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Colorado Buffaloes Football and North Dakota State Bison Football: A Matchup of Champions
Two of the Most Successful Programs in NCAA Division I Football History to Clash in the FCS Championship Game
The Colorado Buffaloes and North Dakota State Bison, two of the most successful programs in NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) history, will face off in the FCS Championship Game on January 8, 2023. The game will be played at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
Colorado Buffaloes
The Colorado Buffaloes are led by first-year head coach Deion Sanders, a former NFL star who is known for his charisma and innovative coaching style. Sanders has quickly turned around the Buffaloes program, leading them to an 11-2 record and a share of the Pac-12 South Division championship in his first season.
The Buffaloes are led on offense by quarterback J.T. Shrout, who has thrown for 2,699 yards and 24 touchdowns with just five interceptions this season. Running back Deion Smith has rushed for 1,114 yards and 16 touchdowns, while wide receiver Daniel Arias has caught 63 passes for 1,017 yards and 10 touchdowns.
North Dakota State Bison
The North Dakota State Bison are the defending FCS champions and have won eight of the past 11 FCS titles. They are led by head coach Matt Entz, who is in his fifth season at the helm of the program. The Bison are 12-1 this season and won the Missouri Valley Football Conference championship.
The Bison are led on offense by quarterback Cam Miller, who has thrown for 2,650 yards and 24 touchdowns with just six interceptions this season. Running back Dom Gonnella has rushed for 1,202 yards and 15 touchdowns, while wide receiver Zach Thomas has caught 60 passes for 812 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Matchup Preview
The FCS Championship Game is expected to be a close and competitive matchup. Both teams have high-powered offenses and stingy defenses. The game will likely be decided by which team can make the most big plays and avoid turnovers.
The Buffaloes are a slight favorite to win the game, but the Bison are always a tough opponent, especially in the FCS playoffs. The game is sure to be a memorable one and will be a great way to end the FCS football season.