The second round of the 2025 FCS playoffs will kick off on Saturday with a matchup between Lehigh and Villanova.
Sitting at a perfect 12-0, Lehigh is the favorite heading into this contest. The Mountain Hawks tied a school record for wins in a single season after defeating Lafayette, 42-32, on Nov. 22, securing the Patriot League's automatic bid to the playoffs.
Villanova enters this game with a 10-2 overall record, riding the momentum of nine consecutive wins. The Wildcats are looking to pull off the upset after crushing Harvard, 52-7, in the first round of the postseason.
Here is everything you need to know about Lehigh vs. Villanova, including TV and streaming options for the FCS playoff game.
Where to watch Lehigh vs. Villanova today: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
Lehigh vs. Villanova will not air on a national TV channel. The game will be available to watch on ESPN+.
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Lehigh vs. Villanova start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
- Time: Noon ET
Lehigh vs. Villanova is scheduled to kick off at noon ET on Saturday, Dec. 6. The game will be played at Goodman Stadium in Bethlehem, Pa.
FCS playoffs schedule, results 2025
Saturday, Nov. 29 (First round)
| Scores |
| Yale 43, No. 15 Youngstown State 42 |
| No. 9 Rhode Island 27, Central Connecticut State 19 |
| No. 12 Villanova 52, Harvard 7 |
| Illinois State 21, No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana 3 |
| No. 10 Abilene Christian 38, Lamar 20 |
| North Dakota 31, No. 13 Tennessee Tech 6 |
| No. 11 South Dakota 38, Drake 17 |
| No. 14 South Dakota State 41, New Hampshire 3 |
Saturday, Dec. 6 (Second round)
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| No. 5 Lehigh vs. No. 12 Villanova | Noon | ESPN+ |
| No. 6 Mercer vs. No. 11 South Dakota | Noon | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 North Dakota State vs. Illinois State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 4 Tarleton State vs. North Dakota | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 2 Montana State vs. Yale | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 3 Montana vs. No. 14 South Dakota State | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 7 Stephen F. Austin vs. No. 10 Abilene Christian | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 8 UC Davis vs. No. 9 Rhode Island | 10 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app |
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