The Wildcats were led by second-year head coach Maurice J.
"Clipper" Smith and played their home games at Villanova Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Villanova ended the season undefeated with a record of 8–0–1, allowing only one score all year.
They ranked 6th in the final AP Poll, the highest finish in Wildcats team history.
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