Morgan State defeats Villanova 38-35 in close football matchup

Morgan State defeated Villanova 38-35 in a high-scoring college football matchup on Saturday. Despite a strong rushing performance from Villanova, the Wildcats fell short after a missed 47-yard field goal attempt as time expired.

Villanova running backs Isaiah Ragland and Ja'briel Mace combined for five rushing touchdowns. Ragland recorded a career-high three touchdowns on 12 carries, while Mace contributed two scores and 103 rushing yards. Villanova's offense totaled 457 yards, including 266 passing yards from quarterback Pat McQuaide.

Morgan State's victory was bolstered by a dominant passing attack that yielded 444 yards. The game featured multiple lead changes in the fourth quarter, with both teams scoring multiple times in the final 15 minutes. Villanova's loss brings their season record to 2-4.