The Division 1 FCS Playoffs are underway, and UC Davis and Illinois State will be meeting next to decide who advances to the quarterfinals.
Currently sitting at second in the Big Sky, UC Davis (10-2) has become a major competitor this year. The team's only conference loss of the season was delivered by top-ranked Montana State, the squad situated at the opposite side of the bracket.
Similar in record is Illinois State (10-3), which was seeded 12th in the tournament. The Redbirds have finished off their season with a five-game win streak, which was extended to six when they beat Southeast Missouri State in the first round, 35-27.
Who will take the win and secure a spot in the quarterfinals?
Here's everything you need to know about UC Davis vs. Illinois State, including TV channel and live stream information.
How to watch UC Davis vs. Illinois State today
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
UC Davis vs. Illinois State won't be available on TV, so fans will have to turn to live streams for the second-round FCS playoff matchup. ESPN+ will have the live stream on its platform.
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UC Davis vs. Illinois State start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 7
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
UC Davis vs. Illinois State will kick off on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. ET at UC Davis Health Stadium in Davis, Calif.
FCS playoffs schedule 2024
Second Round - Sat., Dec. 7
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| No. 3 South Dakota State vs. Montana/TSU winner | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 6 Incarnate Word vs. Villanova/Eastern Ky. winner | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 7 Mercer vs. Rhode Island/CCSU winner | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 Montana State vs. UNH/UT-Martin winner | 3 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 2 North Dakota State vs. Abilene Christian/NAU winner | 3 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 4 South Dakota vs. Tarleton St./Drake winner | 3 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 5 UC Davis vs. Illinois St./SE Mo. winner | 4 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 8 Idaho vs. Richmond/Lehigh winner | 9 p.m. | ESPN+ |