Video Highlights

Illinois State beats Villanova 30-14 to advance to FCS title game against Montana State

— Tommy Rittenhouse threw two touchdown passes to Daniel Sobkowicz and Victor Dawson rushed for 155 yards and a score to lead Illinois State to a 30-14 victory over Villanova in a FCS semifinal on Saturday night at Villanova Stadium.
Dec 20, 2025, 11:05 pm - AP
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Illinois State RedbirdsILSTILST
(12-4)
(12-4, 9-1 Away)
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-110
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-115
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-110
+100
Villanova WildcatsVILLVILL
(12-3)
(12-3, 7-1 Home)
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-1.5
-105
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Play-By-Play
1st Quarter
Illinois State Redbirds
Touchdown
2:36 - 1st
7
ILST
0
VILL
Daniel Sobkowicz 53 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Michael Cosentino Kick)
8 plays, 80 yards, 3:58
2nd Quarter
Villanova Wildcats
Field Goal
14:56 - 2nd
7
ILST
3
VILL
Jack Barnum 23 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 61 yards, 2:36
Illinois State Redbirds
Touchdown
8:43 - 2nd
14
ILST
3
VILL
Victor Dawson 1 Yd Run (Michael Cosentino Kick)
13 plays, 65 yards, 6:13
Villanova Wildcats
Field Goal
4:51 - 2nd
14
ILST
6
VILL
Jack Barnum 35 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 47 yards, 3:48
Illinois State Redbirds
Touchdown
3:49 - 2nd
21
ILST
6
VILL
Daniel Sobkowicz 8 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Michael Cosentino Kick)
3 plays, 76 yards, 0:57
3rd Quarter
Illinois State Redbirds
Field Goal
11:03 - 3rd
24
ILST
6
VILL
Michael Cosentino 35 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 57 yards, 3:52
Illinois State Redbirds
Field Goal
0:02 - 3rd
27
ILST
6
VILL
Michael Cosentino 29 Yd Field Goal
16 plays, 57 yards, 8:21
4th Quarter
Illinois State Redbirds
Field Goal
5:10 - 4th
30
ILST
6
VILL
Michael Cosentino 30 Yd Field Goal
13 plays, 53 yards, 7:53
Villanova Wildcats
Touchdown
3:18 - 4th
30
ILST
14
VILL
Antonio Johnson 16 Yd pass from Pat McQuaide (Pat McQuaide Pass to Braden Reed for Two-Point Conversion)
8 plays, 77 yards, 1:48
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