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Polasek Brings Fresh Energy to Spring Practice

North Dakota State Football Holds First Spring Practice of 2024

FARGO, N.D. — The Bison were already on the field and hard at work well before the sun rose Tuesday morning. New Head Coach Tim Polasek emphasized tempo, toughness, and tackling as he looks to lay the foundation for a team looking to return to national championship form. Polasek’s practice moved quickly and so did he as he spent time…

NDSU Football Promotes Olson to Defensive Coordinator ; Will Not Bring Back Petrino

CODE GREEN PROMOTES FORMER ALL-AMERICAN LINEBACKER TO D.C.

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State is making changes to it’s defensive coaching staff. The Bison are parting ways with Jason Petrino after one year as defensive coordinator.  Tim Polasek is promoting Grant Olson as the team’s new defensive coordinator. Olson was an All-American Linebacker for the Bison and a three-time FCS national champion during his playing career from 2010-2013….

Several Bison Earn All MVFC Honors

NORTH DAKOTA STATE PLAYERS HONORED BY MISSOURI VALLEY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State claimed nine All Missouri Valley Conference spots Monday morning. Starting with the offense: Senior Hunter Brozio was selected to the first team as both a fullback and a longsnapper Two members of the offensive line join Brozio as well; Senior right guard, Jake Kubas, and senior left tackle, Jalen Sundell. Senior quarterback Cam Miller…

NDSU looking to find their groove in final 5 weeks

NDSU is 1-2 through the first 3 weeks of their conference season and 6-2 on the year

FARGO (KVRR) – North Dakota State is back to work and preparing for Western Illinois who visit the Fargodome on Saturday. With two losses in the last three weeks the Bison are now on the outside looking in of the Top 10 rankings for the first time since 2011. The Leathernecks are 0-6 on the season thus far and present…

New Look Code Green Ready to Lock Horns

NDSU Defense Ready to Restore Standard of Excellence This Season

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU football players met the press Tuesday afternoon to discuss week one and the season ahead. One of the biggest storylines coming into the 2023 campaign is how the defense will look. Last year NDSU failed to meet their standards defensivley allowing just under 157 rushing yards per game to opponents which ranked 60th in the FCS….

NDSU’s “Twin Tackles” Mostaerts to Reunite at Defensive Tackle

Will is transitioning from end to tackle this spring

FARGO, N.D — Twins Eli and Will Mostaert have been teammates for their entire lives. “Lived together, still live together right now, we’ve lived together all of our 21 years, we’ve been alive,:” Will said. We came from the same womb!” Team captains at Lakeville North high school, the twins decided to stay teammates by both committing to NDSU. “I…

NDSU’s Talbert Having Breakout Year At Cornerback

Has forced two turnovers in last three games

FARGO, N.D — Over North Dakota State’s three-game win streak the defense has played mean living up to their code green form. A standout from the secondary, who has been part of that success, is cornerback Destin Talbert. The Bison have held opponents under 100 rushing yards and forced five turnovers over that stretch. Talbert has caused two of those…

NDSU’s Ching, Eli Mostaert Solidifying Roles As Top Pass Rushers

Both have combined for 32 tackles, 5.5 sacks

FARGO, N.D — Defensive tackles Costner Ching and Eli Mostaert have been putting up big numbers for North Dakota State this fall. Through six games, the two have combined for 5.5 sacks, 32 tackles and a fumble recovery. A lot of their performance was fueled by not living up to standards last season as the fourth best best in the…

NDSU’s Defense Returning to Code Green Form

Bison have posted two shutouts and five sacks in W over Illinois State

FARGO, N.D — North Dakota State’s code green defense has returned to form posting their second shutout of the season along with five sacks and seven tackles for loss in a win over Illinois State. The Bison put a lot of pressure on Redbirds quarterback Bryce Jefferson, who was held to just 40 yards passing and was picked off twice…

Wisniewski Becoming Mr. Reliable for NDSU’s Defense

Has made most of opportunities coming in for an injured James Kaczor

FARGO, N.D — Linebacker Cole Wisniewski has become Mr. Reliable for North Dakota State’s defense. When there is a injury to another backer, the sophomore steps in and makes the most of the opportunity. Having last season’s leading tackler, James Kaczor out day-to-day with a core injury, Wisniewski came in to make six tackles. That wasn’t the only time having…