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NDSU Men Open Conference Play with Win Over South Dakota

The Bison came from behind to beat the Coyotes 71-65

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) — Bison forward Deng Geu erupted for 20 points to lead the North Dakota State men’s basketball team back from a double-digit second-half deficit, earning a 71-65 win over South Dakota to open Summit League play on Saturday afternoon. The Bison outscored the Coyotes 38-21 over the final 16 minutes of the contest. NDSU trailed 49-39 with…

Former NDSU FB Players Reflect on The Previous NDSU Coaching Change

Safety Tre Dempsey and Defensive Tackle Nate Tanguay give their advice to current Bison players

FARGO, N.D. — This has been a chaotic week for the Bison football team. It started with the news that their head coach had accepted another job, and it ends with the FCS semifinal against South Dakota State, plus a whole lot in between. Last year’s senior class was the last NDSU group to experience a head coaching change. After the…

Thousands of Bison Fans Gear Up for Semifinals Showdown against South Dakota State

Some fans had thoughts of a return to Frisco in their heads

FARGO, N.D. — With another Bison playoff run in the works, former NDSU football players Matt Phillips and Scott Stoczynski knew the time had come to return to their old stomping grounds. “It was a no brainer, we had to fly in. It’s pretty unique to have a town, a state and a region come together under one green and…

Chris Klieman Accepts Job at Kansas State, Will Stay with NDSU through Playoffs

The NDSU coach is 67-6 in his five seasons with the Bison

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU football needs a new head coach for the 2019 season. The team announced Chris Klieman has accepted a job with Kansas State. Klieman just signed on to a big pay raise. He will make $2.3 million per year for six years according to K-State. That’s up from the $300,000 he’s currently making with the Bison. Even though…

Bison Focused on South Dakota State Despite Klieman News

The Bison play in the FCS Semifinal Friday night at 7:00

FARGO, N.D. — With the news of head coach Chris Klieman accepting a job at Kansas State, the team is still trying to focus on its upcoming matchup against South Dakota State. NDSU is in its eighth consecutive FCS semifinal with the matchup on Friday night. The Jackrabbits lost two games this season, one of them coming in week four…

Colgate Football Brings Experience in First Trip to Fargo

The Bison have never faced Colgate before

FARGO, N.D. — The Bison football team is a win away from its eighth consecutive FCS semifinal. NDSU matches up with Colgate for the first time in team history. The Fargodome is not a very good venue for opponents, historically, especially in the playoffs, especially for teams who have never been to Fargo before. Both the bison and the raiders…

Bison Feel they have the Offensive Weapons to Push Past Colgate Defense

The Raiders have allowed the fewest points per game in the country

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Sate football is playing in the FCS quarterfinals for the ninth year in a row. Although this is very familiar territory for the team, the opponent is not familiar. For the first time ever, NDSU will play Colgate. In six Patriot League games this year, Colgate allowed a grand total of 26 points, Opponents have…

NDSU Seniors Know What’s at Stake in Saturday’s Playoff Game

The Bison face elimination in the second round against Montana State

FARGO, N.D. — It’s days cold, snowy days like Wednesday that North Dakota State is glad to be practicing inside as they gear up for their FCS playoff showdown against Montana State. The Bobcats do not have the luxury of practicing inside this week. They don’t have the facilities for it. That is one of many advantages the Herd have in…

NDSU FB Dealing with Small Margin of Error with Playoffs Arrival

NDSU hosts Montana State on Saturday

FARGO, N.D. — The Bison football team is feeling refreshed after an easier week of practice. They focused on healing and taking a mental break during their first-round bye in the playoffs. After Saturday, they now know they’re up against Montana State in the second round. The bobcats took down Incarnate Word. Obviously, NDSU is a comfortable favorite, at home, as…