Villanova Wildcats @ South Dakota State Jackrabbits
FCS Championship - Quarterfinals
10-3, 4-3 Away
12
10-3, 4-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VILL | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
SDST | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 23 |
13-0, 8-0 Home
23
13-0, 8-0 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
219
Total Yards
343
1
Turnovers
1
10
1st Downs
16
2-20
Penalties
4-40
6/15
3rd Down
4/12
0/0
4th Down
1/1
28:33
Possession
31:27
Game Information
Brookings, SD
ESPNESPN+
Game Highlights
Video Highlights
1st Quarter
Field Goal
8:38 - 1st
0
VILL
3
SDST
Hunter Dustman 42 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 6 yards, 3:38
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
7:55 - 2nd
6
VILL
3
SDST
Jalen Jackson 25 Yd Run (Matthew Mercurio PAT failed)
5 plays, 44 yards, 2:06
Touchdown
4:23 - 2nd
6
VILL
10
SDST
Matthew Durrance 45 Yd Punt Return (Hunter Dustman Kick)
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:38
Field Goal
1:06 - 2nd
9
VILL
10
SDST
Matthew Mercurio 46 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 47 yards, 3:17
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
7:01 - 3rd
9
VILL
17
SDST
Jaxon Janke 20 Yd pass from Mark Gronowski (Hunter Dustman Kick)
9 plays, 62 yards, 4:07
4th Quarter
Field Goal
13:29 - 4th
12
VILL
17
SDST
Matthew Mercurio 23 Yd Field Goal
16 plays, 70 yards, 8:25
Touchdown
12:34 - 4th
12
VILL
23
SDST
Isaiah Davis 66 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:55
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
0%
--VILL
100%
--SDST
According to ESPN Analytics
2025 Standings
FCS
| Patriot League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh | 7-0 | 12-1 |
| Lafayette | 6-1 | 8-4 |
| Holy Cross | 3-4 | 3-9 |
| Richmond | 3-4 | 7-5 |
| Georgetown | 3-4 | 6-6 |
| Colgate | 3-4 | 5-7 |
| Bucknell | 2-5 | 5-7 |
| Fordham | 1-6 | 1-11 |
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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