SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) Two teams that opened their seasons with impressive upset victories are set to battle in Missoula, Montana, on Saturday in the first round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.
Montana’s season started with a bang. The Grizzlies took down four-time defending champion North Dakota State, but much of the season has been hampered quarterback injuries.
South Dakota State opened by beating Kansas for its first ever victory over an FBS squad. The Jackrabbits appeared on pace for a first-round bye heading into the regular-season finale at Western Illinois but dropped a heartbreaker in double overtime.
Saturday marks the eighth meeting of the teams. Montana has won all seven games, including a 61-48 win over South Dakota State in the first round of the 2009 FCS playoffs.
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