Football

NDSU FB Hoping Loss Takes Some Pressure Off

The Bison fell to 8-1 with a road loss to South Dakota State

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football’s hopes for a perfect season came to an end Saturday with a road loss to South Dakota State. The Bison (8-1, 5-1 MVFC) have now lost two regular-season games in the past two seasons, and both have been at the hands of the Jackrabbits. “Maybe a loss will let them relax and play,”…

Coach of the Week: Shanley Football’s Troy Mattern

In Mattern's first year with Shanley, he led his team to a 9-0 regular-season finish

FARGO, N.D. — Shanley football is putting together a dynasty. The Deacons have made the state final in six of the last eight seasons and are well on their way to another appearance. What’s different about this team is its head coach; Troy Mattern is leading the Deacons after seven years at Fargo South. With the Bruins, Mattern won two…

NDSU Football Hoping to Keep the Pressure of Easton Stick against UNI

The Panthers recorded 10 sacks last week against Youngstown State

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football has its second consecutive Valley home game on Saturday. The Bison match up with Northern Iowa, which has recently found a rhythm with big wins against Youngstown State and South Dakota State. Against Youngstown, the Panthers managed to sack the quarterback 10 times, forcing NDSU to emphasize pass protection this week in practice….

Coach of the Week: West Fargo Football’s Jay Gibson

Gibson and the Packers went 9-0 during the regular season

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Jay Gibson and the West Fargo Packers have been snake bitten in the AAA State Playoffs in North Dakota. The team got stuck in the semifinals each of the last two seasons despite holding the No. 1 seed. This year, Gibson says things are different. Watch the interview to see KVRR Sports Director Keith Albertson’s interview…

NDSU Hoping to Slow Down Western Illinois’ Passing Game

The Bison allow the fewest passing yards in the country.

FARGO, N.D. — At 6-0 on the season, North Dakota State football has plenty of strengths. The Bison allow the fewest passing yards in the country at 109 per game. No. 10 Western Illinois is in town on Saturday with the goal of putting up a lopsided figure in that category. The Leathernecks are third in the Missouri Valley Football…

Fargo Invaders Raising Money for Wildfire Victims in California

Some of the players have family and friends who are displaced by the wildfire

FARGO, ND — A local football club is starting a week-long fundraiser to help wildfire victims in California. From Monday until Friday, the Fargo Invaders are raising money to help bring shelter to people forced from their homes. Club leaders said some players have friends and family out there who had to evacuate when the flames got close to their…

Minneapolis Bank: Adrian Peterson Owes $2.4 Million

A lawsuit says Peterson has failed to meet the bank's demands and must pay the balance, plus interest

  MINNEAPOLIS — Adrian Peterson has defaulted on a $2.4 million loan in Minneapolis. Crown Bank says Peterson, who was traded by the New Orleans Saints to the Arizona Cardinals Tuesday, took out the loan in May 2016 and defaulted five months later. A lawsuit says Peterson has failed to meet the bank’s demands and must pay the balance, plus…

NDSU FB Prepared for Tough Battle in the Trenches

The Bison and Youngstown State both love to run the football

FARGO, N.D. — A road matchup for No. 2 North Dakota State is looming against No. 8 Youngstown State. The Bison and Penguins both tend to dominate time of possession in games, so that’s the biggest key these teams are looking at heading into Saturday. NDSU boasts the top rushing offense in the FCS with 318.6 yards per game. But,…

Krier’s Pick Picked as HS Play of the Week

Moorhead's Colton Krier made a diving interception

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead’s Colton Krier is the winner of the DJ Colter-Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week. Krier made a diving interception for the Spuds against Willmar. American Family Insurance Play of the Week brought to you by D.J. Colter and Ken Kraft. Follow them on Twitter @DJColterAgency. Categories: KVRR Sports Extra, Play of the Week, Top Sports Headlines…

NDSU Credits Undefeated Record to High Standards

The Bison refused to look past any opponent, head coach Chris Klieman says

FARGO, N.D. — Five weeks into the season, North Dakota State’s football team sits at 5-0 on the year. The Bison didn’t have the toughest schedule, but they still managed to prove themselves along the way. The team has only given up 31 points through five contests, and they have scored at least 38 in every game. Head coach Chris…