Villanova at Holy Cross
Saturday, October 28, 1972 Share
Holy Cross beat Villanova 26–9. It was their 12th meeting; after it, Villanova led the series 7–5.
FinalHigh 58°F, low 40°F, 0.4 in. of rainAttendance 12,117
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Holy Cross 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Villanova–Holy Cross gameVillanova leads 14–6 in 20 meetings, counting the eight since this game.
| 2021 | Villanova 21, Holy Cross 16 | FCS Championship – Second Round |
| 2009 | Villanova 38, Holy Cross 28 | NCAA Division I Football Championship – First Round |
| 1980 | Villanova 45, Holy Cross 13 | |
| 1979 | Villanova 29, Holy Cross 14 | |
| 1977 | Villanova 24, Holy Cross 0 | |
| 1976 | Villanova 56, Holy Cross 21 |
Around this game
Villanova
- Next gamevs. DelawareNov. 4, 1972
- SeasonVillanova in 1972
- ProgramVillanova history and records
Holy Cross
- Next gamevs. MassachusettsNov. 4, 1972
- SeasonHoly Cross in 1972
- ProgramHoly Cross history and records