NDSU cruises, wins 9th FCS crown in 11 seasons
North Dakota State, the standard for college football at the FCS level, improved to 14-1 on Saturday, defeating Montana State 38-10 to win the Bison's ninth national championship in the past 11 years.
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14-1, 1st in MVFC
Luepke's 3 first-half TDs lead NDSU to the title (1:12)
FCS title game preview: Breaking down Montana State-North Dakota State
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FCS football semifinals preview: The three best teams and best defense meet
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FCS preview: Quarterfinals feature some heavyweight matchups
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Quincy Patterson rushed for 32-yard TD (0:40)
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How QB-passionate Fargo helped mold Colts' Carson Wentz and 49ers' Trey Lance
North Dakota State produced two top-3 NFL draft picks in Wentz and Lance, who will take the stage in primetime on Sunday.
Gamecocks to start grad assistant Noland at QB
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How North Dakota State prepared 49ers' Trey Lance for the NFL
The 49ers believe Lance was the most pro-ready quarterback available in the draft thanks to his NFL-like responsibilities at North Dakota State.
Sam Houston St. upsets NDSU, into FCS semis
Second-seeded Sam Houston State improved to 8-0 and eliminated defending FCS champion North Dakota State 24-20 on Sunday, to earn a berth in the national semifinals.
FieldVision - Trey Lance
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NFL Live: We are in Cleveland to talk the biggest draft storylines a day out
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FCS playoff preview: Best teams, top players and first-round score projections
The FCS college football playoffs are here! From South Dakota State to James Madison to the incredible Cinderella story of VMI, here's everything you need to catch up on the season.
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2021 MVFC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 7-1 | 14-1 |
| Missouri State | 6-2 | 8-4 |
| Southern Illinois | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| South Dakota | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| South Dakota State | 5-3 | 11-4 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Indiana State | 3-5 | 5-6 |
| North Dakota | 3-5 | 5-6 |
| Western Illinois | 2-6 | 2-9 |
| Illinois State | 2-6 | 4-7 |
| Youngstown State | 2-6 | 3-7 |
2021 Team Leaders
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | T. Lance | Walter Payton Award |
| 2014 | K. Emanuel | Buck Buchanan Award |