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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…

Carson Wentz Cleared To Play

Wentz is slated to start for the Philadelphia Eagles against Indianapolis in Week 3.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Carson Wentz has been cleared to return and is slated to start for the Philadelphia Eagles against Indianapolis in Week 3. Wentz tore his left ACL and LCL on Dec. 10, 2017 in a game against the Los Angeles Rams and had surgery three days later. Backup quarterback Nick Foles led the Eagles to their first NFL…

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…

ND Football Round Up: (2)Shanley Tops (3)Central Cass, West Fargo Picks Up First Win over Legacy

Fargo South beats Fargo North, Sheyenne tops Davies

Fargo, N.D. — Third-ranked Central Cass hosted second-ranked Shanley on Friday night. Both squads entered the contest undefeated. The Deacons topped the Squirrels 40-22. Cade Busek finished with 110 yards and 2 touchdowns rushing for the Deacons. West Fargo picked up its first win of the season with a 40-20 win over Bismarck Legacy. Despite a 0-0 score at halftime,…

Moorhead FB Drops 5OT Thriller against St. Cloud Tech

The Spuds fell to the Tigers 48-42.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Spuds were neck-and-neck with St. Cloud Tech for the entire game before it eventually went to overtime. Then it went to double-overtime. Then triple. The Spuds and Tigers played to five overtimes before St. Cloud Tech finally earned the edge, winning 48-42. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: 5OT, moorhead, MSHSL,…

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…

Play of the Week Nominees: September 14

VOTE FOR THE CHRIS HEISE HS PLAY OF THE WEEK NOMINEES

FARGO, N.D. —This week’s nominees feature action from two different sports. Two different student-athletes proved they’re willing to lay out in order to rein in play of the week honors. First up out of Shanley boys soccer, West Fargo dances through the defense. It’s a great move, but this play isn’t about him! Shanley keeper Cam Hoff makes the diving save!…