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Montana State football won the FCS National Championship with a 35-34 overtime victory over Illinois State, powered by Justin Lamson and Taco Dowler.

Illinois State QB Tommy Rittenhouse and WR Daniel Sobkowicz have built elite chemistry, powering a historic Redbirds run to the FCS national title game.

Why Sportsbooks Are Nervous About Montana State in the FCS Championship

Quarterfinal chaos done and dusted. Here’s how the Final Four emerged.

Villanova Wildcats survive a thrilling 26-21 upset over #4 Tarleton State Texans to advance to the FCS Semifinals for the first time since 2010. Full game recap, stats, and highlights.

Previewing Friday’s matchup between Marist and Penn in Franklin Field. Marist looks to build on Week 6’s win and defend their spot in FCS standings — read key stats, storylines, and what to watch.

CAA Football Week 5 saw Rhode Island fall to Western Michigan, Villanova and Elon notch key wins, Charleston Southern break through, and Monmouth prep for Delaware State.

The Idaho Vandals return to Big Sky glory under coach Thomas Ford. Can QB Joshua Wood lead them past Montana in a pivotal 2025 border rivalry clash?

Catch up on Big Sky Football Week 3. Montana edges North Dakota, Idaho rolls past Utah Tech, Weber State survives McNeese, and more FCS action.

Catch the 2025 Chattanooga Mocs vs Tarleton State football game preview, scores, key players, and live stream info on ESPN+