Here are the two games that will be programmed into my DVR:
North Dakota State (#1 FCS Coaches Poll) at Minnesota (TV: Big Ten Network 11am CDT)
Northern Iowa (#2 FCS Coaches Poll) at Western Illinois (#17 FCS Coaches Poll) (TV: Fox Sports Midwest 6:30pm CDT)
Unfortunately another obligation tomorrow night will prevent me from attending the WIU game. The UNI vs WIU game features the only two teams unbeaten in conference play. In the Sports Network poll, NDSU is #2 and UNI #1.
UPDATE: NDSU and UNI both won. I recorded both and watched them later. It is truly unfortunate that NDSU is not yet eligible for post-season play after their transition to the FCS (formerly Division I-AA). In my opinion, the best two teams at this level are NDSU and UNI. Having seen both play, I'd give the edge to UNI, but not by much. Yes, the Bison did beat a Big Ten opponent (Minnesota), but Minnesota has been having so much trouble lately, I'm not sure what weight to put on that. It is a shame that NDSU and UNI will not play this year. Next year, however, they will be in the same conference.
Our playoff hopes are circling the drain after the loss to UNI, but next year our redshirt freshman QB will be a year older and a year wiser having played the #1 and #2 teams in the FCS.
Do not be surprised if UNI wins it all this year. Do not be surprised if the Bison win it all next year.
The key game is Kentucky vs Florida.
Go Kentucky.
Go Patriots.
Go Red Sox.
As an NCC fan, I root for NDSU. But the big game is tonight: Go Sox!