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Montana State beat Illinois State 35-34 in overtime to win the FCS National Championship, delivering chaos, drama and proof the subdivision matters.

Illinois State defeats Villanova 30–14 in the FCS semifinals, ending the Wildcats’ magical run and advancing to the national championship game.

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.

UTRGV Football continues its inaugural season at home against Nicholls in a key Southland Conference matchup. The Vaqueros are undefeated at Vackar Stadium and aim to move to 3-3 in conference play. Watch live on ESPN+

Duquesne sends a message to Mercyhurst, CCSU escapes Wagner in overtime, and the NEC power rankings tighten heading into Week 9 action.

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.

MVFC 2025 Season Preview: Best/Worst Case Scenarios, X-Factors & Key Games for Every Missouri Valley Football Team