Ohio Valley Conference champion Eastern Illinois and Southern Illinois will square off in the first round of the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs.
The 16-team Division I-AA playoff bracket was announced Sunday, and Eastern Illinois (9-2) will host SIU (8-3) on Saturday.
Eastern Illinois earned an automatic playoff berth by winning the OVC title, while SIU was selected as an at-large entry after finishing tied for the Gateway Conference crown.
-- Staff report
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