FCS Football Talk · HERO Sports
2nd Round Reaction, Quarterfinals Preview
December 9, 2025·1 hr 10 min·6 clips
Illinois State's defense dominated NDSU, holding them under 180 total yards in a shocking playoff upset.
As heard by us
A brisk FCS playoff discussion that turns South Dakota-Mercer and NDSU's line play into clear quarterfinal questions.
FCS Football Talk frames the second round as a quarterfinal preview by centering South Dakota's win over Mercer, Mercer's shaky execution, and the flag on NDSU's offensive line.
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You want the clearest read on the quarterfinals after an impressive win and a Mercer letdown that turned on execution.
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