled by VILL at HARV 21.
+4 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 21
(7:42 - 2nd) D.Gordon rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by VILL at HARV 25.
No Gain
2 & 6 - HARV 25
(7:12 - 2nd) J.Craig steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for R.Osborne.
No Gain
3 & 6 - HARV 25
(7:06 - 2nd) J.Craig steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for I.Bullock.
Punt
4 & 6 - HARV 25
(7:00 - 2nd) D.Fingersh punts 34 yards to VILL 41 Center-HARV. Downed by J.Baade.
NOVA
Wildcats
- Touchdown (8 plays, 59 yards, 4:49 poss)
Result
Play
+5 YD
1 & 10 - NOVA 41
(6:49 - 2nd) I.Ragland rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 46.
(0:57 - 2nd) J.Craig steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for C.Henry.
No Gain
3 & 24 - HARV 29
(0:52 - 2nd) J.Craig steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for D.Boyd.
Punt
4 & 24 - HARV 29
(0:46 - 2nd) D.Fingersh punts 32 yards to VILL 39 Center-HARV. Downed by J.Dotson.
NOVA
Wildcats
- End of Half (1 plays, 8 yards, 0:35 poss)
Result
Play
+8 YD
1 & 10 - NOVA 39
(0:35 - 2nd) J.Mace rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 47.
HARV
Crimson
- Touchdown (10 plays, 68 yards, 4:36 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(15:00 - 3rd) J.Barnum kicks 51 yards from VILL 35 to the HARV 14. C.Henry returns the kickoff. Tackled by VILL at HARV 32.
+15 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 32
(14:54 - 3rd) D.Gordon rushed for 15 yards. Tackled by VILL at HARV 47. PENALTY on VILL-O.Nwobodo Defensive Holding 10 yards accepted.
+8 YD
1 & 10 - NOVA 43
(14:37 - 3rd) D.Gordon rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by VILL at VILL 35.
No Gain
2 & 2 - NOVA 35
(14:07 - 3rd) J.Craig steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for T.Moe.
+9 YD
3 & 2 - NOVA 35
(14:02 - 3rd) I.Bullock rushed for 9 yards. Tackled by VILL at VILL 26.
+1 YD
1 & 10 - NOVA 26
(13:33 - 3rd) D.Gordon rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by VILL at VILL 25.
+22 YD
2 & 9 - NOVA 25
(12:51 - 3rd) J.Craig pass complete. Catch made by D.Gordon for 22 yards. Tackled by VILL at VILL 3.
-1 YD
1 & Goal - NOVA 3
(12:21 - 3rd) J.Craig pass complete. Catch made by D.Gordon for -1 yards. Tackled by VILL at VILL 4.
+2 YD
2 & Goal - NOVA 4
(11:47 - 3rd) I.Bullock rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by VILL at VILL 2.
-4 YD
3 & Goal - NOVA 2
(11:13 - 3rd) J.Craig rushed for -4 yards. Tackled by VILL at VILL 6.
+6 YD
4 & Goal - NOVA 6
(10:25 - 3rd) J.Craig pass complete. Catch made by J.Harris for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
PAT Good
(10:24 - 3rd) K.Corr extra point is good.
NOVA
Wildcats
- Touchdown (4 plays, 75 yards, 2:02 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(10:24 - 3rd) K.Corr kicks 65 yards from HARV 35 to the VILL End Zone. Touchback.
+28 YD
1 & 10 - NOVA 25
(10:24 - 3rd) J.Mace rushed for 28 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 47.
No Gain
1 & 10 - HARV 47
(9:40 - 3rd) J.Mace rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 47.
+18 YD
2 & 10 - HARV 47
(8:50 - 3rd) P.McQuaide pass complete. Catch made by B.Reed for 18 yards. B.Reed FUMBLES forced by T.Bartrum. Fumble RECOVERED by VILL-L.Colella at HARV 29. Tackled by HARV at HARV 29.
+29 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 29
(8:24 - 3rd) P.McQuaide pass complete. Catch made by L.Colella for 29 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
PAT Good
(8:22 - 3rd) J.Barnum extra point is good.
HARV
Crimson
- Downs (7 plays, 60 yards, 3:46 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(8:22 - 3rd) J.Barnum kicks 54 yards from VILL 35 to the HARV 11. C.Henry returns the kickoff. Tackled by VILL at HARV 25.
+15 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 25
(8:17 - 3rd) D.Gordon rushed for 15 yards. Tackled by VILL at HARV 40.
+31 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 40
(7:38 - 3rd) J.Craig pass complete. Catch made by D.Boyd for 31 yards. Tackled by VILL at VILL 29.
+23 YD
1 & 10 - NOVA 29
(7:05 - 3rd) J.Craig pass complete. Catch made by C.Henry for 23 yards. Tackled by VILL at VILL 6.
+3 YD
1 & Goal - NOVA 6
(6:47 - 3rd) J.Craig pass complete. Catch made by C.Henry for 3 yards. Tackled by VILL at VILL 3.
+1 YD
2 & Goal - NOVA 3
(6:14 - 3rd) I.Bullock rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by VILL at VILL 2.
-3 YD
3 & Goal - NOVA 2
(5:26 - 3rd) J.Craig rushed for -3 yards. Tackled by VILL at VILL 5.
Sack
4 & Goal - NOVA 5
(4:45 - 3rd) J.Craig steps back to pass. Sacked at VILL 15 for -10 yards (C.Martin).
(4:36 - 3rd) I.Ragland rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 20.
+4 YD
2 & 5 - NOVA 20
(3:55 - 3rd) I.Ragland rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 24.
+1 YD
3 & 1 - NOVA 24
(3:20 - 3rd) I.Ragland rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 25.
+1 YD
1 & 10 - NOVA 25
(2:36 - 3rd) I.Ragland rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 26.
+8 YD
2 & 9 - NOVA 26
(1:46 - 3rd) P.McQuaide pass complete. Catch made by B.Reed for 8 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 34.
+6 YD
3 & 1 - NOVA 34
(1:05 - 3rd) P.McQuaide pass complete. Catch made by S.Welde for 6 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 40.
+3 YD
1 & 10 - NOVA 40
(0:24 - 3rd) J.Mace rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 43.
+1 YD
2 & 7 - NOVA 43
(15:00 - 4th) J.Mace rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by HARV at VILL 44.
No Gain
3 & 6 - NOVA 44
(14:21 - 4th) P.McQuaide steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for J.Mace.
Punt
4 & 6 - NOVA 44
(14:17 - 4th) L.Larsen punts 49 yards to HARV 7 Center-VILL. Downed by J.Oluremi. PENALTY on HARV-C.Coffman Defensive Holding 3 yards accepted.
HARV
Crimson
- Punt (3 plays, 8 yards, 1:38 poss)
Result
Play
No Gain
1 & 10 - HARV 4
(14:04 - 4th) J.Craig steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for D.Boyd.
+3 YD
2 & 10 - HARV 4
(14:00 - 4th) D.Gordon rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by VILL at HARV 7.
+5 YD
3 & 7 - HARV 7
(13:16 - 4th) J.Harris rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by VILL at HARV 12.
Punt
4 & 2 - HARV 12
(12:36 - 4th) D.Fingersh punts 27 yards to HARV 39 Center-HARV. Downed by M.Moore.
NOVA
Wildcats
- Touchdown (5 plays, 39 yards, 2:56 poss)
Result
Play
+14 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 39
(12:26 - 4th) I.Ragland rushed for 14 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 25.
+1 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 25
(11:41 - 4th) I.Ragland rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 24.
+18 YD
2 & 9 - HARV 24
(11:04 - 4th) L.Colella rushed for 18 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 6.
-2 YD
1 & Goal - HARV 6
(10:18 - 4th) I.Ragland rushed for -2 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 8.
+8 YD
2 & Goal - HARV 8
(9:39 - 4th) P.McQuaide pass complete. Catch made by A.Johnson for 8 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
PAT Good
(9:30 - 4th) J.Barnum extra point is good.
HARV
Crimson
- Interception (6 plays, 28 yards, 2:48 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(9:30 - 4th) J.Barnum kicks 65 yards from VILL 35 to the HARV End Zone. Touchback.
+2 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 25
(9:30 - 4th) J.Craig scrambles for 2 yards. Tackled by VILL at HARV 27.
+10 YD
2 & 8 - HARV 27
(8:56 - 4th) J.Craig pass complete. Catch made by C.Henry for 10 yards. Tackled by VILL at HARV 37.
+9 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 37
(8:28 - 4th) D.Gordon rushed for 9 yards. Tackled by VILL at HARV 46.
No Gain
2 & 1 - HARV 46
(7:58 - 4th) D.Gordon rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by VILL at HARV 46.
+7 YD
3 & 1 - HARV 46
(7:25 - 4th) I.Bullock rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by VILL at VILL 47.
Int
1 & 10 - NOVA 47
(6:56 - 4th) J.Craig pass INTERCEPTED at VILL 31. Intercepted by C.Sapp at VILL 31. Tackled by HARV at HARV 31.
NOVA
Wildcats
- Touchdown (6 plays, 31 yards, 3:39 poss)
Result
Play
-1 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 31
(6:42 - 4th) I.Wright rushed for -1 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 32.
+6 YD
2 & 11 - HARV 32
(6:01 - 4th) I.Wright rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 26.
+3 YD
3 & 5 - HARV 26
(5:21 - 4th) T.Maddocks rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 23.
+4 YD
4 & 2 - HARV 23
(4:41 - 4th) I.Wright rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 19.
+14 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 19
(3:58 - 4th) J.Glantz rushed for 14 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 5.
+5 YD
1 & Goal - HARV 5
(3:13 - 4th) J.Glantz rushed for 5 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
PAT Good
(3:03 - 4th) J.Barnum extra point is good.
HARV
Crimson
- Fumble (3 plays, 28 yards, 1:05 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(3:03 - 4th) J.Barnum kicks 65 yards from VILL 35 to the HARV End Zone. Touchback. PENALTY on HARV-C.Phillips Unnecessary Roughness / Defense 0 yards accepted.
+8 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 12
(3:03 - 4th) D.Gordon rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by VILL at HARV 20.
+6 YD
2 & 2 - HARV 20
(2:40 - 4th) J.Harris rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by VILL at HARV 26.
+14 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 26
(2:05 - 4th) J.Harris rushed for 14 yards. J.Harris FUMBLES forced by C.Caballero. Fumble RECOVERED by VILL-N.Betances at HARV 40. Tackled by HARV at HARV 40.
NOVA
Wildcats
- End of Game (3 plays, 2 yards, 1:58 poss)
Result
Play
+4 YD
1 & 10 - HARV 40
(1:58 - 4th) E.Smith rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by HARV at HARV 36.
