FCS

President Trump Honors FCS Champion Bison, Coach Entz “It’s been a once in a lifetime trip”

WASHINGTON – North Dakota State football makes its historic trip to The White House. The team was honored by President Trump for its seventh national title in the last eight seasons and there were even a few surprises thrown in. The trip was tightly scheduled and well planned out, but very quickly the schedule was thrown out the window as President Trump…

Sen. Hoeven Congratulates FCS Champion Bison on Senate Floor

Courtesy: CSPAN2WASHINGTON – North Dakota Senator John Hoeven takes to the floor of the Senate to praise the North Dakota State Bison football team and their fans. “I want to recognize all of Bison Nation for their vibrant and unwavering support of the team during another successful season,” Hoeven said. The Bison won a 7th FCS national championship in Frisco, Texas…

NDSU: EWU Quarterback Adds ‘New Wrinkle’ to Otherwise Familiar Team

The Eagles and Bison match up on January 5th in the FCS Championship Game

FARGO, N.D. — Vacation is over for North Dakota State football, and now it’s back to business. The team practiced Thursday for the first time since taking some time off for the holidays. NDSU has just over a week until its matchup against Eastern Washington in the FCS Championship Game. The eagles won the national title back in 2010 and are…

NDSU FB Refuses to Look Ahead as Playoff Bracket is Revealed

The Bison will face either Incarnate Word or Montana State in the second round on December 1.

North Dakota State football can take its first breather in a while. The Bison are off this weekend, courtesy of a first-round bye in the playoffs. The team is still practicing Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday before a couple days off for Thanksgiving. In those practices, they are preparing for a pair of teams. They face either Montana State or Incarnate Word…

KVRR Round Table: NDSU Should Expect to Pressure South Dakota

The Coyotes get sacked more than any other team in the MVFC

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State is one of four FCS football programs still undefeated heading into Saturday. The Bison will try to retain that status against South Dakota. The Coyotes have struggled to run the ball, while one of NDSU’s strengths is stopping the run. That could mean USD will be forced to throw the ball more, which plays…

KVRR Round Table: UND’s Ground Game Will Be Key Against Sacramento State

Sac State gives up 243 yards per game on the ground

GRAND FORKS, N.D . — UND’s Nate Ketteringham will have to keep his emotions in check this week as the Fighting Hawks gear up for Sacramento State, Ketteringham’s former squad. UND will also need to exploit the Hornets’ less than stellar rushing defense. Sac State gives up 243 yards per game on the ground, which is one of the worst…

Round Table: NDSU to Face Tough North Alabama Offense

UNA quarterback Christian Lopez has roughly 500 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Lions' first two contests

FARGO, N.D. —NDSU football welcomes FCS newcomer, North Alabama to the Fargodome this Saturday. UNA’s quarterback Christian Lopez has roughly 500 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Lions’ first two contests. The KVRR sports team breaks down how the Bison will stop Lopez and the Lions offensive attack. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Christian Lopez, FCS,…

UND Expects a Dominant Defense from Sam Houston State

The BearKats advanced to the semifinals in five of the last seven seasons

GRAND FORKS, N.D. —North Dakota had its hands full last Saturday. The unit played in front of 70,000 fans against one of the best teams in the FBS. This week…. It’s not getting any easier. UND visits a premier FCS team in Sam Houston State. The BearKats are consistently in the mix to win a national title. They’ve advanced to…

NDSU Football Names Captains for 2018 Campaign

Six players earn the honor for the herd.

FARGO, N.D. — Next week is game week for North Dakota State and much of college football. As the Bison look to defend yet another national championship, they’ve named their team captains. There are six players earning the honor for the herd. On the defensive side of the ball, safety Robbie Grimsley was a second–team All–American last year. Levi Jordheim is…