Villanova Wildcats @ Tarleton State Texans
FCS Championship - Quarterfinals
12-2, 5-2 Away
26
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
1st Quarter
Touchdown
11:32 - 1st
0
VILL
7
TAR
Peyton Kramer 80 Yd pass from Victor Gabalis (Brad Larson Kick)
1 play, 80 yards, 0:11
Touchdown
7:30 - 1st
0
VILL
14
TAR
Daniel Greek 1 Yd Run (Brad Larson Kick)
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:37
2nd Quarter
Field Goal
12:52 - 2nd
3
VILL
14
TAR
Jack Barnum 31 Yd Field Goal
16 plays, 57 yards, 9:34
Touchdown
11:20 - 2nd
9
VILL
14
TAR
Lucas Kopecky 27 Yd pass from Braden Reed (Jack Barnum PAT blocked)
3 plays, 45 yards, 1:16
Field Goal
1:40 - 2nd
12
VILL
14
TAR
Jack Barnum 42 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, -34 yards, 2:58
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
12:35 - 3rd
12
VILL
21
TAR
Trevon West 15 Yd pass from Victor Gabalis (Brad Larson Kick)
5 plays, 68 yards, 2:20
Touchdown
11:46 - 3rd
19
VILL
21
TAR
Ja'briel Mace 47 Yd Run (Jack Barnum Kick)
2 plays, 68 yards, 0:45
4th Quarter
Touchdown
12:49 - 4th
26
VILL
21
TAR
Braden Reed 11 Yd pass from Pat McQuaide (Jack Barnum Kick)
12 plays, 78 yards, 7:08
Data is currently unavailable.
Probabilities
100%
--VILL
0%
--TAR
According to ESPN Analytics
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 |
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