College playoffs, which we’ve been told are impossible due to academics and travel concerns, continue in the alternate reality fantastyland of FCS football as Montana welcomes UNI.
Montana Vs. Northern Iowa, 2011 FCS Playoffs Quarterfinals Preview: UNI Winless All-Time Against Grizzlies
The Northern Iowa Panthers are the higher-ranked team in Friday’s FCS playoff quarterfinal against the Montana Grizzlies, but as the 5-seed they are apparent underdogs. Recent history would suggest that they should be, with the Panthers having gone 1-3 in their last four quarterfinal games on the road, and 0-4 all-time against the Grizzlies. UNI head coach Mark Farley certainly won’t be taking the Grizzlies lightly, though he does see a lot of similarities between the two teams.
Farley is in his 11th season with the Panthers. He will earn his 100th career victory with a win. Friday’s game kicks off at 8:05 p.m. ET on ESPN, with the rest of the quarterfinal matchups to be played on Saturday. SB Nation has the full television schedule of this weekend’s games.
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