UC Davis Aggies celebrate a touchdown against Sacramento State on Nov. 23.

DAVIS, CA (MPG) - On Saturday, Dec. 7, the UC Davis Aggies will host the Illinois State Redbirds in a NCAA Division I Championship Second Round game. The game will be played at UC Davis Health Stadium which is a mere eight miles from Dixon. This provides a rare opportunity to see NCAA championship playoff football locally.

UC Davis comes into the game boasting a 10-2 overall record and 7-1 in league play. The Aggies wrapped up their regular season on Nov. 23, beating Sacramento State 42-39, in the annual causeway classic. The Aggies record earned them a bye in the first round of the NCAA championship while Illinois State defeated Southeast Missouri State on Nov. 30 to advance to the second round and earn a trip to California.

The Aggies will come into the game with a powerful offense that scores on average more than 35 points a game. The Aggies rushing game has posted an average of 4.1 yards per carry and is responsible for 18 touchdowns in the 2024 campaign. The Aggie passing game is just as potent, averaging 324 yards per game and yielding 33 touchdowns in their march towards the playoffs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see NCAA championship football right next door. Tickets for the playoff game which is scheduled to kickoff at 1 p.m. on Dec. 7 are on sale now. Tickets are available to the public, starting at $15.