Villanova Wildcats @ Tarleton State Texans
FCS Championship - Quarterfinals
12-2, 5-2 Away
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12-2, 5-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VILL | 0 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 26 |
TAR | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
12-2, 7-1 Home
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12-2, 7-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
426
Total Yards
266
1
Turnovers
1
23
1st Downs
17
9-84
Penalties
4-30
7/15
3rd Down
3/11
1/1
4th Down
1/3
33:33
Possession
26:27
Game Information
Stephenville, TX
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 23 | 17 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-15 | 3-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Yards | 426 | 266 |
| Passing | 207 | 210 |
| Comp/Att | 17/34 | 12/23 |
| Yards per pass | 6.1 | 9.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 219 | 56 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 31 |
| Yards per rush | 5.8 | 1.8 |
| Penalties | 9-84 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 33:33 | 26:27 |
VILL @ TAR Videos
Braden Reed gives Villanova the lead with a TD
Ja'briel Mace runs for 47-yard rushing touchdown
Victor Gabalis connects for 15-yard TD pass
2026 Standings
FCS
| Patriot League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Colgate | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Holy Cross | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lafayette | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lehigh | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| United Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Alabama | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tarleton State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| West Florida | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| West Georgia | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
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