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For the first time in their FCS history, all four Missouri Valley schools from North and South Dakota made the 24-team playoff field.

North Dakota State head coach Tim Polasek has agreed in principle to a new seven-year contract, which will bring him through the 2033 season, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Tuesday.

The senior wide receiver made a leaping catch of a Jack Henry pass in the front right corner of the end zone for a 23-yard touchdown in overtime to propel South Dakota State to a 34-31 victory over North Dakota on Nov. 22. The win keeps the No. 22 Jackrabbits' hopes alive for a 14 th consecutive appearance in the FCS playoffs.

WDAY+ is live this Saturday, November 22 as the North Dakota State Bison football team faces off against the St. Thomas Tommies. Coverage begins at 2:20 p.m.

Inside the Alerus Center on Saturday afternoon, emotions bounced between frustration and uncertainty for North Dakota. The Fighting Hawks had just dropped their regular-season finale to rival South Dakota State,

North Dakota State football head coach Tim Polasek signed a big seven-year extension, after being linked to the Oregon State football job.

When North Dakota State and St. Thomas play Saturday in Fargo, N.D., it will be their 24th football meeting. But it’s been nearly 60 years since the 23rd meeting. The last time the teams met was Sept.

SDSU will now turn its sights to the University of New Hampshire for the first round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday.

The Bison were named the No. 1 seed in the 24-team playoffs and will be making their 16th consecutive appearance.