| Mode: | football |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Team: | Villanova Wildcats |
| Conference: | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Short Conf: | CAA |
| Statsrank: | 11 |
| Fcscoachrank: | 13 |
| Record: | 9–4 |
| Conf Record: | 6–2 |
| Head Coach: | Andy Talley |
| Hc Year: | 32nd |
| Off Coach: | Sam Venuto |
| Oc Year: | 18th |
| Def Coach: | Billy Crocker |
| Dc Year: | 5th |
| Stadium: | Villanova Stadium |
| Bowl: | FCS Playoffs Second Round |
| Bowl Result: | L 7–10 vs. South Dakota State |
The 2016 Villanova Wildcats football team represented Villanova University in the 2016 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by 32nd-year head coach Andy Talley and played their home games at Villanova Stadium. They were a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. They finished the season 9–4, 6–2 in CAA play to finish in a tie for second place. They received an at-large bid to the FCS Playoffs where they defeated St. Francis (PA) in the first round before losing in the second round to South Dakota State.[1] The 2016 season is Talley's final season as the Wildcats' head coach.
See also: 2016 Pittsburgh Panthers football team.
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See also: 2016 Towson Tigers football team.
See also: 2016 Lafayette Leopards football team.
See also: 2016 Elon Phoenix football team.
See also: 2016 Rhode Island Rams football team.
See also: 2016 Richmond Spiders football team.
See also: 2016 Albany Great Danes football team.
See also: 2016 Maine Black Bears football team.
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See also: 2016 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team and Battle of the Blue.
See also: 2016 Saint Francis Red Flash football team.
See also: 2016 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team.