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Round Table: UND Football’s Chances against No. 9 Washington

The Fighting Hawks are calling this one of the biggest games in program history
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The University of North Dakota has nothing to lose as the team prepares for a powerhouse from the FBS. Washington is hosting the Fighting Hawks on Saturday in what UND is calling one of the biggest games in program history. KVRR Sports anchors Keith Albertson and Maria Santora break down North Dakota’s chances. Categories: College, KVRR Sports…
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NDSU Fan Decorates Trailer Walls with Signatures of Bison Greats

Kent Ness has been gathering the signatures for the last few years
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FARGO, N.D. — Many NDSU fans are passionate about the green and gold, but Kent Ness’s love for the Bison goes beyond the gridiron. “I’m an old Bison. I ran track for them here, so I’ve been coming here since even when I was younger, my dad brought us to games, so I’ve been a Bison fan as long as…
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NDSU Bookstore Offers Special Deals on Bison Gear Ahead of Football Game

They have new designs on clothes, accessories, and more
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FARGO, N.D. — Back to school also means the start of football season, and many fans are stocking up on Bison gear. “I come from a very small school, so we all get really pumped for the football games, so it’s really nice to be at a school that has a ton of school spirit,”  Madison Floden, a freshman, said. At…
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MSUM Takes Season Opener over Crookston

The Dragons won the matchup 34-10
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MOORHEAD, MINN. — The Minnesota State University Moorhead football team opened the season with a 34-10 win over Minnesota Crookston in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference action Thursday night at Scheels Field in Moorhead, Minn. MSUM (1-0) has now won four straight season openers and also retained the State Farm Traveling Trophy for a fifth straight year. The Dragon defense held…
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Ketteringham Shines in Season-Opening Win for UND

The junior transfer quarterback threw for 225 yards and had four total touchdowns
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Through one week, it looks like the University of North Dakota made a smart decision is rolling with Nate Ketteringham as their starting quarterback. Ketteringham completed 19 of 30 passes for 225 yards. He passed for three touchdowns and added another one on the ground to help the Fighting Hawks win their season opener 35-7. UND’s…
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Bison Fans Get Excited for Upcoming Season at Scheels NDSU Block Party

Fans come from all over the country to celebrate the start of the season
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FARGO, N.D. — Kyle Weber and Tim Solberman watched their sons play highschool football together in Elk Grove, California. Now the chance to see them play against each other on the college level propelled them to take a trip across the country. “His son goes to Cal Poly and my son plays for the Bison so we said hey, let’s pack…
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NDSU Hoping to Limit Explosive Plays against Cal Poly’s Option Attack

The Bison open the season against Cal Poly on Saturday.
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FARGO, N.D. — Last season, the only thing North Dakota State football was better at than scoring was keeping other teams from scoring. The Bison allowed the fewest yards per game in the country (237.4) and the second-fewest points (11.6). Their first test of 2018 comes against an opponent with a unique offense though. Cal poly runs a triple-option, where most…
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Tailgating Gets An Upgrade At UND Football Games

Alerus Center lots will now open 5 hours prior to kickoff
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The tailgating experience at UND home football games is being stepped up a notch. Alerus Center lots will now open 5 hours prior to kickoff. Tailgate Village has moved to the south of Entrance #1 and it will have a beer garden for the first time at North Dakota Football games. The southern section for season…
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Concordia QB Working with Last Season’s Experience

Blake Kragnes started the final six games for the Cobbers
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia football has established a winning tradition with head coach Terry Horan. The Cobbers consistently win seven or eight games, but they do struggle to get past powerhouses St. John’s and St. Thomas. This year, Concordia is coping with the absence of standout running back Chad Johnson. They also lost three-year starting quarterback Michael Herzog to graduation. Herzog…