Incarnate Word Cardinals @ Sacramento State Hornets
FCS Championship - Quarterfinals
12-1, 6-1 Away
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12-1, 6-1 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 21 | 10 | 28 | 66 | |
| 14 | 3 | 17 | 29 | 63 |
12-1, 6-1 Home
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12-1, 6-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
579
Total Yards
738
0
Turnovers
4
25
1st Downs
49
7-85
Penalties
8-69
12/17
3rd Down
7/14
1/1
4th Down
2/2
21:32
Possession
38:28
Game Information
Sacramento, CA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 25 | 49 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 12-17 | 7-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 579 | 738 |
| Passing | 237 | 405 |
| Comp/Att | 20/32 | 34/56 |
| Yards per pass | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing | 342 | 333 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 53 |
| Yards per rush | 8.3 | 6.3 |
| Penalties | 7-85 | 8-69 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 21:32 | 38:28 |
UIW @ SAC Videos
Incarnate Word goes ahead on spectacular TD grab by Taylor Grimes
Marcus Cooper gives Incarnate Word the lead with 67-yard rushing TD
Sacramento State falls to Incarnate Word in Troy Taylor's last game
2025 Standings
FCS
| Southland Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 8-0 | 11-3 |
| SE Louisiana | 7-1 | 9-4 |
| Lamar | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 5-3 | 9-3 |
| Nicholls | 4-4 | 4-8 |
| McNeese | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| East Texas A&M | 3-5 | 3-9 |
| Incarnate Word | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Houston Christian | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Northwestern State | 0-8 | 1-11 |
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Ohio | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-2 | 7-7 |
| Central Michigan | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Akron | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Buffalo | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Kent State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Massachusetts | 0-8 | 0-12 |
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