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The No. 1 North Dakota State football team dominated No. 2 South Dakota State 38-7 in a rivalry game, but the matchup lacked excitement due to SDSU's starting quarterback Chase Mason being sidelined with an injury, which diminished the anticipated high-stakes showdown.
NDSU has officially embraced paying college athletes, marking the end of the era of amateurism, as part of a broader evolution in college sports, with the university participating in the NCAA settlement allowing direct athlete compensation.
North Dakota State has decided to opt into the NCAA settlement, allowing the university to phase in roster cuts over several years and manage Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities internally through a rebranded booster club, in response to recent legislation and settlement terms.
The 2024 FCS playoffs are underway, with Montana State ranked as the top contender for the national title due to their strong defense and offense, and an easier path to the finals. NDSU and SDSU are also strong contenders, expected to face each other in the semifinals. The rankings consider bracket positioning and matchups, with teams like UC Davis, South Dakota, and Richmond also in the mix as potential challengers.
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.
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.