The FCS National Title game will be on the tube in a bunch of households on Saturday — especially in the homes of recent signees. The North Dakota State and Eastern Washington future players below were asked what they thought the score of the game would be, as well as how they felt their future teams would get it done.
EWU VS. NDSU: By The Numbers
THE PICKS: HERO Sports Makes Its Title Picks
FCS COACHES CORNER: Here's What Coaches Klieman and Best Say[divider]
RECRUIT PREDICTIONS
EWU's WARREN HARDIN, DL
HOMETOWN: Riverside, CA – Other offers from Utah State, Air Force, Portland State, Northern Arizona, Montana State
THE PREDICTION: EWU 28-14
HOW AND WHY?: "In my opinion, I don’t think (NDSU's) defense is going to be able to handle our offense. When it comes to offense, EB (Eric Barriere) is still gonna have to be on top of his game cause Dakota’s DBs are quite good, but our receivers have to work hand in hand with our quarterback. Defensively, I believe the buck LBs are going to have a out of action, Mitchell is going to end up being the defensive star. It’s definitely not going to be an easy game … basically it’s going be a close score."
NDSU ROSTER: Where are they from?
EWU ROSTER: Where are they from?[divider]
NDSU'S LUKE WEERTS, LB
HOMETOWN: Batavia, IL – Other offers from Kansas State, 7 total FBS offers, 18 total offers
THE PREDICTION: NDSU 42-21
HOW AND WHY?: "I think this because I don’t see NDSU’s rushing attack being stopped. I am excited to watch how Easton Stick uses that rushing attack to open up play action passes and also see Jabril Cox having a monster game. I think that Eastern Washington has a solid offense and has the potential to put up points but don’t see them stopping our offense. Can’t wait to watch and Go Bison!"
ALL-STAR GAMES: Which FCS Players Are Going?
FCS TO NFL: Current And Past NDSU and EWU Players[divider]
EWU's DAWSON INGRAM, TE
HOMETOWN: Camas, WA – Other offer from Georgetown
THE PREDICTION: EWU 35-21
HOW AND WHY?: "Eastern Washington wins and the reason is because EWU's offense is so explosive and fast. I think Eric Barriere is going to cause chaos for the NDSU defense. I think NDSU has a good tradition of winning and they have been at the top of the FCS for awhile now, and they are a very good team."[divider]
NDSU'S REED RYAN, DL
HOMETOWN: Waunakee, WI – Preferred walk-on offer from Wisconsin, offers from FBS schools Navy, Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan, Air Force, Buffalo, Ball State, NIU, 7 FCS offers
THE PREDICTION: NDSU 35-21
HOW AND WHY?: "The Bison defense will be strong and slow down the high powered EW offense. The Bison offense will be electric coming out to make a statement. And impact player for NDSU? Greg Menard."[divider]
EWU'S BROCK HARRISON, DE
HOMETOWN: Ridgefield, WA – Also offers from the Air Force Academy and Georgetown
THE PREDICTION: EWU 27-17
HOW AND WHY?: "Easterns offense is really explosive and I believe that they will hit NDSU with some big plays early. Their defense flies around and shows what it means to play for that defense. They are physical, smart, and extremely disciplined in how they play. I think that Jay-Tee Tiuli up front will lead the front seven and Josh Lewis at cornerback will make some big plays as well.[divider]
NDSU'S HUNTER PONCIUS, OL
HOMETOWN: Buffalo, MN – Also offers from UNI, UND, South Dakota and SDSU.
THE PREDICTION: NDSU 45-16
HOW AND WHY?: "I think 45-16 NDSU, I think they are going to dominate the second half. I also think they will have a strong 1st half."[divider]
[divider]NDSU RECRUITING CLASS
NOTE: Preferred walk-ons included
FAN BRACKET CONTEST:Which FCS Fan Is Winning?
| POS | NDSU RECRUIT | HOMETOWN | COMMIT DATE |
| LB | Luke Weerts | Batavia, IL | 6/6/2018 |
| LB | Luke Dwyer | Lake Zurich, IL | 6/8/2018 |
| TE | Travis Yohnke | Parkers Prairie, MN | 6/23/2018 |
| DB | Terrell Hall | Winona, MN | 6/24/2018 |
| DB | Julian Wlodarczyk | Aurora, IL | 6/24/2018 |
| DB | Anthony Coleman | Johnston, IA | 6/24/2018 |
| TE | Dawson Weisenberger | Fargo, ND | 6/26/2018 |
| WR | Kaden Kuntz | Dickinson, ND | 6/26/2018 |
| OL | Hunter Poncius | Buffalo, MN | 6/27/2018 |
| DL | Will Mostaert | Lakeville, MN | 6/27/2018 |
| DL | Javier Derritt | Lenexa, KS | 6/27/2018 |
| LB | Nicholas Kubitz | Dubuque, IA | 6/30/2018 |
| TE | Jaden Klabo | Fargo, ND | 7/4/2018 |
| DL | Eli Mostaert | Lakeville, MN | 7/5/2018 |
| DL | Reed Ryan | Waunakee, WI | 7/13/2018 |
| WR | Jacob Lippe | Port Washington, WI | 7/30/2018 |
| PK | Griffin Crosa | Dublin, OH | 8/1/2018 |
| OL | Brandon Westberg | Cambridge, MN | 8/4/2018 |
| LB | Dylan Hendricks | Pulaski, WI | 8/8/2018 |
| RB | Jalen Bussey | Tampa, FL | 9/24/2018 |
| TE | Bryce Anderson | Glyndon, MN | 9/28/2018 |
| RB | Logan Hofstedt | Cannon Falls, MN | 10/7/2018 |
| WR | Giancarlo Volpentesta | Highland Park, IL | 10/9/2018 |
| OL | Jacob Rock | Wales, WI | 10/30/2018 |
| LB | Hunter Brozio | Lakeland, FL | 11/9/2018 |
[divider]EWU RECRUITING CLASS
NOTE: Preferred walk-ons included
FCS TO NFL 2019: Which Players Are Possible Draft Picks?
| POS | FCS RECRUIT | HOMETOWN | COMMIT DATE? |
| DL | Warren Hardin | Riverside, CA | 5/8/2018 |
| QB | Trey Turner | Pittsburg, CA | 10/10/2018 |
| RB | Kyle Bryant | San Fernando, CA | 10/29/2018 |
| TE | Dawson Ingram | Camas, WA | 11/1/2018 |
| OL | George Becker | Ridley, CA | 11/6/2018 |
| DB | Jordan White | Lynwood, CA | 12/2/2018 |
| DT | Soli Paleso'o | Fife, WA | 12/4/2018 |
| DE | Brock Harrison | Ridgefield, WA | 12/16/2018 |
| OL | Isaac Flemmer | Banks, OR | 12/19/2018 |
| QB | Kellen Kranc | Enumclaw, WA | 12/21/2018 |
FCS COACHING CAROUSEL: Who's Going, Who's Arriving?
[divider]FCS ALL AMERICA TEAMS
The 2018 HERO Sports FCS All-America Team (Dec. 19)
The 2018 HERO Sports FCS Sophomore All-America Team (Dec. 18)
The 2018 HERO Sports FCS Freshman All-America Team (Dec. 17)
[divider]THE FAN VOTES
The 2018 FCS Coach of the Year Fan Vote (until Dec. 21)
The 2018 FCS Freshman of the Year Fan Vote (until Dec. 21)
The 2018 FCS Sophomore of the Year Fan Vote (until Dec. 21)
