Montana State

Swing Barrel Brewing Co. Hosts Game Watch for Good Cause

Fans of both Montana and Montana State swung by to catch the game and donate to local charities.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Montana and Montana State alums may not get along when it comes to football, but they can definitely agree that charities like Churches United and organizations such as the Great Plains Food Bank deserve support for the work they do in the community. Swing Barrel Brewing agreed, and therefore hosted the “Brawl of the Wild” event…

New Documentary Features North Dakota Native American Professional Bull Rider Stetson Lawrence

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Stetson Lawrence ranked among the top 25 bull riders globally until a second major injury derailed his career. He was one of the few Native American professional riders. The life of the Chippewa Sioux rodeo star who grew up near Williston, North Dakota is featured in a new documentary called “Another Eight Seconds”. “I take it…

NDSU Embracing Role as Road Warriors

NDSU FOOTBALL WILL TAKE ON MONTANA STATE SATURDAY IN ROUND 2 OF THE FCS PLAYOFFS

FARGO, N.D, — The last time the Bison had a road playoff game this early in the post season was in 2010 when they visited the Montana State Bobcats in Bozeman, 13 years later, the Bison travel back to Bobcat Stadium this Saturday. The Bison are just 2-2 on the road this season with losses coming against North Dakota and…

Former Bison Assistant, Player Named Head Coach at Montana State

Brent Vigen named head coach of Bobcats

BOZEMAN, Mon. — Montana State has picked former North Dakota State assistant coach and player, Brent Vigen, as their new head football coach. Since 2017, Vigen was Wyoming’s offensive coordinator, associate head coach and quarterbacks coach. Before joining Craig Bohl’s staff in 2014, the Buxton native, was on his staff as O.C. with the Bison as part of three national…

NDSU Football Ready For Montana State Rush Defense

Held Austin Peay to Four Rushing Yards

FARGO, N.D. — Its just two days away. North Dakota State and Montana State squaring off in the FCS Playoff Semifinals for a spot in the FCS Championship.. After being held to just nine points and no touchdowns in the Quarterfinals, NDSU will look to find more success offensively.. Especially in the run game. The Bobcats defense showed out in…

NDSU Football: Defense/Special Teams Picking Up Offense in Struggles As Team Works Toward Championship Appearance

Offense held to no touchdowns in Quarterfinals

FARGO, N.D. — As North Dakota State football looks ahead to its match-up with Montana State on Saturday in the FCS Playoff semifinals, the offense wants to improve on finishing out drives in the red zone. The Bison were held without a touchdown for the first time since 2002 and under 10 points for the first time since 2014. The…

NDSU Football Looking to Create Balance With Different Feel to Game Week

Bison balancing game prep, finals and graduation

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football is getting ready for its semifinal match-up with Montana State on Saturday. As the Bison and Bobcats meet for the second year in a row in the playoffs, this week leading up has a bit of a different feel. By making it into the final four of the field, the balance of student…

UND Football Knows Importance of Wins for Rest of Season

Won first road contest last week

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota football got the monkey off its back getting the first road win of the season. This week’s task is another ranked opponent, the fifth faced this season, in Montana State coming to the Alerus Center. It’s a place where the Fighting Hawks have not lost this season. UND knows every game from here on…

UND Football Readies for a Dynamic Montana State Opponent

The Fighting Hawks and the Bobcats square off Saturday at noon

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — For the fifth time in eight games, UND football will be tasked with taking down a top-25 opponent. This Saturday’s matchup comes against No. 9 Montana state. The Bobcats are 5-2 this year with their only loses coming against Texas Tech and then No. 16 Sacramento State. The Montana State offense tends to get a bit…