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Montana State won their first FCS National Championship since 1984 with a 35-34 overtime victory over Illinois State, highlighted by key performances from Justin Lamson and Taco Dowler, and a dramatic game-winning touchdown in Nashville.
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.
Illinois State football received a $2.5 million anonymous donation from a former quarterback, the second largest in school history, to support recruiting and program growth as they compete in the FCS National Championship game.
The 2025 FCS semifinal features unseeded Villanova and Illinois State, with Villanova hosting at Villanova Stadium on December 20. Both teams have notable players and histories, with Illinois State aiming to reach the championship for the second time and Villanova seeking its first semifinal since 2010. The game is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC and WatchESPN.
Illinois State University is investigating claims that one of its fans used a racial slur against a Norfolk State player during a college basketball game. Norfolk State coach Robert Jones tweeted about the incident, expressing his outrage and vowing to fight for his players. After the alleged incident, both coaches were issued technical fouls and fans were ejected from the arena. Illinois State's statement did not address the behavior of their coach during the game.
Norfolk State men's basketball coach, Robert Jones, and Illinois State head coach, Ryan Pedon, engaged in a shouting match during a game after an Illinois State fan allegedly directed a racial slur towards Norfolk State player, Jamarii Thomas. Both coaches received technical fouls, and the fans involved were ejected from the game. Jones praised the officials for their handling of the situation, while Pedon claimed his reaction was not personal. Thomas scored a career-high 31 points in Norfolk State's 64-58 victory.
Colorado's spring game has sold out, South Carolina Gamecocks are dominating in recruiting, top QB prospect Dylan Raiola may commit to Georgia, Illinois State's athletic director resigned after racking up over $23,000 in charges during a night trying to land a possible donor, and the hosts of The College Football Enquirer podcast discuss their grill and continue their train and rat talk.