Villanova Wildcats @ Tarleton State Texans
FCS Championship - Quarterfinals
12-2, 5-2 Away
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12-2, 5-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VILL | 0 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 26 |
TAR | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
12-2, 7-1 Home
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12-2, 7-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
426
Total Yards
266
1
Turnovers
1
23
1st Downs
17
9-84
Penalties
4-30
7/15
3rd Down
3/11
1/1
4th Down
1/3
33:33
Possession
26:27
Game Information
Stephenville, TX
ESPN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 23 | 17 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-15 | 3-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Yards | 426 | 266 |
| Passing | 207 | 210 |
| Comp/Att | 17/34 | 12/23 |
| Yards per pass | 6.1 | 9.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 219 | 56 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 31 |
| Yards per rush | 5.8 | 1.8 |
| Penalties | 9-84 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 33:33 | 26:27 |
VILL @ TAR Videos
Braden Reed gives Villanova the lead with a TD
Ja'briel Mace runs for 47-yard rushing touchdown
Victor Gabalis connects for 15-yard TD pass
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 |
| United Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Tarleton State | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Southern Utah | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| West Georgia | 5-3 | 8-3 |
| Austin Peay | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Central Arkansas | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Utah Tech | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| North Alabama | 1-7 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News
Kasi Currie, top-3 DT recruit in 2027, commits to Texas
Four-star defensive tackle Kasi Currie, No. 52 in the SC Next 300 in the 2027 cycle, has committed to the Texas Longhorns.
9h
Thamel: Texas Tech not flinching with plan to play Sorsby
Thamel: Texas Tech not flinching with plan to play Sorsby
11h
Texas AG warns Big 12 if Texas Tech punished for playing Sorsby
Texas AG Ken Paxton sent a letter to Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and board of directors chairman Douglas Girod, notifying the league it would be exposed to "substantial liability" if it takes action against Texas Tech for playing Brendan Sorsby.
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