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CU opponent preview: Northern Colorado aiming for FCS playoffs

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When Earnest Collins Jr. brings his football team to Boulder on Sept. 16, he's aiming for a victory.

More than anything, however, the Northern Colorado head coach is hoping his Bears leave Boulder in good shape for the following eight weeks.

This month, Buffzone.com is previewing each of Colorado's opponents, with this installment focusing on UNC, a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) team with a bigger goal than beating the Buffaloes.

"The goal is to get to the playoffs and start making some hay and move our way up the Big Sky (Conference)," Collins said.