The second round of the FCS football playoffs features a key rematch between Stephen F. Austin (SFA) and Abilene Christian, taking place at Homer Bryce Stadium in Nacogdoches, Texas. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET and will be streamed on ESPN+. This matchup marks the 27th series meeting, with SFA holding a slight edge of 14-12. The teams previously met in Week 2, where Abilene Christian won 28-20. Since that loss, SFA has won 10 consecutive games, leading the Southland Conference with a 10-2 overall record, and is seeded No. 7 in the playoffs, having received a first-round bye. Abilene Christian, ranked No. 10, has an 8-3 record and recently won five straight games. The Wildcats' quarterback Stone Earle has been a standout, with key receivers Javon Gipson and Rovaughn Banks Jr. contributing significantly. SFA's defense is led by linebacker Jaydon Southard, while their offense is powered by quarterback Sam Vidlak and receivers like Kylon Harris and Jerrell Wimbley. The game's winner will advance to face either Yale or Montana State. The second round schedule includes other matchups such as Mercer vs. South Dakota, Lehigh vs. Villanova, North Dakota vs. Illinois State, and Montana State vs. Yale.