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
Villanova keeps its season alive in the FCS playoffs with a second-half rally vs. Eastern Kentucky
Villanova’s chance to preserve a lengthy home winning streak — and advance in the FCS playoffs — came down to the final 15 seconds against Eastern Kentucky in their first-round game Saturday. Villanova (10-3) held a five-point lead,
Watkins helps lead rally to send Villanova past Eastern Kentucky in 1st round of FCS playoffs
Expert recap and game analysis of the Villanova Wildcats vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels NCAAF game from November 30, 2024 on ESPN.
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.
Villanova extends its season courtesy of an FCS playoff date against Eastern Kentucky
Starting the FCS playoffs at Villanova Stadium will be one advantage for the 11th-seeded Wildcats, who ride a 15-game winning streak at home dating to 2022.
Eastern Kentucky football hasn’t won a playoff game since 1994. That could change this weekend.
EKU hasn’t won a game in the FCS playoffs since 1994. The Colonels have lost their last eight games in the national postseason. Most recently, EKU dropped a 2022 first-round game that it hosted against Gardner-Webb. Before making the FCS playoffs in 2022, EKU had last competed in the national postseason in 2014.

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Given a reprieve, Villanova's Jalen Goodman out to have fun against Eastern Kentucky
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Colder temperatures in Eastern Kentucky
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Louisiana Tech plays Eastern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky Colonels (4-2) vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (6-0) Estero, Florida; Wednesday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -10.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern ...