SFA dropped a lot of passes. The cats find a way to win in every game. They’re going to be tough to beat. I don’t see the Griz beating them if it comes down to those 2 on that side of the bracket.

Impressive for the Bobcats, wow.

I noticed that the various bands and cheerleaders are traveling with their teams during the playoffs. I wonder if the ncaa picks up the tab for that?

Lets go Villanova!

They’ve probably been the third best team in FCS behind the two Dakota St’s over the past 5-6 years so they probably deserve a title at some point.

Villanova QB makes horrible decision and tosses pick, then Tarleton scores on first play. Could be a whooping in store.

Nova drives down but their QB decides it’s smart to try a backhanded throw into the end zone that gets picked off. First play for Tarleton is an 80 yard TD pass.

I remember Flushman saying something about getting a travel allowance from the NCAA - they probably require at least thd cheerleaders to travel.

Nova got cute on a punt attempt and it gets blocked. Not a great start for them.

Tarleton fight song is “on Wisconsin”. Lame. I like the fight song but really? My high school used it along with the Notre Dame fight song but that’s understandable at that level.

14-9 all of a sudden. We might have a good game on our hands.

Nova will try to take air out of ball when they can and wear Tarleton down. But yah, at least interesting now. Likely will need a turnover or two more.

If this game is close in the 4th quarter, I think Nova grinds it out

Villanova's offense looks pretty good when they stop shooting themselves in the foot... bad pick in the end zone, blocked punt, blocked PAT. Lopsided TOP might start to hurt Tarleton later, too. I think either one of us would be able to compete with this game's winner next week.

@ILStateFan I like your coach. Kind of understated steady at the helm guy. Fellow choir member is a grad of Illinois State and we’re always updating our teams. I think we Ag fans are rooting for an ugly Nova win as it would mean another home game IF (and a big one) the Aggies win today. Normally I root for you guys in your games.

Villanova bringing it back. Just got another FG with 1:40 left in the half. Tarleton up 14-12

Tarleton has 80 yards on the one play and 45 the rest of the half.

Thanks! I don't always love his in-game decision making but off the field he is a class act and I have a lot of respect for that. Your coach gives me a similar impression from the small amount that I've watched of him. I don't have too many rooting interests outside of ISU but I definitely like seeing you guys win more than most. Among the classiest fanbases I've seen. Hopefully if you do knock us out you get your home game.

Novas d-line getting into Gabalas’ head. He’s been inaccurate.

14-12 Tarleton halftime

The Nova QB really fires a lot of his passes like they are shot out of a canon. I think he could have had a couple more critical completions is he just took a little juice off the ball.

Nova is literally shooting themselves. Run game on fire and you pass 3 straight times.

Nova o-line controlling things.

Nova takes the lead.

Villanova takes the lead!

Kicker even made the extra point. Nova looking like the more poised team. Tarleton has not been in this situation much before.

If Nova wins we get another home game w a victory?

Yes.