THE WORD

The MVFC playoff race is reaching a boiling point! Youngstown State's explosive offense continues to turn heads, South Dakota State is flexing its championship credentials, and North Dakota is making a statement. With Illinois State and Southern Illinois fighting to keep their postseason hopes alive, Week 11 brings high-stakes matchups, playoff implications and plenty of questions about who's built for December.

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

Illinois State wide receiver Eddie Kasper joins the Northwestern Mutual x FCS Nation x Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Challenge to fight childhood cancer.