UC Davis Faces Illinois State in FCS Playoffs

The UC Davis Aggies will face the Illinois State Redbirds in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Aggies, who are 10-2 overall and ranked No. 5, are coming off a bye week after defeating Sacramento State, while the Redbirds, with a record of 10-3, recently won against Southeast Missouri State. This matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams, with both aiming to advance in the playoffs. UC Davis head coach Tim Plough has praised his team's performance, highlighting the contributions of standout players such as running back Lan Larison, who leads the nation in all-purpose yards. Illinois State's coach, Brock Spack, emphasized the need for his team to improve their coverage against the Aggies' offensive tactics. The game will take place at UC Davis Health Stadium, with a capacity of 10,743.