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Little Things Expected to Play Big Role in FCS Championship

Both teams are emphasizing ball security and minimizing mistakes

FRISCO, Texas — North Dakota State and James Madison boast the two best defenses in FCS, and they bring two of the best offenses along with it. Many of the players believe the FCS championship game is going to come down to the details. Student-athletes from both teams cite ball security, success on third down and special teams as potential…

NDSU Football Fans Begin to Settle in to Frisco Prior to Title Game

Bison Fans ready to cheer on NDSU.

FRISCO, Texas — North Dakota State fans continued to flock down to Texas for the upcoming FCS national championship game. Fans made the trip down by all forms of transportation, whether it be through the air or by land. “It is unbelievable. I think it says a lot about North Dakota and the Bison as a whole,” Brett Goehner said….

NDSU Football: Dukes Expect A Dog Fight Despite Bison Injuries

NDSU's Jalaan Wimbush and Jaylen Allison left the semifinal against Sam Houston State with injuries

FRISCO, T.X. —The Bison Cornerbacks are not as fresh as they would like to be heading into Saturday’s FCS championship game. Jalaan Wimbush and Jaylen Allison left the semifinal against Sam Houston State with injuries. It appears as though Wimbush will play in Saturday’s matchup against James Madison, but Allison’s status is still up in the air. Although the Dukes…

A Look Back: What the Bison were saying about their Defense in August

The success NDSU has found on the defensive side of the ball comes as no surprise

FRISCO, Texas — Defense has always been a staple of a good North Dakota State football team. The Bison have given up 11.5 points per game this season, the second-lowest mark in the country. Watch the video to hear what players were saying about the defense one month before it took the field in a game setting. Categories: College, Top…

Jabril Cox Playing Beyond his Years as Championship Game Approaches

The redshirt freshman leads the Bison in tackles

We all know the last time NDSU and James Madison met up, it didn’t go well for the Herd. Two key defensive pieces were absent down the stretch in 2016, Nick DeLuca and Nate Tanguay. Their presence this season makes a big difference. But there is another Code Green standout who didn’t play a factor in last year’s playoffs, redshirt…

NDSU MBB Ready for Conference Opener in Competitive Summit League

The Bison host South Dakota State on Wednesday

FARGO, N.D. — The Bison men’s basketball team begins conference play on Wednesday with South Dakota State in town. The Jackrabbits have one of the most productive scorers in Division I, Mike Daum. NDSU coach Dave Richman says he knows shutting Daum down completely is not really an option. He just wants his team to minimize Daum’s impact, to give his…

NDSU Not Embracing underdog role as Two-Seed against Defending Champs

The Bison leave for Frisco on Wednesday morning

FARGO, N.D. — On Wednesday morning, NDSU football catches a flight south for the winter for the annual pilgrimage to Frisco, Texas. The Bison did take a year off last season, failing to make the FCS Final for the first time since 2010. Now, they have to get past the same James Madison team that eliminated them in Fargo last…

Moorhead Native, Will Borgen Selected to USA Olympic Hockey Team

Will Borgen is one of two players from the NCHC on the USA Olympic team.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The United States released the roster for this winter Olympic team. On it is former Moorhead Spud defense man and current St. Cloud State Husky Junior Will Borgen. Borgen has a goal and seven assists for the top ranked Huskies so far this season. He also was a member of team USA’s world junior team back in 2015-16….

Schmidt Scores Play of the Week Honors

Congrats to Austin Schmidt for winning AM FAM HS POTW

FARGO, N.D. — The winner of the DJ Colter – Ken Kraft high school play of the week comes from the ice. Davies hockey’s Austin Schmidt patrolling through a couple defenders, then he goes backhand past the net minder Great goal from the Eagles! Congrats to Austin Schmidt on winning this weeks DJ Colter-Ken Kraft high school play of the week….

NDSU Football Gear up for Tough James Madison Matchup

Bison going for sixth title in seven years.

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State has plenty on the line coming up on Saturday. The Bison will be going for their sixth national title in the last seven years. In order to do that they will have to take down the defending champs and the team that ended their campaign last season in James Madison. No team has beaten the…