Villanova into FCS Playoffs as 11th seed, to host Eastern Kentucky

Villanova is headed back to the FCS Playoffs for the second straight year, earning the 11th seed in the 24-team field on Sunday. Villanova (9-3) will host Eastern Kentucky (8-4) on Saturday. Kickoff is at 2 p.

m. The winner gets a trip to San Antonio to take on No. 6 seed Incarnate Word, which received a bye.



The Wildcats, who defeated Delaware 38-28 to ensure their playoff status and hosting privileges, are in the playoffs for the third time in four years. It’s the first time they’ve made the playoffs in consecutive seasons since 2009-10. Villanova won the national title in 2009.

Since 1989, Villanova has made the playoff field on 16 occasions, with a lifetime 14-14 record. Saturday’s win over Delaware was Villanova’s 15th straight home win. Villanova garnered the No.

8 seed last year, defeating Youngstown State in the first round before falling at eventual national champion South Dakota State..