No. 2 North Dakota State (12-2) draws two-time defending champion No. 3 South Dakota State (12-2) in an FCS semifinal. The Bison won nine of the previous 11 national titles prior to the Jackrabbits' current reign. NDSU took down SDST 13-9 on Oct. 19.
The Bison (13-2) battle the Bobcats (15-0) for the FCS Championship. North Dakota State beat South Dakota State 28-21 for the Dakota Marker in the semifinals, while Montana State topped South Dakota 31-17. ND State seeks a record 10th national title.