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When former University of Miami quarterback Kevin Olsen announced his intention to transfer to Towson on social media Thursday, he attached a message that read, "A second chance."

The Ravens are hosting Eastern Illinois quarterback Jimmy Garappolo, Florida State wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, Utah cornerback Keith McGill and Cal outside linebacker Khairi Fortt for official visits today, according to league sources.

Towson is fully aware that North Dakota State is the prohibitive favorite in Saturday's Football Championship Subdivision title game. The Bison have won their past 23 games heading into the 2 p.m. final at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

The Towson football team has already set benchmarks that will be difficult to match or exceed in future years: a single-season record of 12 victories, two NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoff wins and the program's first-ever appearance in the tournament semifinals.

Terrance West was more than happy to miss out on the FCS' top individual honor if it meant winning a greater prize.

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Terrance West had an FCS playoff-record 354 yards and five touchdowns on 39 carries Friday night as the Tigers advanced to the FCS semifinals with a 49-39 win over No. 2 Eastern Illinois at snowy O'Brien Field.

The way Arione Scott and Andre Dessenberg see it, Saturday's performance in the Towson football team's rout of Fordham is what they had been working for.

Snow, short week, travel affect Towson's preparation for Eastern Illinois