UC Davis vs Illinois State | FCS Quarterfinal Recap & Season Reflection

Aggie Pride: Season Ends, Pride RemainsUC Davis Football Quarterfinal Recap vs Illinois State In this episode of Aggie Pride, Brock and Dwight are joined by Coach Schmidt and former Aggie Pat Shelton to reflect on a historic season that came to a close with a hard-fought 42–31 loss to Illinois State in the FCS Quarterfinals. Despite the disappointment, the panel dives into what made this year special — from the playoff atmosphere in Davis to the resilience shown by a battered roster that refused to quit. The conversation balances honest football analysis with deep pride in the program’s culture, trajectory, and people.