FCS PLAYOFFS

Bison Feel they have the Offensive Weapons to Push Past Colgate Defense

The Raiders have allowed the fewest points per game in the country

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Sate football is playing in the FCS quarterfinals for the ninth year in a row. Although this is very familiar territory for the team, the opponent is not familiar. For the first time ever, NDSU will play Colgate. In six Patriot League games this year, Colgate allowed a grand total of 26 points, Opponents have…

KVRR Roundtable: NDSU, Montana State Battle in FCS Playoffs

The Bison and Bobcats play at 2 P.M. on Saturday

FARGO, N.D.– North Dakota State Football knows who their second round match up in the FCS Playoffs will be after Montana State beat Incarnate Word in the first round last weekend. The KVRR Sports Team analyzes what advantages both teams have coming into the game and who will come out on top. Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Bison Football,…

Bison FB Spreading Message of Ball Security against Montana State

Both NDSU and Montana State are in the top 10 nationally in turnover margin

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State and Montana State football square off in four days. That means in four days, one of those teams will see its season end. Both teams are in the top-10 nationally in turnover margin, so taking care of the football is a big point of emphasis this week. One thing the bobcats have not been especially…

KVRR Round Table: UND Football Season Recap

The KVRR Sports team analyzes the Fighting Hawks' 2018 campaign

GRAND FORKS, N.D. —- UND football missed out on the FCS playoffs after falling in its final game of the season to Northern Arizona. The Hawks finished their 2018 campaign with a 6-5 record. The KVRR Sports team analyzes the Hawks’ season and what the loss of their 16 seniors will mean for 2019. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports…

FCS Playoff Bracket Unveiled: NDSU FB is Number One Overall Seed

The Bison will play the winner of Incarnate Word and Montana State

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State accomplished everything they wanted in the regular season. They won the Missouri Valley Football Conference outright. Saturday they finished the regular season undefeated. Next for the Bison is what’s to come in the playoffs. After Saturday’s win, we already know the Herd would be the number overall seed, earning a first round bye. But…

KVRR Round Table: UND’s Chances at an FCS Playoff Berth

UND wraps up the regular season on the road against Northern Arizona

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The University of North Dakota football team is still holding out hope for a playoff berth if they win their regular-season finale on Saturday. The Fighting Hawks are on the road against Northern Arizona, but they will need help from the rest of the FCS if they hope to crack the field of 24. KVRR Sports…

NDSU Football Demolishes Sam Houston State, Returns to Frisco

Bison rush for 471 yards in the semifinal victory.

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – Running back Bruce Anderson scored five touchdowns and No. 2 seed North Dakota State broke postseason school records for points, total offense and rushing in a 55-13 rout of sixth-seeded Sam Houston State in the FCS semifinals Friday, Dec. 15, at Gate City Bank Field at the FargoDome. North Dakota State (13-1) advanced to the…

NDSU FB: Klieman not Concerned with Short Week

The Bison compete in the FCS Semifinal on Friday night

FARGO, N.D. — For the seventh year in a row, North Dakota State is in the FCS Semifinals. The Bison routed 7-seed Wofford 42-10 on Saturday, earning them a date with Sam Houston State this Friday. The short week means both teams have to hasten their preparation, but head coach Chris Klieman is not concerned. “We’ve been fortunate defensively,” Klieman…

Bison Football Players Juggling FCS Playoffs and Graduation

14 players will get their diplomas on the day of the FCS Semifinal game against Sam Houston State

FARGO, N.D. — The importance of this Friday goes beyond the FCS semifinal game for many North Dakota State football players. Fourteen Bison will collect their diplomas for graduating in the fall semester. “It’s great, and this is the fourth year that I’ve been a part of it,” NDSU head coach Chris Klieman said. “I’ll get a chance to attend…

NDSU Football Powers Past Wofford in FCS Quarterfinals

Bison advance to 7th straight FCS Semifinals

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – Quarterback Easton Stick accounted for four touchdowns and No. 2 seed North Dakota State rolled to a 42-10 victory over seventh-seeded Wofford in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs Saturday, Dec. 9, before a crowd of 17,008 at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. North Dakota State (12-1) became the first…