Football

Red Zone Conversions Key in NDSU’s Undefeated Start

The Bison have scored on 27 of 30 trips to the red zone

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State has come out on top in its last 13 games, dating back to last season. If there’s one thing theBison have been especially good at this year – and really for the better part of the last decade – it has been their ability to capitalize. The Bison scored four touchdowns in five red-zone…

West Fargo’s Hegerle Lays Out for HS Play of the Week

Carson Hegerle caught a touchdown pass from Cooper Sahli against Davies

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo’s Carson Hegerle is the winner of the Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week. Hegerle made a touchdown grab in double coverage off a pass from Cooper Sahli in the final seconds of the half against Davies. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Play of the Week, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Carson Hegerle,…

HS Football: Sheyenne, Davies Earn Thursday Night Wins

The Mustangs took down Grand Forks Red River, while the Eagles beat Fargo South

FARGO, N.D. — On a cold Thursday evening, Sheyenne’s and Davies’ offenses weren’t slowed down. The Mustangs hosted Grand Forks Red River on Shanley’s turf field and won 44-12. Davies faced a tougher Fargo South squad but was able to hold off the Bruins 33-14. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Davies, Fargo South, Football, Mustangs, NDHSAA, Sheyenne

NDSU FB Hoping More Focus Will Yield Better Starts

NDSU has trailed at the end of the first quarter in each of the last two games.

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota State football team is on the road Saturday to face Western Illinois. It is not the easiest campus to get to with a flight and then a two-hour bus ride to the stadium. NDSU did just fine with its first road test of the season, despite a slow start. The Herd have been outscored in…

NDSU Football Ready for Veteran Western Illinois Squad

The Bison face the Leathernecks on Saturday night

FARGO, N.D. — Heading into this weekend, North Dakota State is one of four FCS programs without any losses this season. The top-ranked Bison are preparing to hit the road for the second consecutive week to face Western Illinois. The Leathernecks are 2-3 on the season, but both of those wins came in their only two home games. This is…

UND Football Coming Off Bye Week with Fresh Attitude

The team says the bye could not come at a better time

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The bye week could not come at a more opportune time for the University of North Dakota football team. Right in the middle of their season it gives them a chance to rest up, get back to the basics and work on those fundamentals. “We haven’t experienced that in a couple years, a bye week in…

NDSU FB Prepares for Season’s First Road Trip

The Bison take on Northern Iowa on Saturday

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football (4-0, 1-0 MVFC) is hitting the road for the first time all season to continue conference play at Northern Iowa. The Bison have a lot of ties to UNI, with several players from the Hawkeye State. Plus, it’s head coach Chris Klieman’s alma mater. That makes the herd familiar with the panthers, but they’re…

Kicking Off a New Era: Fargo South Debuts its Brand New Artificial Turf Field

Fargo South becomes the first public school in Fargo to have a turf field

FARGO, N.D. — Just in time for its Homecoming game, Fargo South High School is set to debut its new field and become the first public school in Fargo to have an artificial turf surface. Brant–Quamme Field will serve as the home of the Bruins football team and boys’ and girls’ soccer squads. The field is named in honor of Dr….

Stick’s Intensity Amping Up in Time for Dakota Marker Game

The Bison quarterback had four total touchdowns against Delaware

FARGO, N.D. — On Saturday, North Dakota State is playing the 15th installment of the Dakota Marker game. The trophy commemorating the rivalry between NDSU and South Dakota State has been around since 2004, and it has spent the last two years in Brookings, S.D. Last year, in an attempt to win the Marker back, the Bison turned the ball…

NDSU Football Motivated to win Dakota Marker Back

The Bison have lost their last two regular-season games against rival South Dakota State

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football says the goal every year is to win the Missouri Valley Football Conference. They have captured at least a share of that title in each of the last seven seasons. Step one in making it eight in a row comes on Saturday. The top-ranked Bison open conference play against No. 3 South Dakota…