While 2nd-seeded Montana fought 7th-seeded Furman on Friday night’s in FCS quarterfinal in Missoula, a friend and coworker remarked that neither team would win the national championship. Instead, they suggested whoever won Saturday’s quarterfinal between South Dakota and North Dakota State would then advance to Texas. My opinion differs, as a great team winning without a great performance can be a positive outcome, as it reminds them that nothing comes easy. It forces them to confront adversity and increases the likelihood of an improved performance in the future. This reasoning is exemplified by South Dakota State’s 23-12 win over Villanova in Saturday’s early quarterfinal. The team didn’t play their best, and Villanova appeared capable of pulling an upset, but the Jacks ultimately came out on top. They’ve now won 27 games in a row and will play in the semifinals for the fourth successive year. On a cold and overcast day in Brookings, an influential wind made the game even tougher for the Jackrabbit offense. They initially struggled, falling behind early on, before ultimately reclaiming the lead. There was never any doubt that Villanova would win, but it certainly felt more possible than before the game. It wasn’t the first time SDSU didn’t look great at halftime, as evidenced by previous games in which they were threatened.
Zimmer: Quarterfinal test from Villanova is just what South Dakota State football needed – Sioux Falls Live
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