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
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
2026 Standings
FCS
| Patriot League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Colgate | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Holy Cross | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lafayette | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lehigh | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| United Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Alabama | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tarleton State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| West Florida | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| West Georgia | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
Michigan AD Warde Manuel doesn't want to leave
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is defending his resume; and says he does not want to leave the school.
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How DJ Eliot's daughter continues to inspire him and his family
NC State's defensive coordinator continues to find ways to honor his daughter after she died of cancer.
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Sources: Tom Herman to join FSU as assistant to Mike Norvell
Florida State will hire former Texas, Houston and Florida Atlantic coach Tom Herman for this season, sources told ESPN's Adam Rittenberg Monday, and the 51-year-old who last coached in 2024 with the Owls, will become assistant to head coach Mike Norvell.
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