The MCAC/Region 13 Championship Football Game returns to St. Cloud State University Husky Stadium on Sunday, November 3, 2024, with a 1:00 PM kickoff. The game that has been the goal of each MCAC football team this season will feature the #3 team in the nation, North Dakota State College of Science, taking on Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range, which is receiving votes in the latest national poll. The winner stays alive in the race to get to the NJCAA DIII Football National Championship Game (Red Grange Bowl) in Glen Ellyn, IL, on December 7.
As the top seed in this season's MCAC Playoffs and the #3 NJCAA DIII ranked team in the nation, North Dakota State College of Science brings a 8-1 overall and 6-0 MCAC record into the championship game. The Wildcats won the MCAC regular season, averaging 31.1 points per game with nearly 200 yards rushing per game. NDSCS leads the conference in defensive interceptions with 16 and has totaled 497 tackles this season, averaging 55 per game.
After finishing the regular season as the third seed in the playoff tournament, Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range improved their record to 4-3 overall (3-3 in the MCAC) after winning their semifinal matchup with Rochester Community and Technical College. MNC-Mesabi Range advances to the MCAC Championship Game for the first time this decade. The Norse average 313 yards per game, led by 2023 All-American Johnathan Mosley at quarterback. MNC-Mesabi Range leads the MCAC in red-zone scoring (12-18), and defensively, they have 430 tackles on the season and 14 sacks.
For more information on Sunday's contest, including important St. Cloud State University stadium policies that apply to Sunday's game, please read on.
The 2024 livestream will be provided by NSPN.tv for a fee. Fans can visit the NSPN.tv website, find the MCAC Football Championship Game, pay the fee, and watch all the action.
Fans, please note: Tickets are CASH ONLY and can be purchased at the Husky Stadium ticket booth on Sunday. St. Cloud State University stadium policy does not allow for unpaid re-entry. Bring all necessary blankets, coats, and related items when you enter the stadium for the game.
| Ticket Prices: |
Adult: $10.00 Student w/ ID and individuals under 18: $5.00 CASH ONLY!! No credit or debit cards will be accepted. |
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Gates Open: Kick-off: |
11:45 AM 1:00 PM |
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Concessions: |
The SCSU concession stand will be open. |
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Parking: |
Fans should park in Lot K on the SCSU campus. No tailgating is permitted. |
| Game Programs & Rosters: |
Game day programs will be available to the first 300 fans. Click here to view a .pdf of the 2024 MCAC Championship game day program. This can also be found at: http://www.mcacsports.org/x/j56lu |
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Live-Stream |
Game will be live-streamed by NSPN.tv. Use the following link to access the game: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/GameStream/24483
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Visit Greater St. Cloud |
For information about staying or dining in St. Cloud, visit: https://www.visitstcloud.com/ |
| Venue Information: |
SCSU Husky Stadium 1111 3rd Avenue South CLICK HERE for the SCSU Visiting Team Guide, which includes additional information, including driving directions. A detailed SCSU campus map can be found at: |
CLICK HERE for the MCAC Football home page.
About the Minnesota College Athletic Conference
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference is the organizational body for NJCAA-affiliated two-year technical and community college athletic programs in the Minnesota State system. The mission of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference is to advance intercollegiate athletics by providing an engaging and supportive environment for success of our student athletes and competition among member institutions. The MCAC is committed to the guiding principles of encouraging the development and success of student athletes, promoting the integrity, honesty and loyalty to member schools as well as upholding the sustainability of conference athletic programs.