Bison Football

Round Table: NDSU Faces Rival UNI in First Road Test

he Bison will face a UNI defense that has shut out each of its last two opponents

FARGO, N.D. —NDSU football hits the road for its first away game of the season. The Bison will face a UNI defense that has shut out each of its last two opponents. The KVRR sports team analyzes what it will take to top the Panthers and how the Bison will adjust to the UNI-Dome noise. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra,…

NDSU Dakota Marker Victory Holds Extra Meaning

NDSU reclaimed the 75-pound trophy from SDSU

FARGO, N.D. — When the final few seconds ticked off the game clock yesterday, it was the Bison racing to proudly lift the Dakota Marker. NDSU reclaimed the 75-pound trophy that had resided in Brookings, South Dakota for the last two years. The 21-17 win didn’t come easy for the Bison, though. In fact, SDSU led by three heading into…

NDSU’s Jabril Cox Off to a Hot Start in 2018

Cox is the first player since 1967 to have a pick-six in back-to-back games

FARGO, N.D. — Sophomore Bison Jabril Cox is off to a hot start to the 2018 season. Number 42 returned an interception 36-yards for a touchdown in Saturday’s win over Delaware. The week prior, he had another pick-six, returning a 43-yard interception. Cox is the first player since 1967 to have a pick-six in back-to-back games. Cox also has fifteen…

NDSU Hatching Game Plan for Senior-Driven Blue Hens Team

This marks first meeting between NDSU and Delaware

FARGO, N.D. —North Dakota State football is in the midst of hatching up a game plan for its final non-conference contest against Delaware. The Blue Hens have yet to roost at the Fargodome. In fact, these two teams have yet to match up in program history. The 6-time National champs from Delaware head to the Peace Gardens State at 2-0….

NDSU Learns Offensive Lessons After North Alabama Contest

The Bison had just 43 yards on 14 carries in the first two quarters

FARGO, N.D. — North Alabama may be new to the FCS program, but they certainly didn’t play like it against the top ranked Bison. NDSU’s powerful run game was slowed drastically by the Lions’ defense in the first half. The Bison had just 43 yards on 14 carries in the first two quarters. That’s roughly three yards per carry. The…

Bison Defense Leads NDSU to Victory Over North Alabama

No. 1-ranked North Dakota State improved to 2-0 on the football season

FARGO, N.D. – (NDSU ATHLETICS) No. 1-ranked North Dakota State improved to 2-0 on the football season with a 38-7 victory over North Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 15, before a crowd of 18,557 at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. Starting quarterback Easton Stick went 10 of 17 passing for 162 yards and one touchdown while rushing for another score. Bruce Anderson rushed…

HIGHLIGHTS: NDSU Comes Out on Top Over Cal Poly in Season Opener

Bruce Anderson rushed for a career-high 185 yards and two touchdowns

FARGO, N.D. – (NDSU Athletics) Bruce Anderson rushed for a career-high 185 yards and two touchdowns as No. 1-ranked North Dakota State rolled to a 49-3 victory over Cal Poly in the football season opener for both teams Saturday, Sept. 1. Lance Dunn tied a career high with three rushing touchdowns for the Bison, who had seven ball carriers combine for…

KVRR Round Table: Bison Football Home Opener Preview

NDSU Kicks off season against Cal Poly on Saturday.

FARGO, N.D. — The NDSU football team will look to defend its national championship starting Saturday when they host Cal Poly. The Bison bring back a ton of talent on both sides of the field and will be trying to stop the Cal Poly triple-option offense on Saturday. The KVRR sports team breaks down Saturday’s matchup and gives some insight…

NDSU Names Holden Hotchkiss Backup QB Heading into Season Opener

Hotchkiss battled redshirt freshman Noah Sanders for the backup gig

FARGO, N.D. —  When Carson Wentz went down with a broken wrist in 2015 while at NDSU, there was no question Easton Stick would step off the sideline and into the spotlight to replace him as the backup. Fast forward to this season, and it wasn’t as clear cut who would be first in line to backup Stick. This week…

NDSU Football Names Captains for 2018 Campaign

Six players earn the honor for the herd.

FARGO, N.D. — Next week is game week for North Dakota State and much of college football. As the Bison look to defend yet another national championship, they’ve named their team captains. There are six players earning the honor for the herd. On the defensive side of the ball, safety Robbie Grimsley was a second–team All–American last year. Levi Jordheim is…