Bison Football

Stellar Senior Season Earns Opportunity for Shanley’s Gores at NDSU

Earned a preferred walk-on offer

FARGO, N.D — When you have a big senior season like Shanley’s John Gores did it usually sparks some interest at the next level. The receiver had 88 receptions for 1269 yards and 10 touchdowns with the Deacons, who fell in the state semifinals to Sheyenne. Gores had three division one preferred walk-on opportunities from St Thomas, North Dakota and…

NDSU Football Players Holding Themselves Accountable After First Loss

Bison suffered their fourth loss in two seasons

FARGO, N.D — North Dakota State football finds itself in unfamiliar territory once again after coming off a loss. Not only did an eight-game win streak end, it became just the fourth defeat in the last two seasons. Before that, it was 39 in a row dating back to the 2017 season. The seniors on this year’s squad have seen…

NDSU Football Looking For More “Urgency” On Offense

Entz talked wanting to get plays off quicker

FARGO, N.D — A slow start, too many penalties and struggles in the red zone were the three biggest issues North Dakota State head coach, Matt Entz, addressed as the reasons for their eight-game win streak coming to an end  Saturday against South Dakota State. The bison allowed 24 points at the half, the most given up all season and…

NDSU’s Sigle Making Most of Opportunities On Defense

Recorded first interception in win over Indiana State

FARGO, N.D — With safety Dawson Weber out for most of Saturday’s game against Indiana State because of a targeting call it left the door open for others in the defensive secondary to get some more playing time. Cornerback Marques Sigle took advantage. The redshirt freshman added first career interception to the resume in the fourth quarter returning it 36…

Babicz Gets First TD Since Week One as NDSU’s Tight Ends Find Success in Offense

Both tight ends combined for 100 yards receiving

FARGO, N.D — North Dakota State football rides an eight-game win streak to Brookings this Saturday after a dominate 44-point offensive output against Indiana State. Part of that success came from the pass game and getting the tight ends involved. On the first drive of the game quarterback cam miller found tight end Josh Babicz twice. Once on a 55-yard…

NDSU’s Watson Continues to be Offensive Threat

Watson grabbing NFL's attention

FARGO, N.D — Its the biggest week on North Dakota State football’s calendar looking  to take back the Dakota Marker from South Dakota state.. In order to do that, receiver Christian Watson  will continue to be a key part in the offense. Watson has gone four straight games catching a touchdown pass. The All-American already has six scores on the…

NDSU Football Has Offensive Explosion Against Indiana State

Bison beat Sycamores 44-2 behind 477 yards of total offense

FARGO, N.D. — An offensive explosion for North Dakota State football totaling 477 yards and scoring on the first four possessions on the way to a 44-2 victory over Indiana State  to extend their win streak to eight games. Of those 477 yards, 292 yards of them came on the ground including 155 from running back Kobe Johnson, who produced…

NDSU Football Players Believe in Both Quarterbacks to Get Job Done

No official decision on who starts at the position Saturday between Cam Miller and Quincy Patterson

FARGO, N.D — As North Dakota State football looks to get win number eight on the year against Indiana State Saturday, there are still many questions left unanswered especially at the quarterback position. Head coach Matt Entz wouldn’t name a starter saying the coaching staff is waiting to see about the health of Quincy Patterson’s shoulder, who was replaced in…

NDSU’s Sproles’ Patience Paid Off Catching First Touchdown in Two Seasons

Senior caught first TD since 2019; the game-tying score against Missouri State

FARGO, N.D — Two years since North Dakota State receiver Phoenix Sproles made reservations for six in the end zone. It all finally changed last weekend catching the game-tying touchdown against Missouri State off a play called Alabama y. It was certainly a moment that needed some time to take in, so much so, Sproles laid out on the field…

No Decision On QB Switch for NDSU; Defense Needs To Practice Better

Top storylines for head coach Matt Entz's Monday press conference

FARGO, N.D — There was a lot to unpack from North Dakota State football head coach Matt Entz’s press conference. After starting quarterback Quincy Patterson was replaced in the third quarter by back-up Cam Miller which led to the question being asked: is that a permanent change? The answer: no official decision has been made. Right now, the approach is…