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Jon Gruden’s Hiring Could be Good News for NDSU Draft Hopefuls

Gruden referred to North Dakota State as a "five-star operation" when he was in Fargo last April
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FARGO, N.D. — Jon Gruden held his introductory press conference as the Oakland Raiders head coach on Tuesday. Gruden’s hiring could be great news for North Dakota State football players hoping to get taken in the draft, because Gruden has nothing but nice things to say about the University. “I think what my observation is is that this is not…
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Bison Men’s Basketball Looking to Improve Consistency

NDSU is 9-7 on the season
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FARGO, N.D. — NDSU men’s basketball dodged an 0-2 conference start on Saturday by upsetting South Dakota. The Bison return home this week with match ups against Denver and Oral Roberts. Dave Richman’s team has been plagued with inconsistencies. Richman wants his team to focus on playing a complete 40 minutes. “Sometimes I think we get into the mentality that we’re…
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Former Pro Bowl CB Finnegan Talks his Route from FCS to NFL

Finnegan competed in a Pizza Hut Delivery Challenge during halftime of the FCS National Championship game
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FRISCO, Texas — For at least 19 North Dakota State football players, the FCS National Championship game was their final game for the Herd. A few of them may never play football again, and a few may go on to play professionally. No one from the state of North Dakota needs reminding that players can succeed at every level after…
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Leach Reverses Way to HS Play of the Week Honors

Congrats to Aiden Leach for winning AM FAM HS POTW
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FARGO, N.D. — The winner of the DJ Colter – Ken Kraft agency high school play of the week comes from DGF. Tanner Tahran drives through four Spuds, dumps off a pass for Aiden Leach, and Leach gets the reverse bucket to go. Nice combination of talent with the great pass and the strong finish. Congratulations to DGF boys basketball, winners of…
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HS Basketball Roundup: Deacon Boys, Girls Defeat Fargo North

Deacon Boys improve to 6-3 on the season.
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FARGO, N.D. — The Shanley Deacons battled back in the second half to beat Fargo North on Monday night 62-48. The Deacons improve to 6-3 on the season while the Spartans fall to 2-7. In girls basketball, the Deacons also defeated the Spartans 75-45. Reile Payne led Shanley with 20 points. Hadley Huber chipped in another 18 in the victory….
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MSUM Women’s Basketball Defeat the University of Mary, 67-56

MSUM men's basketball fell to the University of Mary 77-65
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MOORHEAD, Minn. – (MSUM Athletics) The Minnesota State University Moorhead women’s basketball team pulled away in the fourth quarter on its way to a 67-56 win over the University of Mary in action Saturday at the Nemzek Fieldhouse in Moorhead, Minn. The MSUM men’s basketball team also took the court on Saturday. Junior guard Travaun Coad recorded his second straight double-double…
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Bison Win 6th Division 1 Football Title

This is the Bison sixth National Championship in the past seven years and the 14th overall.
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Frisco, TX — The North Dakota State University Bison collected their 6th Division 1 FCS title. They defeated James Madison University 17-13 in the title game at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Quarterback Easton Stick was named the games Most Valuable Player. This is the Bison sixth National Championship in the past seven years and the 14th overall. We’ll have…
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FCS Championship Breakdown: NDSU vs. James Madison

KVRR Sports anchors Keith Albertson and Jeremy Klein break down all the keys to the matchup between NDSU and James Madison
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FRISCO, Texas — The 2018 FCS National Championship features a showdown between the top two scoring defenses in the country. North Dakota State and James Madison are in a rematch from last year’s semifinal in Fargo, N.D. KVRR Sports anchors Keith Albertson and Jeremy Klein break down the matchup piece by piece to label who has the advantage before Saturday’s…
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The Best Sound from Frisco: NDSU, JMU Players Prepare for Title Game

Both teams have experience in the National Championship
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FRISCO, Texas — North Dakota State and James Madison players have experience in dealing with the media in championship week. Watch the video to hear some of the best responses from players on both teams. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Bison, James Madison, JMU, NDSU, North Dakota State
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Frisco Businesses Thrive (Again) with Bison Fans in Town

NDSU and James Madison showdown on Saturday for the National Title.
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FRISCO, Texas — Just 12 months ago, businesses in Frisco, Texas experienced the month of January without North Dakota State fans for the first time since 2010. They definitely noticed a change. “Obviously, there were not as many people,” Tight Ends Marketing Manager Brittany Foster said. “I think a lot of them had purchased their tickets before hand.” In just…