Overview
- Tommy Rittenhouse threw two touchdown passes to Daniel Sobkowicz, and Victor Dawson rushed for 155 yards and a score on 34 carries.
- Illinois State outgained Villanova 426-300, converted 11 of 20 third downs, and capitalized on penalties during a pivotal second-quarter touchdown drive.
- Villanova managed two Jack Barnum field goals before a late Pat McQuaide touchdown to Antonio Johnson as its season closed at 12-3.
- The Redbirds, unseeded entering the playoffs, became the first FCS team to win four straight road games in a single postseason.
- Illinois State (12-4) advances to face Montana State on Jan. 5 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville after the Bobcats defeated Montana.