Minn. Duluth enters as the clear favorite — ranked #10 nationally in overall efficiency vs. #41 for Alas. Fairbanks.
Offensively, Minn. Duluth has the upper hand (OE #12 vs. #47).
Defensively, Minn. Duluth has the advantage (DE #9 vs. #38).
Schedule context: Minn. Duluth has faced tougher competition (SOS #8) than Alas. Fairbanks (SOS #51).