Bison Football

TIM POLASEK EXCITED TO RETURN TO FARGO; READY TO LEAD BISON INTO NEW ERA

TIM POLASEK OPENS UP ABOUT WHAT RETURNING TO NDSU MEANS TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY

  FARGO, N.D. — Tim Polasek is back with the Bison and this time as NDSU’s head football coach. Polasek returns for a third stint with the Bison after coaching under Craig Bohl and Chris Kleiman. Polasek’s coaching journey took him to Iowar where he was the offensive line coach before reuniting with Bohl at Wyoming where he was the…

Matt Entz Named USC Football Assistant Head Coach for Defense / Linebackers Coach

LOS ANGELES (USC ATHLETICS)—Matt Entz, a two-time FCS national championship winning head coach, has been named USC’s assistant head coach for defense/linebackers coach, head coach Lincoln Riley announced today (Dec. 10). “Having a championship-caliber staff is instrumental to the success of our team,” said Riley. “By welcoming Matt Entz, a championship-winning head coach and outstanding defensive mind, we are bolstering our defensive staff. He is…

Matt Entz Leaving NDSU After FCS Playoffs

NDSU BISON HEAD COACH MATT ENTZ REPORTEDLY ACCEPTS NEW JOB AS LINEBACKERS COACH AT USC

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU ATHLETICS)–North Dakota State head football coach Matt Entz announced Sunday, Dec. 10, that he will resign to accept a coaching position with another Division I university playing at the FBS level. Entz will continue coaching the Bison through the FCS playoffs. NDSU (11-3) is scheduled to play at Montana in the NCAA FCS semifinals on Saturday, Dec….

Bison Dominate Rematch with Yotes Winning 45-17; Advance to FCS Semifinals

NDSU ROUTES USD 45 TO 17 TO ADVANCE TO PLAY MONTANA NEXT WEEKEND.

  VERMILLION, S.D. (KVRR)– The recipe for success of any football team is winning the three phases of the game: offense, defense and special teams. The Bison undoubtedly did that Saturday afternoon in Vermillion defeating the South Dakota Coyotes 45 to 17. On offense, the Bison put up 45 points and 563 yards. Cam Miller was as efficient as you…

NDSU Vs. South Dakota Pt. 2; Kickoff set for 1:30 P.M. Saturday

THE BISON AND YOTES WILL BATTLE FOR A TRIP TO THE SEMIFINALS ON THE LINE.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After a thrilling 35-34 win in Overtime vs. the Montana State Bobcats on Saturday, the Bison now shift their focus to the quarterfinals. NDSU will travel to Vermillion, South Dakota this Saturday for a rematch with the South Dakota Coyotes. On September 30, the Yotes walked out of the FargoDome with a 24-19 win to hand…

Bison Block Bobcats in Overtime for 35-34 Second Round Playoff Win

BOZEMAN, Mont. (NDSU ATHLETICS)- Offensive lineman Hunter Poncius blocked Montana State’s point-after-touchdown kick in overtime to lift North Dakota State a 35-34 victory in the second round of the NCAA Division I Football Championship on Saturday, Dec. 2, before a crowd of 17,247 at Bobcat Stadium. The victory moved North Dakota State (10-3) into the FCS quarterfinals for the 14th…

Bison Look to Replicate Saturday’s Performance In Regular Season Finale

THE BISON OFFENSE AND DEFENSE IMPRESSED IN SATURDAY'S WIN VS. SIU.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –The Bison all but secured a spot in the playoffs with their win over Southern Illinois last Saturday. Now they look potentially secure a top-8 seed with a win Saturday vs Northern Iowa. A big reason for the Bison success last Saturday was their performance on defense. ‘Code Green’ pitched a shutout in the second half and…

Bison Rise to No. 9 in the Polls; Take on Northern Iowa in Regular Season Finale

BISON HEAD COACH MATT ENTZ SPEAKS TO THE MEDIA MONDAY AHEAD OF THE BISON REGULAR SEASON FINALE.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota State Bison took care of business last Saturday defeating No. 11 Southern Illinois. Now, the Bison prepare to finish the regular season strong against Northern Iowa. The Bison dominated the Salukis en route to a 34-10 win to improve to 7 and 3 on the year. The Herd rushed for 217 yards, the…

Recap: Bison Lose 5th Straight to Jacks; 33-16

NDSU FALLS TO 6-3 ON THE SEASON AS THEY PREPARE FOR TWO MORE TOUGH OPPONENTS.

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KVRR) — The Bison fell to the Jackrabbits 33 to 16 on Saturday, losing their fifth straight game against the jacks in the rivalry series. In the first half, the Bison started strong. An opening drive touchdown that included a fake sneak-pass, but then missed the PAT and gave up a score on the next possession. Code Green…