UND Draws 11-1 Tennessee Tech in FCS First Round After At-Large Berth

Overview

• North Dakota reached the 24-team field at 7-5 on the strength of the FCS' No. 1 schedule and five one-score losses totaling 17 points.
• Host Tennessee Tech is 11-1 with no FCS losses this season, led by QB Kekoa Visperas, who is credited in reports with nearly 3,000 all-purpose yards and 35 touchdowns.
• The first-round game is Saturday in Cookeville, with outlets listing conflicting kick times (noon vs. 1 p.m. ET), and streaming is set for ESPN+.
• UND coach Eric Schmidt said receiver B.J. Fleming is better than 50 percent to play after leaving the South Dakota State game early.
• The winner advances to face Tarleton State in the next round.