Idaho
Idaho Vandals pull off miracle win in FCS playoffs
MOSCOW, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Idaho Vandals are marching on to the FCS Quarterfinals after a thrilling 20-17 overtime win against the Southern Illinois Salukis in the second round of the FCS playoffs.
The Vandals offense didn’t get on the board until 4:17 remaining in the fourth quarter on a one-yard rushing touchdown by halfback Anthony Woods to tie the game at 17.
Southern Illinois then went on a near-game winning drive, setting up a 41-yard field goal that was tipped just enough by freshman Xe’ree Alexander to fall short and force overtime.
A Vandal interception by Marcus Harris set up the game-winning field goal for Idaho kicker Ricardo Chavez who nailed the biggest kick of his life to send the black and gold to the FCS Quarterfinals.
Fourth-seeded Idaho will host the fifth-seeded University of Albany Great Danes. Date and time are still to be announced.
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