Gov. Perry Places Friendly Wager with North Dakota Gov. Dalrymple

Gov. Rick Perry has placed a friendly wager with North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple on the outcome of this weekend's NCAA FCS Championship between Sam Houston State and North Dakota State.

"Congratulations to North Dakota State on a fine season, but I'm afraid an FCS Championship just isn't in the cards for the Bison," Gov. Perry said. "That trophy will be heading to Huntsville, as the Bearkats close out an undefeated season and add their own names to the long list of champions hailing from the Lone Star State."

Gov. Perry has wagered a box of South Texas grapefruit, while Gov. Dalrymple wagered a case of North Dakota-made Dreamfields low-carb pasta.

"The Bison have had an outstanding season and under the leadership of Coach Craig Bohl, I'm confident the Thundering Herd will bring home the national championship," Dalrymple said. "Gov. Perry tells me that his Texas grapefruit are delicious and I'm sure that a Bison victory over the Bearkats will make them even sweeter."

Kickoff for the Bearkat-Bison clash, which will be played at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas, is noon Central Time. It will be televised on ESPN2.