FCS, Eastern and Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky football’s season ends with dramatic loss in first round of FCS playoffs
Villanova defeats Eastern Kentucky, 22-17, in the 1st round of the FCS playoffs. On the final play of the game, EKU QB Matt Morrissey throws an incomplete pass to WR Jackson House in the back of the end zone. House was open, but drifted out of bounds by mere inches. pic.twitter.com/9S5W83li7k
FCS Playoffs: With an end line prayer and favorable calls, ‘Nova squeaks past Eastern Kentucky
The game’s sharpest turn came with 1:58 left in the third. At its 17, Watkins was pressured by linebacker Frank Lee, who appeared to poke the ball out, defensive lineman Jeremiah Bailey scooping and rumbling 30 yards for a touchdown. But video review overturned the call, saying Watkins’ arm was moving forward, trying to shovel toward a receiver.
Watkins helps lead rally to send Villanova past Eastern Kentucky in 1st round of FCS playoffs
Connor Watkins threw for a pair of touchdowns and Villanova rallied to beat Eastern Kentucky 22-17 on Saturday in an opening-round game of the FCS playoffs on Saturday.
Eastern Kentucky football hasn’t won a playoff game since 1994. That could change this weekend.
For the second time in three years, Eastern Kentucky football is playing for a national championship. On Sunday afternoon, the Colonels received an at-large bid to the 24-team FCS playoffs following the end of the regular season.
Villanova extends its season courtesy of an FCS playoff date against Eastern Kentucky
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