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Indiana coach Curt Cignetti’s famously stoic demeanor is highlighted by a viral 2019 tweet in which he said he wasn’t happy after a playoff win; his daughter Natalie now says he’s happy after Indiana’s unlikely national championship, underscoring his even-keeled sideline presence and a lighthearted postgame joke about retirement.
Eastern Kentucky's FCS Playoff game against Villanova was overshadowed by a controversial call that overturned a potential game-changing defensive touchdown for EKU. Coach Walt Wells expressed frustration over the decision and the lack of communication from the referees. Despite leading at halftime, EKU lost 22-17, with Wells also criticizing the high number of penalties called during the game.
The 2024 FCS playoffs will feature Montana State as the top seed after an undefeated season, marking the first time the playoffs will run through Bozeman, Montana. The Bobcats, who last won the FCS national championship in 1984, secured the top spot following a decisive victory over Montana. North Dakota State and South Dakota State, both strong contenders, are seeded second and third, respectively. The playoffs will culminate in Frisco, Texas, continuing a 15-year tradition.
Montana State has secured the No. 1 seed in the 24-team FCS playoffs, with South Dakota State, the two-time defending champion, seeded third. The playoffs feature eight teams with first-round byes, including North Dakota State and South Dakota. The Missouri Valley Conference claimed three of the top four seeds, highlighting its dominance in recent FCS championships. Montana State, leading in scoring and total offense, is seen as a strong contender to challenge the Dakotas' recent dominance. The playoffs begin with first-round games on Saturday, broadcast on ESPN-plus.
North Dakota State University (NDSU) secured the No. 2 seed in the Division I FCS playoffs despite a recent loss, ensuring they will host games through the semifinals if they advance. Montana State claimed the top seed, with South Dakota State and South Dakota following as the third and fourth seeds, respectively. NDSU will have a first-round bye and face the winner of Northern Arizona vs. Abilene Christian. The playoffs feature a new seeding format, ranking teams 1-16, with the championship game scheduled for January 6 in Frisco, Texas.
Montana State has been awarded the No. 1 overall seed in the 2024 NCAA Division I Football Championship playoffs following an undefeated regular season and a victory over Montana. This marks the highest seed in the program's history and the highest for a Big Sky team since 2009. Montana State will have a first-round bye and home-field advantage through the semifinals. Meanwhile, Montana, seeded 14th, will host Tennessee State in the first round. The FCS playoffs have expanded to 16 seeded teams, with the top eight receiving byes.
Predictions for the FCS Playoffs semifinals include a victory for SDSU over UAlbany with a score of 38-17, while Montana is predicted to defeat NDSU with a score of 31-30. The article discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each team and highlights the challenges faced by NDSU due to travel and off-field distractions. The home-field advantage and explosive plays of Montana are expected to be key factors in their victory.
North Dakota State head football coach Matt Entz will resign to accept a coaching position with another Division I university playing at the FBS level after the FCS playoffs. Entz has a 60-10 record as head coach for five seasons and has been part of six FCS national championships at NDSU. A search for NDSU's next head football coach will begin immediately.
North Dakota State head football coach Matt Entz has accepted a coaching position at USC as the assistant head coach for defense and linebackers coach. However, he will remain with NDSU through the FCS playoffs before resigning. Entz has a successful record as the Bison head coach, with two national championships and a 15-2 record in the FCS playoffs. NDSU will begin a search for their next head football coach.
The Montana Grizzlies will face off against the Furman Paladins in the quarterfinals of the Division 1 FCS playoffs tonight. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN2 at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET (7 p.m. MST) and can also be streamed on ESPN+. Viewers can watch the game for free with Fubo or DirecTV Stream, or subscribe to ESPN+ for $11.99/month. The point spread favors Montana at -17.5.
North Dakota State Bison secured a thrilling 35-34 overtime victory against the Montana State Bobcats in the second round of the FCS playoffs, with offensive lineman Hunter Poncius blocking an extra point to seal the win. Bison running back TaMerik Williams had a standout performance, rushing for 162 yards and two touchdowns, while NDSU quarterback Cam Miller's 3-yard touchdown run proved to be the game-winner. The Bison Media Zone team provides analysis of the dramatic victory.
The Nicholls State University football team, traveling for their FCS playoff opener against Southern Illinois, was left stranded at an Illinois airport for nearly 24 hours due to a series of unfortunate events. A pilot went off the runway, leading to a drug test that took 12 hours, leaving the team without a pilot. Their 1:30 a.m. flight was canceled due to weather concerns, and they were unable to find accommodations or transportation. They ran out of food and water before receiving assistance from Southern Illinois and the NCAA. The team finally boarded a flight home after a long ordeal.
South Dakota State is the overwhelming favorite to win the FCS playoffs for the second year in a row, with a 57% chance of winning the title according to SP+. However, there are several other teams that could challenge them, including North Dakota State, Montana, Montana State, Villanova, and Albany. The playoffs feature a total of 24 teams, with the top eight seeds receiving a bye. While South Dakota State is the heavy favorite, upsets are always possible in the FCS playoffs, making it an exciting and unpredictable tournament.
The Montana Grizzlies enter the FCS playoffs as the No. 2 seed and with the No. 2 ranking in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll, their highest ranking since 2010. They received all 56 second-place votes, trailing only No. 1 South Dakota State. If they continue to win, both teams are guaranteed home games through the semifinals, with the championship game scheduled for January 7.
The 2023 FCS football playoffs are set to begin, and predictions have been made for each round and game. South Dakota State is the top seed, with Montana and South Dakota following closely behind. Some notable predictions include Mercer defeating Gardner-Webb, Youngstown State defeating Duquesne, and North Carolina Central defeating Richmond. The article concludes with a prediction that South Dakota State will win the championship game against South Dakota, completing an undefeated season.