Holy Cross at Villanova
Saturday, October 20, 1979 Share
Villanova beat Holy Cross 29–14. It was their 17th meeting; after it, Villanova led the series 11–6.
FinalHigh 66°F, low 44°FAttendance 9,700
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Holy Cross 51% to win. Villanova won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Holy Cross–Villanova gameVillanova leads 14–6 in 20 meetings, counting the three 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
Holy Cross
- Next gamevs. BrownOct. 27, 1979
- SeasonHoly Cross in 1979
- ProgramHoly Cross history and records
Villanova
- Next gameat MarshallOct. 27, 1979
- SeasonVillanova in 1979
- ProgramVillanova history and records