Statement On Villanova's Departure From CAA Football
Rob Washburn
Below is a statement from CAA Commissioner Joe D’Antonio on Villanova’s decision to depart CAA Football at the conclusion of the 2025 season.
“We were recently made aware of Villanova’s decision to leave the CAA Football conference at the conclusion of the 2025 season. While the departure of members is always disappointing, it has become an unfortunate part of the landscape of college athletics during a period of unprecedented change.
The administrators, coaches and student-athletes in the CAA remain committed to competing at the highest level of FCS football, achieving multiple playoff bids on a yearly basis and contending for national championships. The CAA has a long history of excellence in FCS football and the desire to build on that tradition has never been stronger.”