Missouri Valley

NDSU Football’s Miller Ready For Another Playoff Opportunity As Starter

Miller makes his third playoff start on Saturday against Southern Illinois

FARGO, N.D — Since quarterback Cam Miller has taken over as the starter, the North Dakota State offense has been clicking on all cylinders. After placing Quincy Patterson in week eight against Missouri State, Miller  has thrown for 785 yards, eight touchdowns and just 30 incompletions. The sophomore has come a long way from his first career start in the…

NDSU Football Not Thinking About Last Spring’s Loss Ahead of Match-Up With Southern Illinois

Entz did not address last spring's loss with the team

FARGO, N.D — North Dakota State football getting set for their playoff match-up with Southern Illinois by taking to the practice field this past weekend and watching their opponents first round round game with South Dakota  together as a team. Its a showdown with a lot of history as of late. Back in the spring, the Salukis not only handed…

NDSU Football Looking For More “Urgency” On Offense

Entz talked wanting to get plays off quicker

FARGO, N.D — A slow start, too many penalties and struggles in the red zone were the three biggest issues North Dakota State head coach, Matt Entz, addressed as the reasons for their eight-game win streak coming to an end  Saturday against South Dakota State. The bison allowed 24 points at the half, the most given up all season and…

NDSU Football Players Believe in Both Quarterbacks to Get Job Done

No official decision on who starts at the position Saturday between Cam Miller and Quincy Patterson

FARGO, N.D — As North Dakota State football looks to get win number eight on the year against Indiana State Saturday, there are still many questions left unanswered especially at the quarterback position. Head coach Matt Entz wouldn’t name a starter saying the coaching staff is waiting to see about the health of Quincy Patterson’s shoulder, who was replaced in…

NDSU’s Sproles’ Patience Paid Off Catching First Touchdown in Two Seasons

Senior caught first TD since 2019; the game-tying score against Missouri State

FARGO, N.D — Two years since North Dakota State receiver Phoenix Sproles made reservations for six in the end zone. It all finally changed last weekend catching the game-tying touchdown against Missouri State off a play called Alabama y. It was certainly a moment that needed some time to take in, so much so, Sproles laid out on the field…

NDSU Football Looking To Continue Win Streak Against Northern Iowa In The FargoDome

Bison have won last six meetings against Panthers in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — The last time North Dakota State and Northern Iowa matched up in Fargo was the 2019 homecoming game. Now both find themselves in the same situation again with the bison looking for the same result a dominant  46-14 win. That was the sixth straight loss for the Panthers at the FargoDome, however in their last meeting against…

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…

NDSU Wins Battle In The Trenches Over UND

Bison snap Fighting Hawks 12-game home win streak

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota State wins the battle in the trenches over North Dakota running the ball 47 times for 223 yards and holding them to just one score in the first quarter to win 16-10. The Bison defense came in the clutch stopping the Fighting Hawks on fourth down twice including one on their own 20 and…

NDSU Football Players Excited About Playing UND in Grand Forks

First time Bison will play Fighting Hawks in Grand Forks since 2003

FARGO, N.D — North Dakota State and North Dakota football have met 114 times since 1894. It’ll be the fourth time both meet as division one opponents with the Bison taking control of the series with three consecutive wins. Last year was the first as members of the Missouri Valley. Now the dynamic changes with the home and home schedule…

NDSU Football Not Taking SDSU’s Month Long Layoff For Granted

Dakota Marker will be Jackrabbits first game since March 20th

FARGO, N.D. — Not only is it Dakota Marker week for North Dakota State football, their conference title streak is on the line as a win over South Dakota State would give them a 10th consecutive Missouri Valley Football Title. The Bison and jackrabbits head into the game with different situations. NDSU is coming off a win where the offense…