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VILLANOVA, Pa. — The Illinois State Redbirds meet the Villanova Wildcats in the semifinals of the Football Championship Series playoffs today at Villanova Stadium.
Coach Brock Spack and Illinois State (11-4) are unseeded, coming off two upsets over No. 1 North Dakota State and No. 8 UC Davis. Villanova (12-2) has pulled off two upsets of its own, over No. 5 Lehigh and No. 4 Tarleton State.
The winner advances to the FCS championship game, set for Jan. 5, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. No. 2 Montana State meets No. 3 Montana in the other semifinal, set for 3 p.m. Saturday.
Below is the time, TV channel, streaming and how to watch the FCS playoff game between Illinois State and Villanova.
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What TV channel is Illinois State vs. Villanova on today?
Illinois State will take on Villanova on ESPN2 with Lowell Galindo and Aaron Murray on the call. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+ and Fubo, which carries ESPN2 and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Illinois State vs. Villanova time today in FCS semifinals
The Redbirds and the Wildcats are scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 20 from Villanova Stadium in Villanova, Pennsylvania.
Where to watch Illinois State vs. Villanova today
Illinois State will take on Villanova on ESPN2. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+ and Fubo, which carries ESPN and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Illinois State vs. Villanova spread, odds, line
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Dec. 17
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Reporting by Wes Huett, Peoria Journal Star / Journal Star
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