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Halftime update: Montana State leads Illinois State in national championship game

Pantagraph | January 6, 2026

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Vanderbilt's FirstBank Stadium hosted the FCS national championship game Monday pitting Illinois State against Montana State.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Montana State scored its third touchdown with just 18 seconds left in the first half to carry a 21-7 lead over Illinois State into halftime Monday at FirstBank Stadium in the FCS national championship game.

No ordinary walk
No ordinary walk
Keys to Illinois State vs. Montana State for the FCS national championship
Keys to Illinois State vs. Montana State for the FCS national championship
National championship on the line: Illinois State battles Montana State
National championship on the line: Illinois State battles Montana State
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