text: Sam Houston State running back Noah Smith (6) flies through the air after he is tripped up by North Dakota State safety Dawson Weber (2) and defensive tackle Costner Ching (94) after converting a first down during the first quarter of a quarterfinal game in the NCAA FCS football playoffs on Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Huntsville. Sam Houston advanced to the semifinals with a 24-20 win. Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer / © 2021 Houston Chronicle