Football

Play of the Week Nominees: September 15

Watch the nominees for the D.J. Colter-Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week

FARGO, N.D. — This week’s nominees for the D.J. Colter-Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week feature a showdown on the gridiron. Thompson quarterback Cadyn Schwabe connected on a great pass on the run to Hayden Overby for a touchdown. Fargo North’s Blayne Anderson took care of all of the action himself, with a long touchdown run, slipping past…

KVRR NFL Pick ‘Em: Shanley Football Coach Troy Mattern Makes his Picks

Watch Troy Mattern make his picks for the KVRR NFL Pick 'Em Challenge

FARGO, N.D. — All season, KVRR is doing an NFL Pick ‘Em challenge. Each week, there will be a guest picker to compete against the KVRR Sports staff and everyone signed up to play. This week’s guest picker is Shanley football coach Troy Mattern. Categories: Football Pick Em Guest, High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Football, KVRR,…

Ty Brooks Making Big Moves as NDSU’s No. 3 Back

Brooks has 166 rushing yards and two touchdowns after the first two games

FARGO, N.D. — After losing King Frazier and Chase Morlock to graduation, North Dakota State had a pretty good idea of who would fill their shoes. Bruce Anderson and Lance Dunn are the load-bearers from the Bison backfield. But, another player has emerged strong to help NDSU to its FCS-leading 436.5 rushing yards per game. Sophomore Ty Brooks scored twice…

NDSU Linebacker Nick DeLuca Questionable for Saturday’s Game

DeLuca reportedly has a "non-ACL" knee injury

FARGO, N.D. — The injury bug continues to waste no time affecting North Dakota State football. Preseason FCS All-American linebacker Nick DeLuca is questionable heading into Saturday’s game against No. 7 Eastern Washington. The NDSU Athletics Department is calling it a “non-ACL” knee injury, but he is still being evaluated. DeLuca missed 11 games in 2016 with season-ending shoulder surgery…

Be on the Lookout for Fake Tickets, Fake Sellers

The BBB and the Vikings are giving tips on how to guarantee your ticket will be valid

FARGO, ND — Minnesota Vikings fans are getting ready for the start of the season on Monday but are being asked to watch out for fake ticket sellers. The Better Business Bureau says if you get tricked into purchasing a fake ticket, you’ll be asked to leave the stadium without getting to see the game. The BBB and the Vikings…

NDSU Plagued by Week One Injuries

Two players expected to miss entire season after ACL injuries

FARGO, N.D. — Injuries continue to stifle North Dakota State as three players will miss significant time after week one’s 72-7 win against Mississippi Valley State. Both running back Demaris Purifoy and offensive tackle Dillon Radunz tore their ACLs, according to head coach Chris Klieman. Safety Jaxon Brown could miss as many as six weeks with a PCL tear, which…

Bison Fans Celebrate First Home Football Game of the Year

NDSU fans say the atmosphere is what keeps them coming back for more

FARGO, N.D. — Bison Fever is at its ultimate high. “Been looking forward to this day since the season ended last year and now we’re looking forward to a great new season,” Scott Stofferahn said. The herd is celebrating the first Bison football game of the year at home. “Just enjoying the atmosphere, you know? Come out here and everybody’s…

Fans Celebrate Bison Football Eve at the Old Broadway

Fans get ready for new football season with their beloved hometown team

FARGO, ND — Bison fans are ready for the new football season and to celebrate, they threw a “Bison Football Eve” party. The celebration included live music from the Front Fenders and a pep rally featuring the NDSU cheer team and the Gold Star Marching Band. There was also a Bison gift giveaway of free posters. This will be the…

LIVE: A Guide to NDSU’s Football Game Day

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Talks With Students and the NDSU Bookstore About What People Should Know for Game Day

KVRR’s Jackie Kelly talked with NDSU students and the NDSU Bookstore about what newcomers should know when going to a NDSU football game. Categories: Morning – Features, Morning – In The Community Tags: Bison Football, Football, NDSU

Concordia Football Working to Fill Holes at Offensive Line

The Cobbers graduated four starting offensive linemen from 2016

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia College returns a lot of talent at skill positions from last season. The Cobbers bring back their starting quarterback, their two star running backs and seven starters from the defense. One position where Concordia will lack a lot of depth is at the offensive line, where four starters from 2016 graduated. Senior running back Jason Montonye…