The Bemidji State University football team has been picked to finished third in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference’s North Division and eighth overall in the 2014 NSIC Preseason Coaches’ Poll announced today by league officials. In addition, BSU sophomore wide receiver and return specialist Juwaan Richard (WR, 6-0, 170, So., Schaumberg, Ill / Schaumberg HS) as well as senior safety Scott Christensen (S, 6-0, 200, Sr., Stockbridge, Ga. / Dutchtown HS) were recognized as preseason players to watch.

Head coach Jeff Tesch enters his 19th season at Bemidji State and owns a 116-79 career record. His Beavers open the season a week from tomorrow at Wayne State in a 1pm kickoff. All BSU Football games can be heard on the Beaver Radio Network