(Radio Iowa) – The UNI Panthers will visit sixth ranked Eastern Washington in the opening round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday. The Panthers got in the field with a 6-5 record.

That’s UNI coach Mark Farley. It will be an Eastern Washington offense that averages 46 points and 564 yards per game against a Panther defense that gives up only 18 points per contest.

Farley says it will be a tough matchup for the defense.

Farley says the UNI offense will need to do its part to help.

Farley says preparing for the up tempo Eastern Washington offense is similar to preparing for a triple option offense.

Farley says it will be difficult to sub in players on defense.

Farley says winning on the road is tough.

The Panthers are ranked 25th in the final FCS coaches poll.