Who will advance in the FCS playoffs when Tarleton State faces Villanova in the quarterfinals?
Tarleton State beat North Dakota in the second round, while Villanova took out Harvard and Lehigh to open the postseason.
Villanova has won 10 straight games. Mark Ferrante continues to lead the Wildcats to prominence. QB Pat McQuaide has a reliable target in Luke Colella, while Ja'briel Mace, David Avit, and Isaiah Ragland are threats at the RB position.
The Texans are in the FCS playoffs for the second straight year. The co-winners of the UAC have won three straight. Victor Gabalis has a reliable target in Peyton Kramer as well as Cody Jackson.
Here is everything you need to know about Tarleton State vs. Villanova, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Where to watch Tarleton State vs. Villanova: TV channel, live stream
Tarleton State vs. Villanova will air on ESPN with Lowell Galindo, Aaron Murray and Lauren Sisler on the call. College football fans can stream the game on the ESPN app and Fubo, the latter offering a free trial.
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Tarleton State vs. Villanova start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 13
- Time: 12 p.m. ET
Tarleton State vs. Villanova will kick off at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 13. The game will be played at Memorial Stadium in Stephenville, Texas.
FCS playoffs bracket, updated schedule 2025
Quarterfinals
Friday, Dec. 12
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| No. 2 Montana State vs. No. 7 Stephen F. Austin | 9 p.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Saturday, Dec. 13
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| No. 4 Tarleton State vs. No. 12 Villanova | 12 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 3 Montana vs. No. 11 South Dakota | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| No. 8 UC Davis vs. Illinois State | 5 p.m. | ESPN+ |
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