FCS Playoffs

The South Dakota Coyotes continue their march through the FCS playoffs after a shutout road win over Mercer.

It would have been a bold take in most circles to suggest that the NDSU Bison wouldn't be on the grand stage this season.

For the first time in the long history of the USD Coyote football program, they'll face off with a SoCon team on Saturday morning.

Both the SDSU Jackrabbits and USD Coyotes took care of business at home last weekend in the opening round of the FCS playoffs, and now will venture out on the road this weekend.

On Saturday, the moment was playing host to the Drake Bulldogs inside the DakotaDome in the playoff opener for both teams.

The USD Coyotes had a slow start to the season, opening up with an 0-2 record, and it took until mid-October before the team could claim a winning record.

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits had their backs against the wall last week in Grand Forks, and emerged with a season-saving win in the eyes of many.

The leading man for the North Dakota State Bison isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

Both the South Dakota Coyotes and SDSU Jackrabbits had strong regular seasons on the football field once again, and both programs now set their sights on the FCS playoffs.

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits were fighting for more than just a win on Saturday afternoon, but also a potential postseason berth.