The NCAA Division I Football Championships has begun.

Sam Houston State University advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 51-20 win over Southern Utah.

The Bearkats will now face Southland Conference champion and No.4 Seed Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday night at 7 p.m.

The last time these two teams met, the Lions defeated the Bearkats and eventual claim the conference title outright the following week.

We will preview this anticipated re-match that will take place at Strawberry Stadium in Hammond, Louisiana.