College Insider is a periodic compilation of notes, quotes and inside information from the college athletics scene and curated by Forum sports reporter Eric Peterson (epeterson@forumcomm.com).

MOORHEAD — Minnesota State Moorhead senior Gage Florence relishes games played against perennial power programs like Minnesota Duluth.

The Dragons play the No. 16-ranked Bulldogs at noon Saturday in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference football showdown at Malosky Stadium.

"Guys love playing in games like this," said Florence, from Sawyer, North Dakota. "This is why you play football."

MSUM (3-1, 2-1) is coming is coming off a disappointing 27-17 home loss against Wayne State (Neb.) last weekend, while UMD (4-0, 3-0 NSIC) is unbeaten.

“I like where our heads are at," said Florence, citing

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