Sam Houston St. at Villanova

What: Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinal

When: Saturday at 1 p.m.

Where: Villanova Stadium.

Records: Sam Houston State, 10-4; Villanova, 11-2.

TV/Radio: ESPN 3/610 AM.

How they got here: Sam Houston State beat visiting Southeastern Louisiana, 21-17, and defeated host Jacksonville State, 37-26. After a first-round bye, Villanova beat visiting Liberty, 29-22.

Coaches: Sam Houston State, K.C. Keeler (1st season, 10-4; 184-77-1 overall); Villanova, Andy Talley (30th season, 215-127-1; 243-145-2 overall).

Series: First meeting.

- Marc Narducci

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