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The Illinois State Red Birds will take the field against the UC Davis Aggies on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the FCS Championship.

The Illinois State Red Birds will head on the road in Week 16 of the college football season to take on the UC Davis Aggies in the quarterfinals of the FCS Championship at UC Davis Health Stadium in Davis, California, on Saturday. The Red Birds built another impressive season, finishing the regular season 10–4 overall with a 5–3 mark in MVC play, highlighted by a 7–1 record away from home that underscored their toughness on the road. They bounced back from an opening loss at Oklahoma and midseason setbacks with key wins over Murray State, South Dakota, UNI, and defending national champion South Dakota State to secure their playoff berth.

How to Watch Illinois State vs UC Davis in College Football Today:

Game Date: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025

Game Time: 5:00 p.m. ET

TV Channel: ESPN+

Location: UC Davis Health Stadium

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Illinois State opened the FCS Championships against SE Louisiana in the first round, winning 21-3. Tommy Rittenhouse threw for 146 yards and ran for two touchdowns on the ground. Seth Glatz had the final touchdown. In the second round, the team squeezed by North Dakota State on the road, 29-28. Illinois State overcame five interceptions from Rittenhouse, who also had three touchdowns with 249 yards.

The Aggies put together an incredible season, finishing the regular season 9–3 overall and 6–2 in Big Sky Conference play, a resume that earned them an at‑large bid and first‑round home game in the FCS Championship. After ending the season on a 31-27 win over Sacramento State at home, UC Davis gave itself a bye heading into the postseason berth.

In the postseason, UC Davis showcased firepower as quarterback Caden Pinnick threw five touchdown passes in a 47–20 second‑round victory over Rhode Island, pushing UC Davis into the FCS quarterfinals with momentum. For the season, Pinnick has been the clear offensive centerpiece, throwing for 2,804 passing yards and ranking among FCS leaders in yards per attempt and touchdown passes.

What Time Is The FCS Quarterfinal Game Between Illinois State vs UC Davis On?

The Illinois State vs UC Davis game will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Tune in today to catch great college football action.

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