Who will advance in the FCS playoffs when Tarleton State takes on North Dakota?
This is the first meeting between the two programs. North Dakota trounced Tennessee Tech to advance, while No. 4 seed Tarleton State had a first-round bye.
It’s the second straight FCS playoff appearance for Tarleton State. The Texans have won two straight, beating Austin Peay in overtime. Victor Gabalis has impressed as the team's QB, while Tre Page III and Peyton Kramer are reliable weapons.
North Dakota went 2-2 in its last four games, including the 31-6 win against Tennessee Tech last week. Jerry Kaminski leads the team, while B.J. Fleming has been his favorite receiver.
Here is everything you need to know about Tarleton State vs. North Dakota, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Tarleton State vs. North Dakota on?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
Tarleton State vs. North Dakota will be available to watch via the ESPN+.
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Tarleton State vs. North Dakota start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
- Time: 1 p.m. ET | 12 p.m. CT
Tarleton State vs. North Dakota is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Tarleton Memorial Stadium in Stephenville, Texas.
FCS playoffs schedule 2025
Second round - Saturday, Dec. 6
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| No. 6 Mercer vs. No. 11 South Dakota | 12 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 5 Lehigh vs. No. 12 Villanova | 12 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 North Dakota State vs. Illinois State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 7 Stephen F. Austin vs. No. 10 Abilene Christian | 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. 8 UC Davis vs. No. 9 Rhode Island | 10 p.m. | ESPN+ |
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