Grant Olson

NDSU Football Set for Spring Ball: Begins Monday, March 24

FRESH OFF THEIR 10TH FCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, THE BISON ARE READY TO RUN IT BACK.

FARGO (KVRR) -The North Dakota State football team is fresh off their 10th FCS National Championship. Now, for the first time in four years, there is a question mark at the Quarterback position. While Cam Miller prepares for this professional career after starting at NDSU for the past four seasons, the Bison look for a new signal caller. The coaching…

Bison Football Bye Week: Coaches reflect on the season so far

NDSU ENTERS THE BYE WEEK WITH A 9-1 RECORD AND SIT ATOP THE MVFC STANDINGS AND MEDIA POLLS.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -North Dakota State University football is playing well exactly when they want to be. With just two games remaining in the regular season, the Herd sit atop the Missouri Valley Football Conference and atop every FCS rankings and poll. A big reason for their success is their improved run defense. What was once a concern during the…

NDSU Football Promotes Olson to Defensive Coordinator ; Will Not Bring Back Petrino

CODE GREEN PROMOTES FORMER ALL-AMERICAN LINEBACKER TO D.C.

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State is making changes to it’s defensive coaching staff. The Bison are parting ways with Jason Petrino after one year as defensive coordinator.  Tim Polasek is promoting Grant Olson as the team’s new defensive coordinator. Olson was an All-American Linebacker for the Bison and a three-time FCS national champion during his playing career from 2010-2013….

NDSU’s Olson Implementing Changes to Linebacker Group

Olson returns to NDSU after playing for Bison from 2010-2013

FARGO, N.D. — Grant Olson is the new face behind the North Dakota State linebacking corps. He’s not exactly a new face after his time playing with North Dakota State, but now he can put his own touch on the position group. Current linebacker Jabril Cox is getting more reps at the Will linebacker position, while converted safety Jaxon Brown…

Grant Olson Brings Experience as Former Bison Player to First Season as NDSU Linebackers Coach

Olson spent the last two seasons as Indiana State's Linebacker coach

FARGO, N.D. — Grant Olson is back at his alma mater coaching the linebackers. “Being back in the bubble, being back in the same meeting rooms that I had meetings in, the same practice fields, same locker room, I’m very comfortable and confident,” Olson said. “I enjoy being back.” Olson’s message to his players is twofold. “Understanding the guys who…

NDSU Introduces Football Coaching Staff

The Bison added four coaches on Thursday

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) — North Dakota State head football coach Matt Entz announced the addition of two defensive and two offensive assistant coaches to the Bison staff Thursday, Jan. 10. David Braun has been named NDSU’s defensive coordinator and safeties coach, Grant Olson is the linebackers coach, AJ Blazek is the offensive line coach, and Noah Pauley will be the…