FCS Semifinals

NDSU’s Secondary Confident in Stopping JMU’s Passing Attack

Dukes QB leads nation in passing efficiency

FARGO, N.D — Over North Dakota State’s four-game win streak there have been no questions about the defense stopping the run holding opponents under 100 yards in all four and a total of just 283 on the ground in that span, however, to beat James Madison it’ll be about shutting down the pass. JMU’s quarterback Cole Johnson not only has…

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…

Christian Watson Headlines North Dakota State’s Semifinal Win

Sophomore Wide Receiver Christian Watson accounted for two of NDSU's six TDs

  FARGO, ND – Last game saw some flashes from wide receiver Christian Watson but today the sophomore unleashed his full potential, hauling in a 75 yard touchdown pass and taking a 70 yard run to the house on the very next offensive play. The Florida native finished the day with a season high 86 yards on the ground as…

NDSU Football Ready For Montana State Rush Defense

Held Austin Peay to Four Rushing Yards

FARGO, N.D. — Its just two days away. North Dakota State and Montana State squaring off in the FCS Playoff Semifinals for a spot in the FCS Championship.. After being held to just nine points and no touchdowns in the Quarterfinals, NDSU will look to find more success offensively.. Especially in the run game. The Bobcats defense showed out in…

NDSU Football: Defense/Special Teams Picking Up Offense in Struggles As Team Works Toward Championship Appearance

Offense held to no touchdowns in Quarterfinals

FARGO, N.D. — As North Dakota State football looks ahead to its match-up with Montana State on Saturday in the FCS Playoff semifinals, the offense wants to improve on finishing out drives in the red zone. The Bison were held without a touchdown for the first time since 2002 and under 10 points for the first time since 2014. The…

NDSU Football Looking to Create Balance With Different Feel to Game Week

Bison balancing game prep, finals and graduation

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football is getting ready for its semifinal match-up with Montana State on Saturday. As the Bison and Bobcats meet for the second year in a row in the playoffs, this week leading up has a bit of a different feel. By making it into the final four of the field, the balance of student…

North Dakota State Football Hangs On To Advance to F.C.S. Semifinals

NDSU's Defense came to play helping them to 9-3 Victory at the FargoDome

FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State’s defense got a fourth-down stop with 56 seconds left to lift the No. 1-ranked Bison to a 9-3 victory over 13th-ranked Illinois State in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I Football Championship on Saturday, Dec. 14. North Dakota State (14-0) advanced to the semifinal round to face No. 5 seed Montana State (11-3)…

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 QB Stick Earning his Degree on Game Day

Easton Stick will graduate after three-and-a-half years

FARGO, N.D. — Friday is an important day in numerous aspects for NDSU football. Fourteen Bison players will get their diplomas a few hours before kickoff. One of those players is redshirt-junior quarterback Easton Stick. Stick is 32-3 in his career as a starter, and he still managed to earn his degree in three-and-a-half years. “He’s really locked in with…