NCAAF

Villanova Wildcats at Incarnate Word Cardinals

· FCS Championship - Second Round
10-4, 3-4 Away
Final
6 - 13

Calzada TD to Alexander sends Incarnate Word to FCS quarterfinal with win over Villanova

Villanova Wildcats vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals: Full Highlights

The Cardinals (11-2), who earned their highest seed in program history at No. 6, travel to face third-seeded South Dakota State in the quarterfinals.

Brack Peacock kicked a 23-yard field goal to give the Cardinals a 3-0 lead with 8:48 before halftime. Villanova (10-4) tied it on 49-yard field goal by Ethan Gettman almost five minutes later. Late in the third, Gettman gave the Wildcats their lone lead when he kicked a 52-yarder.

Calzada connected with Roy early in the fourth and Peacock added insurance in the last stanza with a 35 yarder with 4:14 remaining.

Lontrell Turner had 120 yards rushing on 18 carries for Incarnate Word.

Connor Watkins threw for 103 yards and an interception for Villanova whose offense was outgained 437-138.

The Wildcats hadn't been kept out of the end zone since Nov. 5, 2022 when Towson beat Villanova 27-3.

How To Watch

How can I watch Villanova Wildcats vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals?
  • TV Channel: Wildcats at Cardinals 2021 College Football, week 15, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary

UIW FG 2nd Period 8:48 Brack Peacock 23 Yd Field Goal
VILL FG 2nd Period 4:02 Ethan Gettman 49 Yd Field Goal
VILL FG 3rd Period 2:24 Ethan Gettman 52 Yd Field Goal
UIW TD 4th Period 14:08 Roy Alexander 17 Yd pass from Zach Calzada (Brack Peacock Kick)
UIW FG 4th Period 4:14 Brack Peacock 35 Yd Field Goal

Statistics

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9 1st Downs 25
1-12 3rd down efficiency 9-20
0-1 4th down efficiency 0-1
138 Total Yards 441
103 Passing 182
12/27 Comp/Att 22/37
3.8 Yards per pass 4.9
35 Rushing 259
23 Rushing Attempts 47
1.5 Yards per rush 5.5
4-20 Penalties 9-65
1 Turnovers 1
0 Fumbles lost 1
1 Interceptions thrown 0
23:45 Possession 36:15

Game Information

Venue: Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium

Location: San Antonio, TX
Attendance: 1,926 · Capacity:
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