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NDSU Hoping to Slow Down Western Illinois’ Passing Game

The Bison allow the fewest passing yards in the country.

FARGO, N.D. — At 6-0 on the season, North Dakota State football has plenty of strengths. The Bison allow the fewest passing yards in the country at 109 per game. No. 10 Western Illinois is in town on Saturday with the goal of putting up a lopsided figure in that category. The Leathernecks are third in the Missouri Valley Football…

UND Athletic Director Brian Faison Retiring on Dec. 31

Faison oversaw 14 regular-season conference titles and a men's hockey national championship in his 10 years as A.D.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — There are only two-and-a-half months left in the Brian Faison era of UND athletics. Tuesday morning, Faison announced his plan to retire as Athletic Director at the end of the year. Ten years ago when he took over as the A.D. the athletics department looked very different. 14 regular-season conference title banners now hang at UND that…

UND Hockey: Mismash, Johnson Earn Individual Awards After St. Lawrence Sweep

Grant Mismash is the NCHC Rookie of the Week. Cam Johnson is the NCHC Goaltender of the week

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics) – University of North Dakota senior goaltender Cam Johnson and freshman forward Grant Mismash both received National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) honors on Monday afternoon when the conference announced its weekly individual awards. Johnson was named the NCHC Goaltender of the Week and Mismash was the NCHC Rookie of the Week after the Fighting Hawks skated to a…

UND QB Studsrud Questionable for Sacramento State Game

Brad Heidlebaugh and Andrew Zimmerman shared time last week at quarterback.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND football continues to struggle on the road this season. The Hawks fell at Montana for the team’s fourth consecutive road loss. But they were without a key piece of their offense. Senior Quarterback Keaton Studsrud did not play in the teams 41-17 loss. Sophomore Brad Heidlebaugh and Junior Andrew Zimmerman both saw snaps for North Dakota….

NDSU’s Jabril Cox Recognized at FCS Freshman of the Week

Cox made seven solo tackles, including two sacks, in Saturday's OT win against Youngstown State

FARGO, N.D. — Redshirt freshman Jabril Cox was a player the bison were excited about all offseason. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound linebacker is extremely athletic and capable of becoming a big play-maker; The Bison just thought they might have to wait longer for him to make such a big impact. Cox is the first NDSU football player in the division-I era to…

Pedersen Hits Game-Winning Field Goal in Overtime, Bison Remain Undefeated

Easton Stick rushed for 172 yards in the Herd's overtime win.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (NDSU Athletics) – Cam Pedersen’s 36-yard field goal in the first overtime lifted No. 2-ranked North Dakota State to a 27-24 victory over eighth-ranked Youngstown State in the Missouri Valley Football Conference on Saturday, Oct. 14, before a crowd of 16,408 at Stambaugh Stadium. Quarterback Easton Stick accounted for 172 all-purpose yards including an 80-yard touchdown run on…

Six Different Players Score, UND Hockey sweeps St. Lawrence

Grant Mismash scores first collegiate goal in UND win.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Eighth-ranked North Dakota hockey downed St. Lawrence 6-1 on Saturday to complete its first series sweep of the season at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. Six different players scored for the Fighting Hawks including freshman Grant Mismash. Mismash’s goal was the first of his collegiate career. Colton Poolman and Joel Janatuinen both chipped in a pair of assists…

MSUM Football Gives Up 31 Unanswered, Fall to SCSU

MSUM falls to 2-5 overall.

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (MSUM Athletics) — The Minnesota State University Moorhead football team managed less than 200 yards of total offense in a 31-7 loss at St. Cloud State on Saturday in St. Cloud, Minn. MSUM fell to 2-5 overall and 0-3 in the NSIC North Division while St. Cloud State improved to 5-2 overall and 2-1 in the league….

KVRR Roundtable: UND Looks To Continue Success at Montana

KVRR Sports team preview the upcoming game between UND and Montana.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — For the second time this season UND football is coming off of a win. The Hawks will look to form their first winning streak of the season on the road at Montana. The Grizzlies are in the top-20 in the FCS in total offense. The KVRR sports team analyzes what the Fighting Hawks have to do…

KVRR Roundtable: Bison Set for Top-10 Showdown with Penguins

KVRR Sports team preview the upcoming game between NDSU and Youngstown State.

FARGO, N.D. — The NDSU Bison gear up for their second ranked opponent of the season when they travel to No. 8 Youngstown State. The herd come into the game ranked second. The KVRR sports team analyzes what the Bison need to do in order to come out on top of this big MVFC matchup. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra,…