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FCS Playoffs: No. 2 NDSU Hosts No. 15 Abilene Christian Saturday, December 7

ABILENE CHRISTIAN DEFEATS NORTHERN ARIZONA 24-0 IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE FCS PLAYOFFS TO ADVANCE TO PLAY NDSU.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -NDSU (10-2) knows who they will play in the FCS playoffs second round. 15-seed Abilene Christian (9-4) defeated unranked Northern Arizona Saturday 24-0. 2-seed NDSU will host Abilene Christian at 2 P.M. Saturday, December 7 at the FargoDome. THE NUMBERS*:  Offense: ACU owns the 16th ranked scoring offense at 24.8 points-per-game entering the playoffs and the 3rd…

Head Coach Bubba Schweigert to step down, move into senior administrative role with UND Athletics

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS)– University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Bill Chaves and Head Coach Bubba Schweigert jointly announced on Saturday that Schweigert will be stepping down as head coach after 11 seasons at the helm and transitioning to a senior administrative role within the athletic department as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Engagement and Mentorship. “I want…

Time to vote for the newest edition of the Chris Heise Play of the Week

FARGO (KVRR) – It is time to vote for the newest edition of the Chris Heise Play of the Week! Here are our nominees: Brekkin Hultberg’s snipe shot for Grand Forks Red River hockey Ryan Rockstad’s one-on-one clutch save for East Grand Forks One-timer goal for Fargo Force’s Finn McLaughlin Payton Hall’s title-sealing ace in the Class B volleyball state final…

Daniel Jones is signing with the Vikings after his release from the Giants, AP source says

MINNEAPOLIS (AP/KVRR) – Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Jones will join Minnesota’s practice squad less than a week after the Giants released the former No. 6 overall draft pick, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of…

UND to search for new women’s soccer head coach; previous coach takes to social media

GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – University of North Dakota announced on Monday their decision to allow the contract of women’s soccer head coach, Chris Logan, to expire in December. On Logan’s personal X (formerly Twitter) account, he made references to an alleged Title IX complaint made by the soccer program minutes after the school’s decision. “I met with Bill Chaves, Liz Jarnigan,…

Sheyenne’s volleyball defense wins Chris Heise Play of the Week

FARGO (KVRR) – It is time to crown the newest edition of the Chris Heise Play of the Week! And the winner is the Sheyenne Mustangs volleyball defense in the semifinals of the North Dakota Class A volleyball state tournament. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Play of the Week, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Chris Heise Play of the Week, Sheyenne…

Langdon Area-Munich wins 3-1 over South Prairie-Max to claim the ND Class B volleyball state championship

FARGO (KVRR) – A special moment for a special team. The Langdon Area-Munich Cardinals are the 2024 North Dakota Class B volleyball state champions after taking down South Prairie-Max 3-1 in the final. The emotions spilling out for this young squad that beat the odds coming into the season to claim the school’s first title since 2019. “There’s no better feeling….