Dan Marlette

NDSU Prepping for Montana State’s Multifaceted Quarterback

Troy Anderson is the 4th quarterback in the Big Sky to eclipse the 1,000 yard mark

FARGO, N.D. —  At the start of the 2018 campaign, there was no question Easton Stick would line up center for the Bison. Montana State, NDSU’s next opponent, didn’t have that same luxury. The Bobcats star gunslinger Chris Murray would miss the entire season for academic reasons. So they turned to Troy Andersen, a now sophomore, who came to Montana…

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 Dakota Marker Victory Holds Extra Meaning

NDSU reclaimed the 75-pound trophy from SDSU

FARGO, N.D. — When the final few seconds ticked off the game clock yesterday, it was the Bison racing to proudly lift the Dakota Marker. NDSU reclaimed the 75-pound trophy that had resided in Brookings, South Dakota for the last two years. The 21-17 win didn’t come easy for the Bison, though. In fact, SDSU led by three heading into…

NDSU’s Menard, Marlette Return to Gridiron after 2017 Injuries

Defensive end Greg Menard and linebacker Dan Marlette both tore their ACL's last season

FARGO, N.D. –The 2017 FCS champs picked up right where they left off in Saturday’s season opener. NDSU football crushed cal poly 49-3 in their first venture back on the field, and for two Bison in particular this was also their first game back since season ending injuries in 2017. Defensive end Greg Menard and linebacker Dan Marlette both tore…

Nick DeLuca and the Bison Defense Pose a Problem for Indiana State

NDSU football is on the road this Saturday facing 0-4 Indiana State.

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU football is on the road this Saturday facing 0-4 Indiana State. The Sycamores struggled last week when facing Illinois State, a team with a solid defense. By most metrics, however, NDSU’s appears to be better, so the Sycamores are in for a tough battle. The Bison’s depth is getting tested though, especially at the linebacker position….

NDSU Linebacker Depth Tested with New Injury

Dan Marlette tore his ACL against Missouri State

FARGO, N.D. — ACL injuries continue to hinder North Dakota State’s football team as another player went down on Saturday. Head coach Chris Klieman announced Monday that linebacker Dan Marlette is the latest Bison player to tear his ACL. He joins preseason All-American DE Greg Menard, LT Dillon Radunz and RB Demaris Purifoy as the four players who have had the same…

NDSU Football Itching to Get Back on the Field

The Bison have allowed the third-fewest rushing yards and the fourth-fewest passing yards per game

FARGO, ND — After having last weekend off, NDSU football is itching to get back to a game. The Bison defense has lived up to expectations so far this season, allowing the third-fewest rushing yards and the fourth-fewest passing yards per game. NDSU credits their defensive success to the team’s confidence. “The fact that we’ve gotten more bodies in there,…