No. 1 vs. No. 2 Loses Its Luster Early With Mason's Absence, NDSU’s Domination

No. 1 vs. No. 2 Loses Its Luster Early With Mason's Absence, NDSU’s Domination

It didn’t take long after getting into South Dakota State tailgating in Brookings to sense this didn’t have a No. 1 vs. No. 2 heavyweight feel. The Dakota Marker — some would argue the best rivalry in the FCS, certainly the most impactful — has massive stakes and a ton of pride. But something felt off today, if not all week. With Chase Mason, starting quarterback for No. 2 SDSU, sidelined with an injury — by the time Pete Thamel’s national repor…