Code Green

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…

Code Green Answers The Call In Season Opener

North Dakota State Football's defense held Youngstown State to under 200 yards of total offense in Saturday's win

FARGO, ND – North Dakota State Football was back in all ways: playing and winning. They took down Youngstown State, 25-7 on Sunday. The defense had no rust to shake off. Aside from only allowing one touchdown, Code Green kept the penguins out of the red zone the entire game, stopped them on ten of their fourteen 3rd downs chances,…

Code Green Leads NDSU Football to Shutout Win Over Missouri State

The Bison defeated the Bears 22-0

FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State’s Code Green defense allowed just 185 yards and the Bison posted their first shutout win of the season 22-0 over Missouri State on Saturday, Oct. 19, before a crowd of 18,252 at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. NDSU, wearing all green helmets, jerseys and pants for the first time as a tribute…