(All photos courtesy of UMD and FHSU Athletics)

Duluth and Fort Hays will show up to meet this weekend for the first time ever. The schools have a much different football culture as UMD's been deep in the playoffs yearly since 2008, while Fort Hays hasn't been in the postseason since 1995.

This weeks column is once again a collaboration between MIAA Columnist Ian Carlson and NSIC Columnist Matt Witwicki.



Offense Per Game
Defense Per Game
Points
YPG
Passing
Rushing
TO Ratio
Points
YPG
Passing
Rushing
Duluth
34.6
426
180
246
+8
16.9
300
170
130
Fort Hays
28.4
418
153
265
+5
23.4
396
240
156

Players to Watch:
Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs
Fort Hays State TigersFHSU Offense vs UMD Defense
Ian: The Tiger offense was the most productive rushing offense in the MIAA this year, averaging 264.5 yards per game (12th in D2). RB Shaq Cooper and QB Treveon Albert ranked 2nd and 4thMatt: ndUMD Offense vs FHSU Defense
Matt: Ian:st nationally). LB Brock Long was one of three defensive candidates for the Harlon hill Trophy, and is a First-Team All-Region selection after leading the MIAA in sacks and tackles for loss. DB Daniel Lindsey was also selected as a First Team All-Region player, giving the Tigers strong presence in the secondary.

Outlook
Ian:Matt: