College football games tonight: What game is on TV?
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The FCS Championship game is set to take place on January 5 in Nashville, Tennessee, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern on ESPN. Illinois State, holding a 12-4 record, will face off against Montana State, which has a 13-2 record. Montana State is favored to win according to FanDuel, but an upset is possible. The previous year's FCS champion was North Dakota State under head coach Tim Polasek.
The FCS Championship selection process involves 24 teams, with 11 conferences receiving automatic bids and 13 at-large bids chosen by the FCS Championship Committee. The top 16 teams are seeded, with the top eight receiving a first-round bye.
A key player to watch is safety Caden Dowler, noted for his defensive prowess with six interceptions, four breakups, 6.5 tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles this season. His participation remains uncertain due to an arm injury sustained in the semifinals.
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