Playoffs! NCAA FCS second round results and quarterfinal previews

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SECOND ROUND results and QUARTER-FINAL match-ups

Defending national champion James Madison rolled to its 24th win in a row, (their last loss was to North Carolina), over Stony Brook 26-7, thanks to 5 interceptions.
#1 Dukes Advance to FCS Quarterfinals with 26-7 Victory Against #10 Stony Brook - James Madison University

Weber State stormed back to beat Southern-Utah 30-13, after falling behind 0-10.
Weber State beats Southern Utah 30-13 to advance to FCS quarterfinals

South Dakota State topped Northern Iowa 37-22. “Not many FCS teams had been hotter than Northern Iowa since its regular-season win over South Dakota State, although, ironically, the Jackrabbits were one of them.” The Jackrabbits are probably sick of being confused with their northern cousins, North Dakota State, whom they beat 33-21 during the regular season. Might it be their turn to make some noise?
South Dakota State gets playoff revenge on UNI

New Hampshire beat Southern Arkansas 21-15, thanks to four takeaways. They had 4 regular season losses, all to FCS teams but have now won 2 playoff games. They generated only 216 total yards in this one but they are still playing.
New Hampshire upsets 4th-seeded Central Arkansas 21-15

Newcomer, (it’s only the third year of their football program), Kennesaw State continued their surprising run, defeating playoff perennial Jacksonville State 17-7. “Kennesaw State relied on its defense to win this one. The Owls held superstar running back Roc Thomas to just 83 total yards on 22 touches and the Gamecocks had no answer once the Owls shut him down.”
Kennesaw State knocks off Jacksonville State 17-7 to move on to the FCS Quarterfinals

Sam Houston State built up a 41-14 halftime lead on South Dakota and held on to win 54-42, which killed any dream of a match-up with South Dakota State in the finals. The final score is less shocking when you consider that these were the two top ranked offenses in the country.
FCS playoffs: Sam Houston State wins wild offensive shootout over South Dakota Coyotes

Wofford defeated Furman 28-10, after falling behind 7-10. In making their comeback, they limited the Paladins to 2 first downs while they scored 3 touchdowns.
Wofford beats Furman 28-10 to advance in FCS playoffs

North Dakota State, anxious to get back to winning championships after James Madison interrupted their record 5 year title run last season, crushed San Diego U. (not State) 38-3. It was the second time they’d stomped on the Toreros in the playoffs, beating them 45-7 last eyar.
North Dakota State rolls past San Diego again, 38-3

QUARTER-FINAL match-ups

WEBER STATE 11-2 (444-215) rank: #8 record: 4-5
Lost to California 20-33 and Southern Utah 16-32
At (Friday 12/8 7PM ESPN2)
JAMES MADISON 12-0 (421-106) rank: #1 record:14-11 (2)

WOFFORD 10-2 (324-249) rank: #9 record: 10-11
Lost to Samford 21-24 and South Carolina 10-31
At (Saturday 12/9 Noon ESPN2)
NORTH DAKOTA STATE 11-1 (467-138) rank: #4 record: 56-14 (13)
Lost to South Dakota State 21-33

NEW HAMPSHIRE 9-4 (295-245) rank: #20 record: 15-18
Lost to Holy Cross 26-51, Stony brook 24-38, James Madison 0-21 and Albany 0-15
At (Saturday, 12/9 3PM ESPN3: “Watch ESPN”)
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 10-2 (449-270) rank: #6 record: 4-6
Lost to Northern Iowa 18-38 and Youngstown State 7-19

KENNESAW STATE 12-1 (394-183) rank: #16 record: 2-0
Lost to Samford 23-28
At (Saturday, 12/9 8:30PM ESPN3: “Watch ESPN”)
SAM HOUSTON STATE 11-1 (559-355) rank: #5 record: 22-12-1 (1)
Lost to Central Arkansas 30-41