Two FCS quarterfinals got underway on Friday with a top-two team going down, and the perennial favorites moving on.
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks took care of business against Charleston Southern, while the Illinois State Redbirds saw their season come to an end, thanks to the Richmond Spiders' dominant running attack.
Here is a recap of Friday's action, as well as the times you need to know for the other two quarterfinal matchups on Saturday.
| Friday's results | Next opponent |
| No. 7 Richmond 39, No. |