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Montana State and Illinois State will face off in the 2025-26 FCS football National Championship Game on January 5 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, with Montana State favored as the No. 2 seed after a strong season, including a recent appearance in the title game, while Illinois State, with a less prominent record, aims for its first final since 2014.
Eastern Washington's quarterback Jake Schakel nearly led a comeback against Montana but fumbled the ball while attempting to spike it in the final seconds, resulting in a 29-24 loss. Schakel threw for 451 yards and two touchdowns in his first start, but the crucial mistake prevented a potential upset.
Stats Perform has announced 35 finalists for the 2024 Walter Payton Award, which honors the top offensive player in Division I FCS college football. Known as the "Heisman of the FCS," the award is named after legendary running back Walter Payton. The winner will be selected by a national voting panel and announced at the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Banquet on January 4, 2024, in Frisco, Texas. The finalists represent all 13 FCS conferences, and past winners include notable NFL players like Steve McNair and Cooper Kupp.