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Governor Burgum Congratulates Bison

North Dakota State University Bison football team won a hard-fought 17-13 victory over James Madison University to capture the national title in the NCAA’s Football Championship Subdivision.

FRISCO, TX – Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement today after the North Dakota State University Bison football team won a hard-fought 17-13 victory over James Madison University to capture the national title in the NCAA’s Football Championship Subdivision.   “Congratulations to NDSU’s players, coaches and fans on an exciting game, an amazing year and an incredible sixth national title…

The Best Sound from Frisco: NDSU, JMU Players Prepare for Title Game

Both teams have experience in the National Championship

FRISCO, Texas — North Dakota State and James Madison players have experience in dealing with the media in championship week. Watch the video to hear some of the best responses from players on both teams. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Bison, James Madison, JMU, NDSU, North Dakota State

Frisco Businesses Thrive (Again) with Bison Fans in Town

NDSU and James Madison showdown on Saturday for the National Title.

FRISCO, Texas — Just 12 months ago, businesses in Frisco, Texas experienced the month of January without North Dakota State fans for the first time since 2010. They definitely noticed a change. “Obviously, there were not as many people,” Tight Ends Marketing Manager Brittany Foster said. “I think a lot of them had purchased their tickets before hand.” In just…

Little Things Expected to Play Big Role in FCS Championship

Both teams are emphasizing ball security and minimizing mistakes

FRISCO, Texas — North Dakota State and James Madison boast the two best defenses in FCS, and they bring two of the best offenses along with it. Many of the players believe the FCS championship game is going to come down to the details. Student-athletes from both teams cite ball security, success on third down and special teams as potential…

NDSU Football Fans Begin to Settle in to Frisco Prior to Title Game

Bison Fans ready to cheer on NDSU.

FRISCO, Texas — North Dakota State fans continued to flock down to Texas for the upcoming FCS national championship game. Fans made the trip down by all forms of transportation, whether it be through the air or by land. “It is unbelievable. I think it says a lot about North Dakota and the Bison as a whole,” Brett Goehner said….

Move that Bus! The Herd is Headed to Frisco!

Fans have got revenge in their blood hoping to make a comeback from last year

FARGO, ND — Dozens of Bison fans are ready for the big game and on their way right now to Frisco on three charter buses. They left Fargo tonight and are excited for the weekend ahead. These buses are packed, loaded up and fans are ready to go! “With this trip, we’ll have traveled over 1100 people to Texas,” said…

Frisco is Feeling Like Fargo…Only in Texas

No green and gold inside Toyota Stadium quite yet, you won't see that for a few more days, but if you go just about anywhere in the city, you will see plenty of it

FRISCO, TX — We continue our coverage of the NDSU football team’s road to the national championship game in Frisco, Texas. Many of the Bison Faithful have already made their way down to Texas. No green and gold inside Toyota Stadium quite yet, you won’t see that for a few more days, but if you go just about anywhere in…

Bison Fans Take to the Skies, Headed to Frisco

Bison Fans Leave Together From Hector International Airport For the FCS Championship

FARGO, ND — Fargo will soon become a ghost town as many Bison football fans travel to Frisco for the FCS Championship. For some fans, this is their first time heading down to the FCS Championship game. For others, this isn’t their first rodeo. “We’ve signed up every year for the charter, since the first time we went to Frisco,”…

LIVE: Bison Fans Leave For Frisco

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Talks About Bison Fans Leaving For The FCS Championship

KVRR’s Jackie Kelly talks about the Bison fans boarding a flight at Hector International Airport to head to Frisco, Texas for the FCS Championship. Categories: Morning – Features, Morning – In The Community Tags: Bison, Bison Fans, FCS Championship, frisco, hector international airport, NDSU Football

A Look Back: What the Bison were saying about their Defense in August

The success NDSU has found on the defensive side of the ball comes as no surprise

FRISCO, Texas — Defense has always been a staple of a good North Dakota State football team. The Bison have given up 11.5 points per game this season, the second-lowest mark in the country. Watch the video to hear what players were saying about the defense one month before it took the field in a game setting. Categories: College, Top…