(Grand Forks, ND) — North Dakota State stays at number two, while North Dakota moves up a spot to number eight in this week’s FCS Coaches Poll. Both the Bison and the Fighting Hawks wrapped up non-conference play over the weekend with identical 41-24 wins. Both teams open Missouri Valley Football Conference play this Saturday. The Bison travel to 15th-ranked Illinois State, while the Fighting Hawks celebrate Homecoming against Murray State. North Dakota State hosts North Dakota the following week on Saturday, October 5th.
