Football

NDSU Special Teams Making Steps in Right Direction

Head coach Chris Klieman is happy with the improvement he's seen from his team

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State is 2-0 after knocking off North Alabama on Saturday. The Bison struggled to get things going on offense in the first half, but a huge special teams play set them up with their first touchdown of the game. Special teams was often a weakness for the Herd last season, but that doesn’t seem to be…

Bison Nation Gets Ready for NDSU Homecoming Week

The downtown parade will be on Friday and the football game is on Saturday

FARGO, N.D. — Bison Nation is celebrating the biggest and busiest week all year: homecoming. NDSU begins the festivities with a barbeque and pep fest for students and faculty. Throughout the rest of the week, students will participate in a service project day, blood drive and homecoming show and coronation. It all leads up to the two biggest Homecoming events of…

Round Table: Keys to Victory for North Dakota against No. 5 Sam Houston State

The Fighting Hawks are 1-1 on the season.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The University of North Dakota has played games on both ends of the Division-I spectrum to open the season. They picked up a win against Mississippi Valley State in week one and then fell in their contest against FBS-ranked Washington. On Saturday, UND visits No. 5 Sam Houston State out of the FCS. KVRR Sports reporters…

Shanley Senior Overcomes Diabetes, Serves as Role Model on Gridiron

Cade Busek has played quarterback for Shanley while battling Type I Diabetes

FARGO, N.D. — On his eighteenth birthday, there was no place Cade Busek would rather be than on the practice field, playing football with his teammates. “It’s the best feeling in the world. I mean you only get so many of these games, we’ve got eight or nine games left hopefully, and you’ve got to treasure every one, and that’s what…

NDSU DE Spencer Waege Earning Bigger Role On the Team

Waege had a big game to open the season against Cal Poly

FARGO, N.D. — In North Dakota State’s season opener against Cal Poly, the Bison got a glimpse at some of the newer crop of potential studs. The backups got work in after the game was out of control, and they didn’t disappoint, shutting out the Mustangs in the second half. One of the biggest defensive stands came after a fumble set…

UND Focused on Limiting Explosive Plays from Sam Houston State

The Fighting Hawks face the Bearkats on Saturday

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The University of North Dakota has yet to play an opponent on a similar level to themselves. They beat up on a not so great Mississippi Valley State team, then they were run out of town by Washington. The Fighting Hawks are hoping this weekend’s test against Sam Houston State will be a little more competitive….

UND Football Wants to Fight Fire with Fire this Weekend

The Fighting Hawks want to keep Sam Houston State's offense off the field

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota was outmatched in its game against Washington on Saturday, mustering just three points on offense. Now, the Fighting Hawks go from one of the top teams in the FBS to one of the best teams in the FCS. UND visits Sam Houston State this Saturday, a unit that has made the national semifinal in five…

NDSU Football Preparing for Daunting 10 Games in 10 Weeks

The Bison had their open week after the first game.

The schedule this season is not ideal for North Dakota State football when it comes to timing. The team had its open week after just one game, forcing them to play the next 10 Saturdays in a row without a break. Last year, the Herd played two games before their bye week. The two previous years, they were able to…

Work Begins To Install Artificial Turf Field At Fargo South High School

The turf is being paid for thanks to a generous and anonymous $1.2 million donation

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo South becomes the first public school in Fargo to get an artificial turf field. Work started in August and the turf is now being installed. It was manufactured in Georgia. The turf is being paid for thanks to a generous and anonymous $1.2 million donation. Until the field is finished, the Bruins football and boys soccer teams…

Vikings Fans Get Hyped at the First Game of the Season: Why they Are Hopeful for the Future

Wild Bills is one of the many places in Fargo people can be seen watching the game while being a part of their Sunday Funday extravaganzas

FARGO N.D. — After one of toughest game in Vikings history this past season, fans are back with high hopes of making it to the Super Bowl. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen talked to a group of football followers about their excitement during the first game. Last year’s NFL season ended on a disappointing note for fans… “I’ve been waiting for this…