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NCHC Delays Start To Regular Season

Schools won't play their first games of the season until November 20th at the earliest

September 10, 2020

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On Thursday afternoon, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced they will delay the start of their season until November 20th at the earliest. The conference includes North Dakota and Minnesota. National Collegiate Hockey Conference Release: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – After thorough discussion and thoughtful planning over the past few months, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) has announced a delay…

Rothsay, NDSU Athletics Mourn Passing of Jordan Aaberg

Passed away at 29 after collapsing at home

September 9, 2020

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ROTHSAY, Minn. — North Dakota State Athletics and the Rothsay community mourn the loss of former basketball player, Jordan Aaberg, who passed away unexpectedly this morning collapsing at his home. He was just 29. Aaberg was a standout for the Tigers averaging a double-double his senior season. Leading them to their first little eight conference championship in 13 years. With…

Two Bison NFL Hopefuls Waived

Broncos' Derek Tuszka and Jaguars' Ben Ellefson didn't make final roster cuts on Saturday

September 5, 2020

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FARGO, ND – Former Bison Football standouts Derek Tuszka and Ben Ellefson were waived by their NFL teams in the final roster cuts, which trim teams down to 53 players. Tuzska was taken in the seventh round by the Denver Broncos and signed to four year contract worth $3.37 million shortly after. The Jacksonville Jaguars picked up Ellefson as an…

UND Football Returns to the Practice Field

Workouts had been paused since August 17th

September 3, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — If these were normal times, North Dakota football would playing their opening game with Valparaiso in Grand Forks on Thursday. Instead, it is the first day the Fighting Hawks are on the practice field for the first time since the athletic department paused all workouts on August 17th. Its part of the NCAA’s rule for programs…

Stats Perform Fcs Preseason All America 2020

Five Bison on Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team

September 2, 2020

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CHICAGO – (NDSU Athletic) North Dakota State had five players named to the Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team announced Wednesday, Sept. 2, featuring some of the top players in the Football Championship Subdivision. NDSU sophomore quarterback Trey Lance and senior left tackle Dillon Radunz were named to the first team, senior right tackle Cordell Volson and linebacker Jackson Hankey were named to the second team, and junior…

Red River Valley Fair to host Bison Showcase Game Tailgating Party

September 2, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The Red River Valley Fair is hosting a tailgate party for the Bison Showcase Game on October 3. Tailgaters can reserve parking lot spots starting September 8 at 9 a.m. The spots are first-come-first-serve. Tailgaters can park a vehicle on Friday, October 2 at 5 p.m., but must remain with the vehicle at all times. Otherwise, the gates will…

Fargodome to Allow 10K Fans for Central Arkansas Game

Game scheduled for Oct. 3

September 1, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State’s home football game scheduled for Oct. 3 against Central Arkansas will be played in front of a reduced crowd along with other measures intended to provide a safe game day environment. Spectator seating capacity will be 10,000 according to the game day procedures developed in a collaborative effort between the Fargodome, City of Fargo,…

President Trump meets with Kevin Warren to push for fall Big Ten football season

September 1, 2020

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MINNEAPOLIS – (FOX 9) President Donald Trump wants college football to be played across the country this fall, so much that he flew to meet with Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren on Tuesday about it. According to reports released Monday, Big Ten presidents and chancellors voted 11-3 in early August in favor of postponing fall sports due to concerns with…

Former Bison Shepherd Looking to Make Most of Second Chance With Green Bay Packers

Was cut halfway through rookie season; signed to practice squad

August 31, 2020

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GREEN BAY, Wisc. — Former Bison receiver, Darrius Shepherd, was the Cinderella story of Green Bay Packers Training Camp in 2019. Going undrafted, shepherd made the roster off a mini camp invite. After being cut halfway through his rookie season, the Packers are giving him a second chance. While the roster spot is not guaranteed, getting signed through the practice…

MIAC Postpones Competition Until January

Includes Winter Sports

August 31, 2020

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MOORHEAD, MINN. (8/31/20)— (CONCORDIA ATHLETICS) The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference office announced that all athletic competition has been postponed until January of 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This latest decision includes all winter sports as well as golf and tennis which were not included in the initial postponement of all medium and high contact fall sports that came out…