When Villanova hosts Saint Francis (Pa.) on Saturday, it will be the first time that the Red Flash have ever played in the FCS Playoffs. They went 7-4 overall and their 5-1 record in the Northeast Conference earned them the AQ bid this year.
On the other hand, Andy Talley’s Wildcats have been down this road plenty of times and will want to make yet another deep run in their head coach’s final season.
Here are three things to watch for on Saturday afternoon at Villanova Stadium.
Which defensive star can make the biggest impact?
Villanova’s elite defense is led by DE Tanoh Kpassagnon, whos 19 TFL and 8 sacks earned him the CAA’s Defensive Player of the Year honors.