Football

ND Lawmakers Approve Measure Allowing Students to Participate in “Student-Initiated Prayer”

It's in response to a past Supreme Court ruling

NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota lawmakers have approved a measure that states students cannot be stopped from participating in any “student-initiated prayer” at public or non-public schools. Supporters of the measure said it’s in response to an incident at a football game two years ago between two parochial high schools during a playoff game. Because the playoff game was hosted…

NDSU Welcomes Jon Gruden to Coaching Clinic

Gruden coached the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl XXXVII win

FARGO, N.D. — NFL Coach-turned-broadcaster Jon Gruden sat in on North Dakota State’s football practice and spoke at the Bison Coaches Clinic. Gruden familiarized himself with NDSU athletics while former Bison quarterback Carson Wentz earned his way to a No. 2 pick in the NFL draft. Now, the former Buccaneers coach respects the quality of talent at NDSU. “Repetition is the…

Offensive Line Vacancies Leave Big Hole for NDSU Football

Bison graduate three starter's from last year's team

FARGO, N.D. — One of the biggest holes North Dakota State’s football team has to fill this season is from the guys who are supposed to make holes, the offensive linemen. The Bison lose three starters to graduation for the 2017 season, and with three large holes to fill, head coach Chris Klieman is shuffling some people around to experiment with the…

NDSU Bison Football Holds First Practice of the 2017 Season

It's their first time working out together since their loss in the FCS semifinal in December

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State’s football team is one practice closer to the 2017 season. The Bison held their first spring practice early Tuesday morning at Dacotah Field. It’s their first time working out together since their loss in the FCS semifinal in December. The emphasis for the spring practices is to develop younger players and see what they…

NDSU Football Gears up for Spring Practice

Bison begin first of 15 practices on Wednesday

FARGO, N.D. — The first of 15 spring practices for North Dakota State’s football team is on Wednesday. The Bison are back to the gridiron without the title of ‘defending National Champions’ for the first time since 2011. There are 16 starters returning to the Herd from last year, but head coach Chris Klieman says this is not the time…

NDSU Bison Football Prep for First Practice of the Season

Tomorrow, the Bison hold their first of 15 practices, the most allowed by the NCAA

FARGO, N.D. — As the weather turns to spring, North Dakota State’s football team is gearing up for spring practices. Tomorrow, the Bison hold their first of 15 practices, the most allowed by the NCAA. It’ll be the first official practice since NDSU lost in the semifinals of the FCS Playoffs back in December. Things are a little different for…

KVRR Superlative Awards: UND Athletics

KVRR Sports reporters Keith Albertson and Jeremy Klein cover the "Best-Of" for the 2016-17 UND Athletics' season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The University of North Dakota athletics are in the middle of a tremendous season. The Fighting Hawks claimed conference titles in volleyball, football and men’s and women’s basketball in 2016-17. KVRR Sports reporters Keith Albertson and Jeremy Klein discuss the “Best Of” Fighting Hawks’ athletics, including Best Coach, Best Program, Biggest Achievement as well as the…