The 2025 FCS playoffs continue Saturday with eight second-round games.
After first-round byes, the Top 8 seeds begin their chase for an FCS national title. Below is the schedule of games and how to watch.
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FCS Playoffs Second-Round Schedule
All times CT. All games Saturday, Dec. 6
11 — #12 Villanova at #5 Lehigh (ESPN+)
11 — #11 South Dakota at #6 Mercer (ESPN+)
12 — Illinois State at #1 North Dakota State (ESPN+)
12 — North Dakota at #4 Tarleton State (ESPN+)
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1 — #10 Abilene Christian at #7 SFA (ESPN+)
1 — #14 South Dakota State at #3 Montana (ESPN+)
1 — Yale at #2 Montana State (ESPN+)
9 — #9 Rhode Island at #8 UC Davis (ESPN2)
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