North Dakota State hits the road for the first time in a month as they'll face Western Illinois.

The Leathernecks enter with an 0-8 record under first year head coach Myers Hendrickson. WIU is one of the worst teams in FCS football, ranking at the bottom of rushing offense and rushing defense.

NDSU comes in after its most complete performance of the season, beating Illinois State 24-7. The Bison defense held the Redbirds under 100 yards rushing, the first time that's happened all season.

The Bison (6-2) have never lost at Hanson Field, winning the six previous games.

WDAY's Dom Izzo and The Forum's Jeff Kolpack preview the matchup and look at the FCS as the playoff field starts to come into focus.