FCS PLAYOFFS

NDSU Players Coming into Semifinal Game With More Confidence

Cam Miller, Courtney Eubanks playing first semifinal game

FARGO, N.D. — With how many times North Dakota State and James Madison have played either to decide a championship or an eventual champion, this time its a bit different with multiple players on both rosters having not made it this far in their collegiate careers. For NDSU, its starts with their quarterback, Cam Miller, who in his second start…

NDSU-James Madison Football in Familiar Position: Playing Meaningful Games in December

Bison-Dukes play for spot in FCS Championship Friday Night

FARGO, N.D — Soak it all in Bison fans. Friday night’s semifinal match-up marks the last meeting for James Madison and North Dakota state as fcs opponents as the Dukes make the move to the FBS  next season. And just like their previous two meetings, there is a lot to play for in this one. Last time both sides got…

NDSU’s O.C. Talks Second Option at Tight End; Success of O-Line Last Three Games

Tyler Roehl answers some big questions heading into quarterfinal match-up

FARGO, N.D — With their playoff quarterfinal match-up against East Tennessee State on the horizon, North Dakota State football has been dealing with injuries on both sides of the ball. However, the biggest loss may come on offense at tight end with Noah Gindorff. Gindorff had successful surgery on his leg Wednesday after getting rolled up on during a block…

NDSU’s Patterson Finding Confidence With New Role in the Offense

Patterson has own personnel set in offense to run the ball

FARGO, N.D. — It’s been a season of highs and lows for North Dakota State quarterback Quincy Patterson. Patterson led the bison as starter out of fall camp to a 6-0 record before suffering a shoulder injury week seven against Missouri State and ultimately getting sidelined for Cam Miller who has been QB1 since. The experience of losing that role…

NDSU Football Working Through Challenges in New Opponent; Gindorff Back For Sixth Year

Bison play East Tennessee State for first time on Saturday

FARGO, N.D — For the first time this season North Dakota State football will see an unfamiliar opponent by playing a team outside of the Missouri Valley. The SOCON conference champions, East Tennessee State are coming to the Dome Saturday for the first ever meeting between both sides. The Buccaneers come in winners of five in a row after topping…

NDSU Football’s Miller Ready For Another Playoff Opportunity As Starter

Miller makes his third playoff start on Saturday against Southern Illinois

FARGO, N.D — Since quarterback Cam Miller has taken over as the starter, the North Dakota State offense has been clicking on all cylinders. After placing Quincy Patterson in week eight against Missouri State, Miller  has thrown for 785 yards, eight touchdowns and just 30 incompletions. The sophomore has come a long way from his first career start in the…

NDSU Football Not Thinking About Last Spring’s Loss Ahead of Match-Up With Southern Illinois

Entz did not address last spring's loss with the team

FARGO, N.D — North Dakota State football getting set for their playoff match-up with Southern Illinois by taking to the practice field this past weekend and watching their opponents first round round game with South Dakota  together as a team. Its a showdown with a lot of history as of late. Back in the spring, the Salukis not only handed…

NDSU Football Having A Light Playoff Bye Week

Practicing three days this week

FARGO, N.D — North Dakota State football is feeling like its in 2019 again. With a first round bye in the FCS playoffs, the team has a bit of a lighter schedule this week in order to take full advantage of both rest, recovery and time with family. The Bison plan to have three practices this week and look into…

Short Turnaround to the Fall Beneficial for NDSU Football

Bison season ended with Quarterfinal round playoff loss to Sam Houston

FARGO, N.D. — It’s been just over 24 hours since North Dakota State’s football program experienced something that has not been felt many times before: a loss in the playoffs. For this group of players, its a new one with the last coming back in 2016. Unlike the last time and the time before, which was also a defeat at…

UND Falls To JMU In FCS Quarterfinals

The Fighting Hawks allowed a season-high 468 yards of offense in Sunday's loss

HARRISONBURG, VA – Top-ranked James Madison jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter and never relinquished it, defeating No. 7 North Dakota, 34-21, in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs of Sunday evening from Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va. UND (6-2) trimmed the lead down to three late in the second quarter, but it was as close…