Aggie Pride: Season Ends, Pride RemainsUC Davis Football Quarterfinal Recap vs Illinois StateIn this episode of Aggie Pride, Brock and Dwight are joined by Coach Schmidt and former Aggie Pat Sheldon 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.Episode HighlightsIllinois State’s physical dominance in the trenches and decisive third quarter 2025 Last POD TranscriptMissed red-zone opportunities and key momentum swings in the first half 2025 Last POD TranscriptPlaying short-handed and battling through major injuries on both sides of the ball 2025 Last POD TranscriptWhy the team’s late-game fight embodied true Aggie Pride 2025 Last POD TranscriptReflections on Coach Tim Plough’s growth and leadership in Year Two 2025 Last POD TranscriptThe emergence of Caden Pinnick and excitement for the future of the offense 2025 Last POD TranscriptFavorite moments from the season, including the Sac State win and unforgettable sideline scenes 2025 Last POD TranscriptA heartfelt send-off to seniors and gratitude for the Aggie Pride community 2025 Last POD TranscriptFinal ThoughtsThis episode is less about a single loss and more about what this program has become — a team with belief, toughness, and a growing fanbase that showed up in December. From former players to families in the stands, this season reminded everyone why UC Davis football matters.Thank you to our sponsors, subscribers, and every Aggie who rode with us this year. We’ll be back, probably.Go Ags.
