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 at Villanova Stadium.

One of the powers of FCS football takes on the biggest Cinderella story in the history of the FCS football tournament in the 2026 FCS National Championship.

Wildcats’ coach Mark Ferrante says, “We’re not talking about what we’ve accomplished, because right now, we’re looking to go 1-0 this week.”

Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the Illinois State Redbirds vs. Villanova Wildcats NCAAF game from December 20, 2025 on ESPN.