Texas State quarterback Chase Wasson (14) runs against Northern Iowa free safety Matt Tharp (25) in their NCAA Division I-AA semifinal game at Jim Wacker Field in San Marcos, Texas, on Friday, Dec. 9, 2005. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Erich Schlegel)
Northern Iowa quarterback Eric Sanders (12) throws agaisnt Texas State in the second half Friday night, Dec. 9, 2005, night at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas. (AP Photo/American-Statesman, Brian K. Diggs)
Northern Iowa wide receiver James Lingren (83) catches a Eric Sanders pass past Texas State defensiveback Daniel Varvel (13) to set up the game tying field goal against Texas State to win their NCAA Division I-AA semifinal game at Jim Wacker Field in San Marcos, Texas, on Friday, Dec. 9, 2005. Northern Iowa won 40-37 with a field goal in overtime. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Erich Schlegel)
Northern Iowa kicker Brian Wingert (49) high fives holder Adam Kos (45) after after kicking the game winning field goal against Texas State to win their NCAA Division I-AA semifinal game in overtime at Jim Wacker Field in San Marcos, Texas, on Friday, Dec. 9, 2005. Northern Iowa won 40-37 with a field goal in overtime. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Erich Schlegel)
Northern Iowa's Darin Heideman, (41), celebrates after an interception by teammate Matt Tharp ended their game against Texas State during the NCAA Division I-AA playoff game in San Marcos, Texas, on Friday, Dec. 9, 2005. Northern Iowa won in overtime 40-37. (AP Photo/Temple Daily Telegram, Andrew Nenque)