Bison

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…

NDSU Leads With 15 Players Named To All Conference Team

It's the most all-conference selections for the Bison since NDSU joined the league in 2008.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota State led all schools with 15 players named to the All-Missouri Valley Football Conference first and second teams. It’s the most all-conference selections for the Bison since NDSU joined the league in 2008. NDSU had nine first-team selections highlighted by quarterback Easton Stick, who was voted the Offensive Player of the Year, and linebacker…

NDSU’s Stick, Cox Named MVFC Players of the Year

They are the first set of teammates to earn the honors since 2010

ST. LOUIS (NDSU Athletics) — North Dakota State quarterback Easton Stick was named Offensive Player of the Year and linebacker Jabril Cox was named Defensive Player of the Year in the Missouri Valley Football Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 21, by a vote of the league’s media, head coaches and sports information directors. Stick is the second NDSU player to earn the…