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VSU Begins NCAA Tournament vs. Carson-Newman College

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Valdosta, GA (WTXL)--  The Valdosta Blazers are officially in the Division II Football Playoffs.  VSU begins the postseason against Carson-Newman College in Tennessee Saturday afternoon at noon.  VSU hosts as the four seed. Carson-Newman is the fifth seed.

The Blazers closed the regular season with a 39-21 win over Florida Tech.  Valdosta State head football coach David Dean said leading up to the season-finale that it was a must win.  Despite trailing 21-20 in the 3rd quarter, the Blazers closed the game with three straight touchdowns.   Now they are ready for another postseason run.