Bigger game now for UCD, Montana State
UCD and Montana State face off in the FCS quarterfinals
No. 8 Montana State plays at No. 1 overall seed UC Davis on Friday night in the FCS quarterfinals
No. 8 Montana State (11-2) plays at No. 1 overall seed UC Davis (10-2) on Friday night in the FCS quarterfinals, seeking its first Football Championship Subdivision national title since 1984.
The Bobcats, who are making their 10th FCS quarterfinal appearance, are coming off a 45-16 victory over Incarnate Word in the second round. Montana State is led by quarterback Tommy Mellott, who has thrown for 2,833 yards and 29 touchdowns this season, and running back Isaiah Ifanse, who has rushed for 1,320 yards and 13 touchdowns.
UC Davis, which is making its first FCS quarterfinal appearance, is coming off a 38-21 victory over Stephen F. Austin in the second round. The Aggies are led by quarterback Miles Hastings, who has thrown for 2,638 yards and 23 touchdowns this season, and running back Ulonzo Gilliam Jr., who has rushed for 1,202 yards and nine touchdowns.
The game will be televised on ESPN2.
UC Davis is a 1-point favorite over Montana State
The Aggies are the No. 1 overall seed in the FCS playoffs
UC Davis is a 1-point favorite over Montana State in the FCS quarterfinals, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
The Aggies are the No. 1 overall seed in the FCS playoffs, while the Bobcats are the No. 8 seed.
UC Davis has a 10-2 record this season, while Montana State is 11-2.
The game will be played at UC Davis' Aggie Stadium
The game will be televised on ESPN2
The game will be played at UC Davis' Aggie Stadium.
The game will be televised on ESPN2.
Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. PT.
Here are some key matchups to watch in the game:
- Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott vs. UC Davis quarterback Miles Hastings
- Montana State running back Isaiah Ifanse vs. UC Davis running back Ulonzo Gilliam Jr.
- Montana State defense vs. UC Davis offense
- UC Davis defense vs. Montana State offense
The winner of the game will advance to the FCS semifinals
The semifinals will be played on December 17
The winner of the game will advance to the FCS semifinals, which will be played on December 17.
The semifinals will be televised on ESPN2.
The FCS championship game will be played on January 8, 2023, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
The championship game will be televised on ESPN.
