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NDSU LB Jabril Cox Excited for Opportunity to Play with his Brother

Jasir Cox is a freshman for the Herd

Sophomore linebacker Jabril Cox returns to North Dakota State after leading the team in tackles last season, and now he is joined by his brother. Jasir Cox is a freshman with big shoes to fill. He followed his older brother to NDSU, but the two haven’t actually spent much time playing together. “It’s amazing having my younger brother on the…

NDSU Superlatives: Bison FB Players Show off their ‘Mean Mugs’

North Dakota State players up the intimidation level by staring down the camera.

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football needs to only point to its six championships in the last seven years to intimidate opponents. At the team’s media day on Wednesday, the players were asked to show off their best stare-downs or ‘mean mugs’ at the camera. Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Bison, Football, INTIMIDATION, Mean Mugs, NDSU, North Dakota…

USD Will Play Wisconsin In 2024

USD plays in the Football Championship Subdivision, while Wisconsin is a Big Ten program in the upper-tier Football Bowl Subdivision.

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — The University of South Dakota has scheduled a football game against Wisconsin in 2024. USD plays in the Football Championship Subdivision, while Wisconsin is a Big Ten program in the upper-tier Football Bowl Subdivision. The game is scheduled for Sept. 21, 2024, in Madison Wisconsin. The Coyotes and Badgers last played in 2011. They also met…

NDSU Offense Expecting Bigger Role in 2018

The Bison return a large group of starters

FARGO, N.D. — The defending FCS champions held their media day on Wednesday. At this time last year, the theme was bouncing back after the championship streak ended. Now, the emphasis is on the large class of seniors beginning their run at another title. The Bison always put defense first; They stand very firmly behind the ideal that the opposing…

RedHawks Drop Rubber Game after Pitching Struggles Continue

D.J. Brown did not make it out of the third inning in the loss

FARGO, N.D. — The RedHawks’ bats could not get going early enough in their rubber game against Chicago. They were held scoreless through the first four innings before scoring eight by the game’s end. It wasn’t enough as the Dogs put a nine-spot on the board, six of which came against starting pitcher D.J. Brown. The RedHawks finished the homestand…

Bison Football Throw on Pads For First Time in Fall Camp

NDSU opens the season with Cal Poly.

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU football threw on pads Tuesday morning at practice for the first time of fall camp. Of course the mantra has not changed with the Bison. Goals are still the same aiming for conference and national titles. This roster could be the best that Fargo has ever seen from the green and gold as the team is really…

NDSU at No. 1 in STATS FCS Preseason Poll

Bison with 151 of 157 first-place votes.

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – Defending national champion North Dakota State was ranked No. 1 in the STATS FCS Preseason Top 25 media poll released Monday, Aug. 6. The Bison garnered 151 of the 157 first-place votes. No. 2 James Madison, the national runner-up a year ago, took the remaining six first-place votes. National semifinalists South Dakota State and Sam…

Energized Fighting Hawks Football Ready for New Campaign

UND football opens season at home for first time since 2013.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Last season’s 3–8 finish obviously fell below the University of North Dakota football’s expectations. This year’s team already feels different. “We’re energized,” running back John Santiago said. His buddy Brady Oliveira agrees with Santiago. “I’ve never seen so much excitement and energy on the practice field,” Oliveira stated. Just four practices into the season , the…

Bison Seniors Nostalgic Heading into Final Season

Bruce Anderson and Robbie Grimsley open up about their last time starting fall camp

FARGO, N.D. — Football season never really ends for North Dakota State. After the playoffs in January, there is a little time off before spring practices. Then there are summer workouts, and now Friday marked the first day of fall camp. The Bison bring back a loaded class of 23 seniors looking to defend their national title. But for many of…

NDSU DE Menard Back on Buck Buchanan Watch List

Safety Robbie Grimsley is also on the watch list for the top defensive player in the FCS.

FARGO, N.D. — At this time last season, North Dakota State defensive end Greg Menard was named to the Buck Buchanan Watch List, awarded to the top defensive player in the FCS. He tore his ACL later that month and missed the entire season. After using his redshirt, Menard is back on the Buchanan watch list for his senior season….