SPORTS
Ticket Punched! Football Claims Slot in the FCS Playoff
The Wildcats are celebrating like it was 1969.
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson punched their ticket to the Division I FCS Championship, earning the Pioneer Football League’s automatic qualifier, announced by the league Thursday.
Following the news of Saturday’s canceled game against Stetson, Davidson finishes the 2021 spring regular season 4-2 overall and 4-1 in the PFL. The Wildcats hold at least a share of the conference title, but due to head-to-head tie-breaking procedures, Davidson earned the league’s automatic qualifier into the Division I FCS Championship Playoff. If San Diego wins Saturday against Valparaiso, the two will serve as Co-Champions, while a loss give the ‘Cats the outright title.
Regardless, Davidson has clinched its first postseason berth in 52 years – the first for the ‘Cats since the 1969 season when they won the Southern Conference and went on to play in the Tangerine Bowl.
“Though I’m disappointed in not playing our season finale, I’m incredibly proud of our team and program. Winning the first PFL championship and earning our first automatic bid to the FCS playoffs is an awesome accomplishment for this team and program,” said head coach Scott Abell.
The bracket for the upcoming playoffs will be released during the FCS Selection Show on ESPNU and the Watch ESPN at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Apr. 18.
Schedule Alert: Stetson Game Canceled – Due to COVID-19 issues within the Stetson program, Saturday’s Pioneer Football League game against the Hatters has been canceled.