(KFGO/KNFL) The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) football championship game features two area junior college football teams. #1 ranked M State-Fergus Falls (9-0) faces #3 NDSCS (8-1) on Sunday at St. Cloud State University. Kickoff will be at 1:00 PM.
This is the first MCAC final since 2019, as the 2020 season was cancelled because of COVID-19, and the 2021 final between Itasca and M State was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. M State defeated the Wildcats 35-29 on Septemeber 10 in Wahpeton, shutting out Science in the second half.
M State brings in a solid offense, led by running back Rondarious Gregory, who has rushed for over 1000 yards and scored 14 rushing touchdowns on the season. NDSCS is led by sophomore quarterback Graedyn Buell, who has thrown for 22 touchdowns and wide receiver Marselio Mendez. Mendez averages over 23 yards a catch with 12 touchdowns.
The winner has an inside chance of qualifying for the NJCAA Division III National Championship game on December 3 in Glen Ellyn, IL.
