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NDSU Special Teams Making Steps in Right Direction

Head coach Chris Klieman is happy with the improvement he's seen from his team

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State is 2-0 after knocking off North Alabama on Saturday. The Bison struggled to get things going on offense in the first half, but a huge special teams play set them up with their first touchdown of the game. Special teams was often a weakness for the Herd last season, but that doesn’t seem to be…

NDSU Learns Offensive Lessons After North Alabama Contest

The Bison had just 43 yards on 14 carries in the first two quarters

FARGO, N.D. — North Alabama may be new to the FCS program, but they certainly didn’t play like it against the top ranked Bison. NDSU’s powerful run game was slowed drastically by the Lions’ defense in the first half. The Bison had just 43 yards on 14 carries in the first two quarters. That’s roughly three yards per carry. The…

True Freshman QB Trey Lance Rushes for 44-Yard TD in Debut

Lance is expected to redshirt this season

FARGO, N.D. — By the fourth quarter of their game against North Alabama, North Dakota State had the game pretty well wrapped up. That motivated Bison head coach Chris Klieman to put in true freshman quarterback Trey Lance. Lance only threw the ball once in his collegiate debut, but it was completed for 12 yards. The real splash he made…

Explosive First Half Lifts MSUM Football Past Northern State

The Minnesota State University Moorhead football team built a 35-7 halftime lead

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Minnesota State University Moorhead football team built a 35-7 halftime lead and went on to beat Northern State, 42-28 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference action Saturday at Scheels Field at Nemzek Stadium. MSUM is now 2-1 overall and in the NSIC North while Northern State fell to 1-2 overall and in the north. The two teams…

Bison Defense Leads NDSU to Victory Over North Alabama

No. 1-ranked North Dakota State improved to 2-0 on the football season

FARGO, N.D. – (NDSU ATHLETICS) No. 1-ranked North Dakota State improved to 2-0 on the football season with a 38-7 victory over North Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 15, before a crowd of 18,557 at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. Starting quarterback Easton Stick went 10 of 17 passing for 162 yards and one touchdown while rushing for another score. Bruce Anderson rushed…

Round Table: Keys to Victory for North Dakota against No. 5 Sam Houston State

The Fighting Hawks are 1-1 on the season.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The University of North Dakota has played games on both ends of the Division-I spectrum to open the season. They picked up a win against Mississippi Valley State in week one and then fell in their contest against FBS-ranked Washington. On Saturday, UND visits No. 5 Sam Houston State out of the FCS. KVRR Sports reporters…

NDSU Unveils New $2M Softball Facilities

Tharaldson Park was dedicated on Friday

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – With the renovations complete, North Dakota State University athletics dedicated the $2M complex at a grand opening Friday, September 14, that included renaming of the softball facility to Tharaldson Park. NDSU president Dean L. Bresciani, director of athletics Matt Larsen, Gary Tharaldson, head softball coach Darren Mueller, former Bison standout Andi (Padilla) Farnum and current…

Round Table: NDSU to Face Tough North Alabama Offense

UNA quarterback Christian Lopez has roughly 500 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Lions' first two contests

FARGO, N.D. —NDSU football welcomes FCS newcomer, North Alabama to the Fargodome this Saturday. UNA’s quarterback Christian Lopez has roughly 500 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Lions’ first two contests. The KVRR sports team breaks down how the Bison will stop Lopez and the Lions offensive attack. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Christian Lopez, FCS,…

NDSU QB Stick Awarded with Prestigious Off-The-Field Honor

Easton Stick is one of 22 college football players to be named to the Allstate Good Works Team

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State quarterback Easton Stick is widely known for his success on the gridiron. Entering this weekend, he has a 35-3 career record as a starter, and he is projected as a potential pick in next year’s NFL draft. But, Easton Stick is defined just as much by his character off the field as his playing ability…

UND Expects a Dominant Defense from Sam Houston State

The BearKats advanced to the semifinals in five of the last seven seasons

GRAND FORKS, N.D. —North Dakota had its hands full last Saturday. The unit played in front of 70,000 fans against one of the best teams in the FBS. This week…. It’s not getting any easier. UND visits a premier FCS team in Sam Houston State. The BearKats are consistently in the mix to win a national title. They’ve advanced to…