FCS College Football Team Beats G5 Powerhouse in Shocking Friday Night Upset

Friday night turned into a complete mess when an FCS underdog went into a hostile stadium and defeated a Group of Five favorite that everyone expected to roll. The game looked incredibly one-sided on paper. One team was coming off a championship season, and Vegas favored them by a lot. The other was still trying to prove itself, with only a few games ever played at this level. But under the stadium lights, none of that mattered. The smaller team played without fear, the favorite faltered, and the fans were stunned by one of the most shocking early-season upsets in years. But the real question is, how did this upset even happen?

Army kicked off its 2025 campaign Friday at Michie Stadium following a remarkable 12-win season, including an undefeated 8-0 streak in the American. The Black Knights, on a nine-game home winning streak, were heavy 14.5-point favorites. After last season’s championship run, expectations were high, and fans were eager to see if Army could maintain its momentum. But despite all the hype and being the favorites, Army lost to Tarleton State by a score of 27-30.

Finally some chaos!! FCS member Tarleton State upsets Army 30-27 in 2 OT. Tarleton was 14 1/2 point underdog https://t.co/xmijZJHnjZ

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) August 30, 2025

But let’s not forget, Tarleton State, fresh off a 42-0 Week 0 victory over Portland State and a 10-4 season that saw them finish second in the United Athletic Conference, was no pushover. This was only their fifth FBS game ever, but they entered a formidable home field and proved they were ready. The Army looked like the dominant team on paper, but Tarleton arrived with momentum and turned the tables.

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