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(STATS) -- During its run to a record five straight FCS national championships, North Dakota State had to go through Missouri Valley Football Conference rival South Dakota State twice. Cyber Monday Giants Jerseys .Those two victories were part of a long winning streak in the series for the Bison, but Saturdays visit from the Jackrabbits feels different.Thats because No. 8 seed SDSU handed top-seeded NDSU its only loss this season. The Bison, though, dont have revenge on their minds -- theyre just focused on reaching the semifinals.I dont even believe in the revenge factor, theyre excited about the opportunity to play, get a chance to play at home, said Chris Klieman, who finished fifth in the voting for the STATS FCS Eddie Robinson Award as FCS Coach of the Year.South Dakota State is the next game on the schedule and thats the one were getting ready for.The previous meeting didnt go well for NDSU (11-1). The Jackrabbits (9-3) stunned the then-No. 1 Bison 19-17 at the Fargodome on Oct. 15 when Taryn Christion threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Jake Wieneke with one second remaining to end NDSUs 14-game winning streak. SDSU had dropped the previous eight matchups.That victory eventually gave the Jackrabbits the MVFCs automatic bid to the playoffs after they finished tied with the Bison for first place in the conference with a 7-1 record. NDSU won a share of its sixth straight conference championship.Even though the Bison are 17-0 at home in the FCS playoffs, Jackrabbits coach John Stiegelmeier thinks his team has a slight edge.We would be the most familiar with that facility in terms of playoff teams going up there, both in terms of conference play and playoff situations, he said. The environment last time we were up there did not affect our offense, and thats where it really has an impact.Christion, the MVFCs offensive player of the year, rushed for a career-high 141 yards in October to go along with 303 passing yards and two TDs. SDSU racked up 523 total yards, the second-most NDSU allowed all season, and the Bison gave up a season-high 220 rushing yards.You can go back and go through the film of the previous game, either side of the ball both teams, and youre gonna see maybe some similarities because its who you are, Klieman said. In the same respect theres a lot of different adjustments and wrinkles that both teams put in. ... You have to be able to adjust in the playoffs no matter what.SDSU had to adjust in its snowy playoff opener last weekend at home. Villanova limited SDSUs high-powered offense to 197 yards -- 284.7 below its season average -- before the Jackrabbits pulled out a 10-7 win when freshman Chase Vinatieri kicked a 40-yard field goal with 1:21 left.Bottom line is we did grind out a win, Stiegelmeier said. Our guys have learned to just accept a victory. Ive asked them after way too many games Can we play better? and that answers always a yes. It doesnt matter how well weve played. I didnt ask them that because I didnt want to bring up a feeling of not playing as well as we couldve.We got the win, weve moved on. Were one of eight teams left.NDSU had a much easier time last week in its first playoff game. Quarterback Easton Stick accounted for 307 total yards and passed for three touchdowns as the Bison rolled to a 45-7 win over Pioneer Football League champion San Diego.NDSU totaled 507 yards and rushed for 299. The Bison were held to season lows of 304 total yards and 161 on the ground in the first meeting with SDSU.Its a new game, its a new week, Klieman said. Were trying to go 1-0.This is the 106th meeting in a series that dates back to 1903. NDSU holds a 59-41-5 advantage and has won 13 of 15 matchups at the Fargodome.Theyve been here, done that, Stiegelmeier said. The fact that we beat them during the regular season doesnt matter to them. Theyre the No. 1 seed for a reason, we have to go to their place for a reason. We need to play our best football.The winner will face No. 4 seed James Madison (11-1) or No. 5 seed Sam Houston State (12-0) next week. B. J. Hill Womens Jersey . Fred Couples, captain of the U.S. side, put it all into perspective. "We know whos in charge," he said. Lorenzo Carter Womens Jersey . Now tied for second in the league in shootout goals, the 24-year-old likes to see what the opposing goaltender has in store before he ultimately lands on a move. http://www.cheapgiantsjerseys.net/ ;. Laudrup revealed Thursday he was notified of his dismissal in "the briefest of letters which gave no reasons why such hasty and final action was deemed necessary.Hibernian boss Alan Stubbs has put all thoughts of the Scottish Cup final behind him as he concentrates on securing three points against Rangers on Wednesday evening. Hibs booked their place at Hampden on May 21 with a penalty shoot-out victory over Dundee United last Saturday, a feat repeated by Rangers over Glasgow rivals Celtic 24 hours later. For the first time in the 143-year history of the worlds oldest football competition, two teams from outside the top flight will contest the final but Stubbs insists it is the last thing on his mind.Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ, the former Celtic and Everton defender said: People will start to talk about this game as being some sort of curtain-raiser but it is all about this game for us.Tomorrow is a chance for us to get three points. It means a lot more to us as they have already won the league and are worthy champions. Harry Forrester celebrates Rangers title success Asked if the club will give Rangers a guard of honour at Easter Road in recognition of their title success, Stubbs indicated he would prefer to concentrate on matters on the pitch.I rang Mark (Warburton) and David (WWeir) personally as soon as they won the title, but we are focussed on the game itself and what we need to do tomorrow. Saquon Barkley Womens Jersey. That is the most important thing, he added.We all want to see the game, its not about other issues, the most important thing is you will see two good teams tomorrow night. Billy McKay of Dundee United fails to beat Hibernian keeper Conrad Logan Stand-in goalkeeper Conrad Logan put on a man-of-the-match display against Dundee United last Saturday but Stubbs will turn to regular keeper Mark Oxley for the visit of the Gers, live on Sky Sports.Oxley was suspended for the Hampden showdown after picking up two bookings in earlier rounds, giving Logan the chance to shine at the national stadium.He has come in and done very well. He was man of the match for a reason, but Mark is my number one, added Stubbs. But what Conrad is doing is giving every manager a problem as competition for that place has gone up a notch and that is what we want. 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