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Villanova Battles Tarleton State in FCS Quarterfinal Showdown

12/13/2025

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The Villanova Wildcats (11-2) face Tarleton State Texans (12-1) in the FCS Championship quarterfinals on December 13 at 12 p.m. ET in Stephenville, Texas.
The game is broadcast on ESPN and streams on Fubo and ESPN Unlimited.
Tarleton State defeated North Dakota 31-13, and Villanova edged Lehigh 14-7.
This is the first meeting between the programs, and Villanova aims to advance past the second round for the first time since 2022.

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The Villanova Wildcats (11-2) face Tarleton State Texans (12-1) in the FCS Championship quarterfinals on December 13 at 12 p.m. ET in Stephenville, Texas.
The game is broadcast on ESPN and streams on Fubo and ESPN Unlimited.
Tarleton State defeated North Dakota 31-13, and Villanova edged Lehigh 14-7.
This is the first meeting between the programs, and Villanova aims to advance past the second round for the first time since 2022.