FARGO (KVRR) – Time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week! You can vote on KVRR Sports Instagram and X (Twitter) and KVRR Facebook. We will reveal the winner on Monday night. NOMINEES: Brayden Kvamme makes the hustle play by diving to 1st base to get the out | Moorhead Legion Baseball Colin Taggart throws the runner…
GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – The Division I Committee of Infractions with the NCAA announced that the North Dakota football program has been hit with tampering violations and have been penalized. This stems from impermissible, recruiting conversations between assistant coach Travis Stepps and a recruit that had not entered the transfer portal. NCAA statement: “Stepps agreed that he knew the student-athlete…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The pipeline from Moorhead to Minneapolis is getting crowded. At this point, you may as well call them the Minnesota Golden Spuds. On Wednesday, May 13, Moorhead defensive back and wide receiver Zak Walker announced his commitment to continue his football career at the University of Minnesota, becoming the fourth Spud in the Class of 2027 to…
FARGO (KVRR) – Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports is reporting that the NCAA Football Oversight Committee has moved forward with the notion to eliminate the two-year postseason probation period for transitioning FCS programs to the FBS level. If the changes are adopted, this would make North Dakota State bowl eligible in 2026. The Bison joined the Mountain West conference earlier…
PHOTO/RUSSELL HONS GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS)– The University of North Dakota announced on Thursday, April 30, 2026 the discontinuation of its men’s and women’s tennis programs effective immediately. “This is a difficult day for our department and our community,” said Director of Athletics Bill Chaves. “Over the past five years, Division I athletics has experienced more change than the previous…
ATLANTA, Ga. (KVRR) — After rewriting the record books at Minnesota State Moorhead, Jack Strand is getting his shot at the next level. The former Dragons quarterback is signing with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft, bringing months of anticipation and preparation to a moment he’s envisioned for years. “Once that call came…
PITTSBURGH, PA (KVRR) – Cole Payton adds his name to the list of quarterbacks drafted from North Dakota State University. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Payton with the 178th pick in the 5th round Saturday. “Yeah, I mean, it was tough. It wasn’t easy for sure,” Payton said. “Being the competitor I am, I just love football. And so it was…
PITTSBURGH, PA (KVRR) – Bryce Lance heard his name called on day three of the 2026 NFL Draft Saturday. The New Orleans Saints selected Lance with the 136th pick in the 4th round, marking a milestone moment in one of the most accomplished careers in North Dakota State history. “This means everything, man,” Lance said. “I’m ready to give this…
FARGO (KVRR) – Gavin Lindberg is coming home—and he’s not coming alone. The former Moorhead Spud is transferring to North Dakota after two seasons at Colorado College, where he tallied 31 points on 11 goals and 20 assists. The move became official early Thursday morning, first reported by Tyler Young. But beyond the numbers and the roster impact, this transfer carries something…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (COBBERS ATHLETICS)—Concordia College and Moorhead High School longtime athletic play-by-play announcer Larry Knutson announced that he is retiring from broadcasting Cobber and Spud games. “It’s been my big honor to call as many games as I have and been involved with as many student-athletes, family members, coaches and administrators as I have – it’s time for me to…
