Matt Entz

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 gameĀ  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…

Albany Provides “Good Early Challenge” for NDSU Football

H.C. Entz wants to see defense "finish" against a good offense

FARGO, N.D. — With the return to a normal fall football schedule, non-conference games are back. North Dakota State has three before starting conference play with the first coming Saturday at home for the first ever meeting against Albany. Not only does it give the chance for the Bison to have an extended roster and find their depth, the opponent…

NDSU NAMED PATTERSON STARTING QB

NDSU FINALLY ANNOUCED YESTERDAY WHO THE STARTING QB WOULD BE THIS SEASON

FARGO, ND (KVRR) QUINCY PATTERSON, A CHI TOWN NATIVE — WAS NAMED STARTER — AGAINST ALBANY IN THE FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON NEXT WEEK. THE VIRGINIA TECH TRANSFER — WAS GOING HEAD TO HEAD FOR THE SPOT AGAISNT SOPHOMORE — CAM MILLER — WHO STARTED IN THE FCS PLAYOFF GAMES — THIS PAST SPRING SEASON. COACH ENTZ SAID THAT…

NDSU Focusing On “Minimal Gains” Every Day Of Camp

Head Coach Matt Entz emphasized the importance of ending each day of football camp better than the last

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – The Bison Football squad is back on the field and one of the big storylines early on is how the Herd are just adjusting back to a normal schedule. To Matt Entz, it’s nothing too different than what they’re typically used to with recruits already on campus and a “dead period” before August, as he calls…