(Grand Forks, ND) — The North Dakota and North Dakota State football teams open Missouri Valley Football Conference play this week. Both teams wrapped up non-conference play over the weekend with identical 41-24 victories. The ninth-ranked Fighting Hawks beat San Diego, while the second-ranked Bison celebrated Homecoming with a win over Towson. The Bison are on the road Saturday at Illinois State. The Fighting Hawks celebrate their Homecoming Saturday against Murray State. NDSU hosts North Dakota the following week on October 5th.
