FCS Football

Albany Provides “Good Early Challenge” for NDSU Football

H.C. Entz wants to see defense "finish" against a good offense

FARGO, N.D. — With the return to a normal fall football schedule, non-conference games are back. North Dakota State has three before starting conference play with the first coming Saturday at home for the first ever meeting against Albany. Not only does it give the chance for the Bison to have an extended roster and find their depth, the opponent…

NDSU Football Names Patterson Starting Quarterback

Transferred from Virginia Tech in the spring

FARGO, N.D. — Can you say chi city? Because the 312 is about to be well represented for North Dakota State football this fall  as Chicago native Quincy Patterson was named starting quarterback against Albany in eight days. The Virginia tech transfer was competing with sophomore, Cam Miller, who started the two FCS playoff games this past spring. Patterson showed…

Former Bison QB’s Stick, Lance Ready to Square Off Sunday in the Preseason

49er and Chargers practiced together all week

Video Courtesy: Chargers and 49ers SANTA CLARA, Cali — In 68 collegiate starts between quarterbacks Easton Stick and Trey Lance for North Dakota State football won 65 games and four fcs championships. Now the two are back together 1500 miles away getting to square off against one another in the preseason. The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Chargers had…

Bison Nation Rejoices In Meeting Teams In Person On Fan Day

The NDSU Football and Volleyball teams got to greet fans up close as part of Fan Day

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – North Dakota State isn’t forgetting about its staunch supporters. The Bison Football and Volleyball teams hosting their annual fab day in the SHAC parking lot leading up to The Herd’s exhibition soccer game. The festivities included a few games, food and drinks, along with Bison yard signs for the first 1,400 fans there. The players and…

Coaches were selling point for NDSU football Transfer LaCilento

Fourth Bison transfer added through portal

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football adds its fourth transfer from the portal for the fall season and its depth to the offensive line by landing San Diego’s all-pioneer league first team selection Luke Licilento. With the Toreros, Licilento went to the playoffs in 2018 and 2019. Because he’s graduating early once on campus will have two years of…

UND Football Taking Away Lessons From Spring Season

Learning how to win more on the road

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The spring season brought history for the North Dakota football program seeing the FCS playoffs quarterfinal round for the first time. Not making it further isn’t bringing anyone down. There are still many goals left to accomplish the Fighting Hawks want to see through. One is winning on the road, which is something that continues to…

Noland’s Play at Quarterback Reaching High for NDSU Entering Regular Season Finale

Had no turnovers in last game against Northern Iowa

FARGO, N.D. — An automatic bid into the FCS playoffs and keeping the Dakota Marker in Fargo is what’s at stake for North Dakota State football on Saturday against South Dakota State. In order for that to happen, the improved play of QB1 needs to continue. Zeb Noland had no turnovers for the first time since week one. In the…

Former MSUM WR Richter Has Been “Perfect Transfer” for UND Football

The Detroit Lakes native has a touchdown and 126 yards receiving yards for the Hawks this spring

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — One of the many successful moves North Dakota football has made this season is bringing in talent from the Northern Sun at the division two level. One of those players added? Receiver Jake Richter from Minnesota State-Moorhead. The Detroit Lakes native used his final year of eligibility to play this spring at UND. It’s been quite…

Mostaert, Thomas Becoming Big Part of NDSU’s Defensive Line This Spring

Both lead the D-line in tackles and sacks

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota State defensive line has always had one standout lead the way. In 2018, it was Greg Menard’s 40 tackles and 9.5 sacks. In 2019, it was Derrek Tuszka’s 48 tackles and 13.5 sacks. However, this spring the production has been lineman by committee. Two of those heading up the committee are redshirt freshman, Eli…

UND Football Sees Positives in COVID Layoff as Team Returns to Game Action

Fighting Hawks play first game since March 20th Saturday at Youngstown State

GRAND FORKS,  N.D. — North Dakota football returns to the field Saturday for the first time since March 20th with their last three games were affected by COVID. With the layoff comes an important task: beat Youngstown state and a share of the conference title is theirs. The Fighting Hawks will be back at full strength come Tuesday’s practice. Sunday…