GDT: NDSU vs. Illinois State (FCS National Championship)

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#2 North Dakota State Bison (14-1) vs. #5 Illinois State Redbirds (13-1)
Saturday, January 10, 2014 · 12:00 p.m. · Toyota Stadium (20,500) · Frisco, TX

TV: Live coverage begins at 12 p.m. on ESPN2 and the WatchESPN mobile app with Anish Shroff calling the play-by-play and Kelly Stouffer as color analyst and Cara Capuano on the sidelines.
RADIO: KFGO-AM 790 and KRWK-FM 101.9 of Fargo along with the Bison Radio Network will have live coverage beginning at 11:30 p.m with Scott Miller, Phil Hansen, and Jeremy Jorgenson.

Game Weather: Cloudy. High 38F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.



Game Previews
Game Day Preview: Illinois State
NDSU Game Preview Release
Illinois State Game Preview Release

The Fargo Forum
Bison try to keep focus on FCS title game rather than legacy
Bison assistant coach, ex-NFL QB finally reaches a title game
Young offensive line has come together for the Bison
Missouri Valley commissioner has no allegiance for FCS title game
ISU running back Coprich has proven tough to stop
Brock Jensen, other former Bison players experience 'real world' at NDSU pep fest in Frisco
Many former players made appearances at NDSU's final practice before the title game
New photos from Frisco: The Bison aim for 4th consecutive title
Q and A with Bison senior Kevin Vaadeland

The Normal Pantagraph/CSN Chicago
Crowning moment: Redbirds, Bison square off for FCS prize
ISU ready to take on NDSU dynasty in FCS title game
Fans across nation will be watching ISU's big game
Focus shifts from frivolity to football
Illinois State feeling refreshed heading to FCS championship
Coprich, Crockett carry teams into title tilt
Redbirds OK with playing on grass

The Sports Network
Feels like a mission to finish
North Dakota State wins with smart play
Illinois State's knockout punch
Bark, bite to bruising defenses
All NDSU seniors do is win
The championship game they wanted
FCS championship statistical breakdown

NCAA.com
‘Like a movie’: Conference foes NDSU and ISU battle for FCS championship
FCS Championship: Why They'll Win
An inseparable tandem: NDSU DEs Hardie and Emanuel close out fifth year with Bison

Associated Press
3-Time Champ NDSU Vs League Foe Illinois St for FCS Title
NDSU starts starts over with new staff, but result doesn't change
Giant killer Illinois State faces giant, North Dakota State, in FCS title game
Crockett, Littlejohn, Vraa give NDSU Minnesota flavor into FCS title game
NDSU Fans Look To #OccupyFrisco

[Bison03]

Let's keep this party rolling 4 ever!!! Go Bison!!!

[Schwarz04]

BISON 4 peat!!!

34-14

Start and finish the season with a 34-14 victory over ISU!

[CyPanth]

Cheering for you to get your 4th!

[bisonpride4ever]

NDSU 28
ISU-R 14


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[SoCalBison]

Bison win 31-10.

[Tatanka]

Get UP... It's GAMEDAY. Time to tailgate!!!!!
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[56BISON73]

Get UP... It's GAMEDAY. Time to tailgate!!!!!
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See you in the lobby. Time to cook some gumbo!!!

[KilldeerBison]

I'll take the Bison by 10 points. Feel The Thunder!

[gumby013]

Bison - 31

Non-specific birds at the long end of the electromagnetic spectrum; kinda like they are red-shifted, like how they would be if they were running away from us - 17