It’s rivalry week and there’s no bigger stage than the Dakota Marker. This week on FCS Nation Radio, we break down everything from a wild Week 8 to the biggest matchups ahead in Week 9.

In Segment 1, we recap the top headlines across the country:

• #1 North Dakota State’s dominant second half over Indiana State
• #2 South Dakota State pulls away from Murray State on the road
• #3 Montana keeps rolling behind Ah Yat’s air raid against Sacred Heart
• #5 Tarleton State crushes West Georgia in a statement win
• #6 North Dakota pounds Southern Illinois 38–19, solidifying their place among the elite
• Plus, statement victories for Tennessee Tech, Youngstown State, and Southern Utah

In Segment 2, we crown our Players of the Week and dive into the latest Top 25 shakeups after a weekend full of upsets and breakout performances.

In Segment 3, we look ahead to the biggest games of Week 9:

• #1 NDSU at #2 SDSU, the Dakota Marker rematch everyone’s been waiting for
• #3 Montana at Sacramento State
• Indiana State at #4 North Dakota
• #5 Montana State at Cal Poly
• Plus key conference matchups across the country, including Mercer, Jackson State, and Villanova in action

In Segment 4, Stone and Kevin go head-to-head in their Week 9 Picks — who holds the Dakota Marker, which ranked teams are on upset alert, and which programs are trending up heading into November.

And in Segment 5, we close the show with our Honorary Captain of the Week, Kaden Vig of #4 North Dakota, a true culture-changer representing the Fighting Hawks in the Northwestern Mutual x FCS Nation x Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Challenge. Kaden shares how UND is staying locked in after a huge win over Southern Illinois and how he’s using his platform to raise awareness for kids battling cancer.

It’s FCS football with heart, purpose, and passion. 🍋🏈

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