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The FCS playoffs got off to a high-scoring start last weekend, but the action figures to get more physical, defensive and heated in the second round on Saturday. Or the round of 16, if that sounds sweeter in the trenches. Eight seeded teams will come out of Thanksgiving byes, each hoping to feast on a first-round winner, but the visiting opponents…

Holy Cross faces a mighty task taking on South Dakota State, the top-ranked team in the country and the No. 1 seed in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs, but, as usual, the Crusaders are more than up for the challenge. "It's just a great opportunity," junior quarterback Matthew Sluka said. "If you want to be the best, you have the…

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - No. 8 Holy Cross (12-0, 6-0 PL) travels to No. 1 South Dakota State (11-1, 8-0 MVFC), the Missouri Valley Football Conference Champion in the NCAA DI FCS Championship Quarterfinal Round on Saturday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, in Brookings, S.D. Live coverage on ESPN begins at noon ET with Clay Matvick, Rocky Boiman and Taylor…