Elon, N.C. – The Elon University Football team returns to the FCS playoffs for the first time since 2018, as the Phoenix will travel to Greenville, S.C. to face the Furman Paladins Saturday at 12 p.m. in a game broadcast on ESPN+.
 
Elon went 8-3 overall and 6-2 in CAA Football and is ranked No. 14 in the Stats Perform Media Poll. Furman went 9-2 overall and 7-1 in the Southern Conference and is ranked No. 12 in the media poll.


 
This will be Elon's fourth trip to the FCS playoffs since moving to NCAA Division I in 1999. The Phoenix has made the playoffs in 2009, 2017 and 2018. Furman defeated Elon 28-27 in 2017 and the Phoenix is looking for its first playoff win in program history.
 
Elon and Furman have played 20 times previous with the Paladins getting 12 wins in the series. Elon has won each of the past four times the teams have played in Greenville. In total, Furman has won 8-of-13 match-ups in Paladin Stadium.
 
TICKET INFORMATION
Elon fans are invited to contact the Phoenix Club (336-278-6781) to inquire about a limited ticket allotment for visiting fans. Availability will be prioritized based on Phoenix Club priority point rankings.
 
2023 FOOTBALL SEASON TICKET RENEWALS
In recognition of a successful 2022 season, the Elon Athletics Department is now accepting $50 per seat renewal deposits, which will lock in your seats for the 2023 season at 2022 season ticket prices. In order to make this deposit, please contact the Elon Ticket Office at 336-278-6750 or visit ElonTickets.com