Upper Midwest teams well represented in college football playoffs

A couple of college football playoff games this weekend feature teams from our region.

In the FCS semifinals, North Dakota State University plays Sam Houston at 7 p.m. Friday.

In the NCAA Division II championship game, Minnesota State University, Mankato plays Colorado State University-Pueblo at 3 p.m. Saturday.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the two local teams.

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