Bison Football

NDSU’s “Twin Tackles” Mostaerts to Reunite at Defensive Tackle

Will is transitioning from end to tackle this spring

FARGO, N.D — Twins Eli and Will Mostaert have been teammates for their entire lives. “Lived together, still live together right now, we’ve lived together all of our 21 years, we’ve been alive,:” Will said. We came from the same womb!” Team captains at Lakeville North high school, the twins decided to stay teammates by both committing to NDSU. “I…

NDSU’s Mathis Back Healthy This Spring After Multiple Injury Setbacks

One of returning receivers who will get opportunities this fall

FARGO, N.D — “I messed up my hip flexor. I broke my pinky. I dislocated my pinky. I broke my elbow. Tore my mcl and tore my meniscus twice. That’s it.” It’s been a long road to recovery for north Dakota state receiver Zach Mathis. Limited to just 23 games over the last four years, Mathis is finally healthy and…

Experienced O-Line Looks to Power Bison This Fall

Bison Will Return Four of Five Starters

FARGO– “It’s a huge edge, especially with being in the Missouri Valley we’re a run heavy offense and having guys like Nash, Cody return, Jalen, Jake Kubis, you know having four or five starters to return is going to be huge to how we’re going to be successful next year in the run game and not losing any running backs,”…

Former NDSU LB Jasir Cox Lands at West Virginia

Using Final Year of Eligibility to Play in Big 12

MORGANTOWN, W.V. — With intentions to play safety in his final year of eligibility, Jasir Cox has committed to West Virginia of the Big 12. Cox  was Mr. Dependable  at the outside linebacker spot  for the Bison last season finishing third on the team with 58 tackles and three interceptions. As a two year starter, Cox played in 47 career…

Watson, Volson Continue to Impress at NDSU’s Pro Day

Both worked out in front of 29 NFL Teams

FARGO, N.D — 29 NFL teams were on hand this morning to witness North Dakota state’s pro day. Defensive end Brayden Thomas, offensive lineman Cordell Volson, tight end Josh Babicz and receiver Christian Watson all looked to improve their Draft stock.. Watson is one of the fastest risers going from a mid-round pick to a top-50 lock after a top-6…

NDSU Football Holds First Spring Practice

One of 12 over the next month

FARGO, N.D — Just a month and a half ago, NDSU football was lifting their 9th FCS Championship trophy in 11 years. Now the road to Frisco 2023 officially begins as spring practice gets underway. “We’re going to have 125 kids on the roster, we can only bring 110 into camp so it’ll be very competitive, that’s something that we…

NDSU Football Starts Spring Practice

75 percent of Bison roster has not gone through spring practice

FARGO, N.D — After 25 games over a two year period North Dakota State football finally gets back in to the normal routine of development with spring practice starting up Wednesday morning. 75 percent of the roster has not been through the process where 12 practices over a month long stretch are catered just for individual improvement. While many of…

Former Bison WR Watson Shows Out At NFL Combine

Ran 4.28 40-yard dash

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Its safe to say former North Dakota State receiver Christian Watson showed out at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Watson ran a top 10 time in the 40-yard dash clocking a time of 4.28. In the broad jump, the FCS All-American leaped 4 feet 11 inches, which was the top distance among all at the position. Pro…

Former Bison Darrius Shepherd Heading On A New Football Journey

New Jersey Generals drafted him into the USFL

FARGO, N.D — With the seventh pick of the 15th round in the USFL Draft, the New Jersey Generals select Darrius Shepherd. Its a new adventure for former NDSU receiver Darrius Shepherd who goes from playing on NFL  Sunday’s to the spring in a new football league. Since leaving North Dakota State as the all-time leader in receiving yards Darrius…

Former NDSU TE Babicz Preps For NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Saturday

Babicx will play in front of NFL Scouts at the Rose Bowl

FARGO, N.D — After five years with  North Dakota State football tight end Josh Babicz is on to chase his dreams of playing in the national football league. Certainly leaving his mark both blocking and catching passes 633 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. The two-time FCS  All-American will play in the 10th annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at the granddaddy of…