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(STATS) -- Itd be easy to keep listing accolades involving the two opponents in Saturdays biggest FCS showdown:- North Dakota States top-ranked FCS dynasty hosting a No. 8 Eastern Washington squad that just took down a Pac-12 opponent.- The two most recent national championship programs -- EWU in 2010 and NDSU the last five seasons.- NDSU facing the only program to hand it a loss in its FCS playoff history (a 22-1 record).- The most dominating defense in the FCS (NDSU) trying to stop a wide receiver (EWU senior Cooper Kupp) who is on pace to being the most dominant wideout ever in the subdivision.Oh, did we mention Big Sky versus Missouri Valley in an intersectional matchup that some FCS power programs never get close to playing in the regular season?Saturday at the Fargodome, it will be that and much more in one of the most anticipated games of the season.Weve got obviously the premier program at our level, and were playing them at their place, Eastern Washington coach Beau Baldwin said, so its been a fun week already to prepare for that challenge. And it will definitely be that -- a challenge come Saturday.In the only previous meeting, EWU slipped past NDSU 38-31 in overtime in the 2010 national quarterfinals in Cheney, Washington. Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell led the Eagles to two more wins and the national title, then the Bison started their unprecedented dominance the next season. Theyve gone 72-5 since 2011.A case can be made that NDSU and EWU have the toughest non-conference schedules in the FCS this season, and both started with wins. The Bison edged No. 7 Charleston Southern 24-17 in overtime in the FCS Kickoff on Aug. 27 and the Eagles flew past Washington State 45-42 last Saturday, when Kupp left yet another Pac-12 defense in his wake with 12 receptions for 206 yards and three touchdowns.Kupps final touchdown reception was the 59th of his career, setting the FCS record. He will likely surpass 5,000 career yards against the Bison, and his 4,970 are only 280 from the all-time record. His 323 career receptions are 72 from the standard.Hes as good as anybody, NDSU coach Chris Klieman said. Different because hes going to be in the slot a fair amount; theyre going to work him outside. You know (against Washington State), he played some quarterback, they gave it to him on the jet sweep. Just a phenomenal football player that is really fun to watch. Not excited about defending him, but what a great challenge for our defense that you have the most prolific receiver in FCS history coming into Gate City Field.Eastern Washington, which had won four of the five Big Sky titles before going 6-5 a year ago, may be even better than advertised because redshirt sophomore quarterback Gage Gabrud settled in quickly in his first career start. He set the school record for total yards (551) and had six total touchdowns.Add in that NDSU has two first-year starters at cornerback in sophomores Jalen Allison and Jaylaan Wimbush, and Gabrud figures to spread the wealth to Kupp and two other highly productive wide receivers, Shaq Hill and Kendrick Bourne.NDSU will counter with a lot of nickel coverage in the secondary. Middle linebacker Nick DeLuca is expected to return from a left shoulder separation to help make the defense complete again.The challenge we have is there are so many other weapons around (Kupp) that are so good and if you just try to take away one guy ... for starters, its hard to do anyway, Klieman said. Were just going to try to contain him a little bit, and thats going to be difficult in itself. But they have so many other weapons that can beat you.EWU and NDSU are helping to put their conferences in the spotlight Saturday as the biggest of four games between Big Sky and Missouri Valley teams. 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Jordan Lynch, the all-purpose Heisman Trophy finalist from Northern Illinois, failed to make it into that exclusive club. Over a two-week span, were answering the following question for college basketballs 10 best conferences: Which venue in each conference is the toughest place to play? A number of factors, not just capacity and attendance, could affect a venues place in the order. Where does your school fall??The Pit at New Mexico has always been considered one of the top venues in all of college basketball, but coach Steve Fisher has created quite an environment at San Diego State.Which one ranks at the top of the Mountain West? And where does the Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV sit in the leagues rankings?11. San José State Spartans: The Event Center, opened in 1989 The toughest thing about playing at The Event Center is the lack of fans in the building. Its a small venue, with a capacity of 5,000, but the Spartans averaged only 1,647 last season.Fun fact: This isnt exactly a fun fact, but its a fact nonetheless: The Spartans are just 154-206 in the building since it opened in 1989.10. Fresno State Bulldogs: Save Mart Center, opened in 2003 Other than Thomas & Mack, its the largest venue (15,596) in the league, an NBA-style arena. Its nice, but the fans are far away from the action, and the Bulldogs averaged just 6,296 in attendance last season, a year in which the team was good and wound up going to the NCAA tournament.Fun fact: The first concert in the building was held by opera tenor Andrea Bocelli.9. Nevada Wolf Pack: Lawlor Events Center, opened in 1983 Its one of the easiest places to play in the league these days, but that could change if second-year coach Eric Musselman starts to get his team going on the court again. The Wolf Pack averaged 6,554 fans (capacity is 11,784) this past season, and even when they had it rolling under Trent Johnson and Mark Fox, they were averaging about 8,000 fans per game.Fun fact: The building was named after Glenn Jake Lawlor, who coached the football, mens basketball and baseball teams at one time or another. He was also the schools athletic director from 1951 to 1969.8. Air Force Falcons: Clune Arena, opened in 1968 Its an old building, and back when coach Joe Scott had things rolling in the mid-2000s, the cadet section was rocking. Clune, which holds 5,858, was sold out just about every game with 1,300 to 1,400 cadets jammed into 700 seats. Its not like that these days -- with an average of 1,476 fans last season -- but Clune has a low, flat ceiling, meaning it can get extremely loud. And the fans are right on top of the players.Fun fact: The building is named after Col. John Clune, Air Forces athletic director from 1975-91. Clune is actually a Naval Academy graduate.7. Colorado State Rams: Moby Arena, opened in 1966Its small (holds 8,745) and older, but it gets extremely loud at times, even though the Rams have averaged just under half-capacity over the past couple years. The students are right on top of the players, and coach Larry Eustachys team has a different mindset and style at home. One coach described the Rams as tough, physical and nasty in their building. Eustachy is also wild on the sidelines, which gets the crowd going.Fun fact: The arena was the setting for the 1976 movie One on One, starring Robbie Benson, in which he played a basketball standout from Colorado named Henry Steele.6. Boise State Broncos:?Taco Bell Arena, opened in 1982 Coach Leon Rice has done a terrific job the past few years with the program, butt it still hasnt resulted in sellout crowds.dddddddddddd In 2015, the Broncs averaged 5,775 fans. Last season saw a slight increase to 6,270. The place holds more than 12,000. Its middle-of-the-road in terms of the toughest venues in the conference.Fun fact: The most memorable play in the arena came when UCLA point guard Tyus Edney went the length of the court to beat Missouri in the 1995 NCAA tournament. The Bruins went on to win the national title.5. UNLV Rebels: Thomas & Mack Center, opened in 1983 It obviously hasnt been what it was back in the 90s when Jerry Tarkanian made it the hottest ticket in a city full of them. The place holds more than 18,000 and is currently undergoing a $72.5 million modernization project, which includes a 2,500-square foot observation deck that overlooks the Las Vegas Strip. When Tark had it rolling, this place was as high-powered as just about any in the country.Fun fact: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar swished a skyhook against the Utah Jazz and passed Wilt Chamberlain as the NBAs all-time leading scorer in the building in 1984.4. Utah State Aggies: Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, opened in 1970 When the Aggies are winning, the student section is as good as just about any in the league. The 10,270 in Logan are cramped, clad in navy blue, and loud. The Aggies have won nearly 81 percent of their games in this building since it opened, and even though Utah State struggled last season, fans still came -- nearly 9,000 per home contest.Fun fact: The arena was named for Dee Glen Smith, the founder of Smiths Food & Drug.3. Wyoming Cowboys: Arena-Auditorium, opened in 1982 The elevation makes it extremely difficult to play in the Dome of Doom in Laramie. The place holds 11,612, and the winter weather doesnt help matters for opposing teams making the trip. The Cowboys have won 74 percent of their home games since the building opened. The arena is currently undergoing a $30 million renovation that will feature expansive courtside seating.Fun fact: Its the highest Division I court in the country with an elevation of 7,220 feet.2. New Mexico Lobos: WisePies Arena aka The Pit, opened in 1966 The Pit, which crams in nearly 15,000, is regarded as one of the top venues in the nation and ranked in the top five in attendance 16 times in the first 20 years of its existence. It gets mind-numbingly loud, the altitude (more than 5,300 feet) is extremely difficult for opponents, and the building is 37 feet below street level (hence the name). The Lobos are 708-162 in the building, an 81 percent clip.Fun fact: The St. Petersburg Times conducted a study of decibel levels at collegiate basketball arenas during the 1988-89 season, and the Lobos game against Arizona registered the loudest at 118 decibels.1. San Diego State Aztecs: Viejas Arena, opened in 1997 The venue is built into a canyon hillside and holds more than 12,000. Coach Steve Fisher has created a home environment that rocks. The Show is one of the top student sections in the country, and this is one of my favorite places to catch a game. The Aztecs sold out all 20 home games last season and ranked 29th in the nation in attendance.Fun fact: Viejas Arena sits in the schools old football stadium, the Aztec Bowl. There are concrete bleachers on either side of one parking lot. ' ' '