Matt Entz

NDSU’s Watson Continues to be Offensive Threat

Watson grabbing NFL's attention

FARGO, N.D — Its the biggest week on North Dakota State football’s calendar looking  to take back the Dakota Marker from South Dakota state.. In order to do that, receiver Christian Watson  will continue to be a key part in the offense. Watson has gone four straight games catching a touchdown pass. The All-American already has six scores on the…

NDSU Football Has Offensive Explosion Against Indiana State

Bison beat Sycamores 44-2 behind 477 yards of total offense

FARGO, N.D. — An offensive explosion for North Dakota State football totaling 477 yards and scoring on the first four possessions on the way to a 44-2 victory over Indiana State  to extend their win streak to eight games. Of those 477 yards, 292 yards of them came on the ground including 155 from running back Kobe Johnson, who produced…

No Decision On QB Switch for NDSU; Defense Needs To Practice Better

Top storylines for head coach Matt Entz's Monday press conference

FARGO, N.D — There was a lot to unpack from North Dakota State football head coach Matt Entz’s press conference. After starting quarterback Quincy Patterson was replaced in the third quarter by back-up Cam Miller which led to the question being asked: is that a permanent change? The answer: no official decision has been made. Right now, the approach is…

NDSU’s Defense Returning to Code Green Form

Bison have posted two shutouts and five sacks in W over Illinois State

FARGO, N.D — North Dakota State’s code green defense has returned to form posting their second shutout of the season along with five sacks and seven tackles for loss in a win over Illinois State. The Bison put a lot of pressure on Redbirds quarterback Bryce Jefferson, who was held to just 40 yards passing and was picked off twice…

Balanced Offensive Attack Leads NDSU Over Northern Iowa

Bison threw for 182 yards and ran for 181 in 34-20 win

FARGO, N.D — A balanced offensive attack gets the job done for North Dakota State with 182 yards through the air and 181 on the ground, taking down Northern Iowa at the FargoDome for the seventh straight time, 34-.20. After no targets last week, receiver Christian Watson finished with 163 yards including an 85-yard touchdown to open up the scoring….

NDSU Football Looking To Be More Efficient On Offense

Held to 58 passing yards in win over UND on Saturday

FARGO, N.D. — A win is a win whether it comes by 60 points or scoring on the last possession of a road game after falling behind. That was the case for North Dakota State football on Saturday. The Bison offense is known for making explosives plays. That became an area lacking. The UND defense held NDSU’s top receiver, Christian…

Non-Conference Schedule Helping NDSU Football’s Depth

Depth for the Bison benefiting them in non-conference slate

FARGO, N.D — For the first time this season North Dakota State football is hitting the road for the third and final non-conference game  against Towson. So far, the Bison have benefited from these contests scoring 92 points of offense and allowing just six on defense. It’s a different dynamic from the spring season where NDSU jumped right in to…

Quincy Patterson Becoming Dangerous Weapon for NDSU’s Offense

Had over 100 yards passing and rushing in week two win

FARGO, N.D. — The first time NDSU played a DV1 game was against Valparaiso and won back in 2014. On Saturday, history repeats itself with 64-0 win and It was domination was the start. In the first two minutes Jaylen Price ran back a punt return for a 63 yard touchdown. That was followed by NDSU defense making three stops…

Entz Happy With Patterson’s Composure and Poise in Quarterbacking Debut

Patterson made his first start after transferring from Virginia Tech

FARGO, N.D. — Complimentary football and stellar running back play won North Dakota State their home opener on Saturday, however, it was the quarterback spot where the most eyes were watching. Quincy Patterson made his debut for the Bison after winning the job out of fall camp. The Virginia Tech transfer threw for 115 yards and a touchdown adding 28…

Complimentary Football and Breakout Performance from Gonnella Leads to NDSU Victory Over Albany

Bison beat the Great Danes 28-6

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football taking their season opener in dominant fashion putting up scores in all four quarters to down Albany at home 28-6. The game was all about the defense providing the spark for the offense. Code green forced three turnovers all leading to scores. In the first quarter it was a forced fumble putting NDSU…