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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…

Antics Continue as RedHawks Fall to Chicago

Series finale is on Wednesday.

FARGO, N.D. — It was another interesting night at Newman Outdoor Field with more ejections but Chicago eventually took the win 12-7. Trey Vara hit a grand slam in the second inning to give the Dogs an early lead and they never looked back. The RedHawks will look to grab the series victory on Wednesday night. First pitch is set…

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…

Former Bison DeLuca Transitioning to TE with Titans

Tennessee's first preseason game is Thursday at Green Bay.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NDSU linebacker Nick DeLuca is fighting for a roster spot with the Tennessee Titans, but on the offensive side of the ball. The Omaha native has been making the transition to tight end for the Titans during training camp. Head coach Mike Vrabel approached DeLuca with the idea of switching to offense to give the former…

RedHawks Squeak Past Chicago 4-3

Fargo-Moorhead takes the series opener

FARGO, N.D. — The RedHawks utilized small-ball to get the 4-3 win against Chicago Monday night. Fargo-Moorhead scored on a sac fly in the second inning and the eventual game-winning run came on a dropped third strike in the seventh inning. Brandon Barker threw 6.1 innings, giving up three runs on five hits. Tim Colwell was the only RedHawk with…

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…

RedHawks Salvage Series with Sunday Win

RedHawks smash three homers in victory over Cleburne.

FARGO, N.D. (RedHawks Baseball) — Michael Tamburino struck out six and gave up just two runs over 5.1 innings in his RedHawks debut and the bats came alive for three home runs as Fargo-Moorhead defeated the Cleburne Railroaders 7-4 on Sunday afternoon. Tamburino, who was acquired by the RedHawks in a trade with Lincoln yesterday, gave up one run each…