NDSU BISON FOOTBALL Archives

Ben Ellefson Entering Year Three as Minnesota Vikings Coach

ELLEFSON IS AN OFFENSIVE ASSISTANT WITH THE VIKINGS AND IS ENTERING HIS THIRD YEAR.

August 11, 2025

Ryan Bowlin,

EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR) -While Minnesota Vikings players continue their quest to become better each day at TCO Performance Center, it is the same for coaches, including former NDSU Bison Ben Ellefson. “Being able to jump right into the coaching side of things and still be involved with this organization, with this team, and everything, has been a dream come true,”…

NDSU Bison Football Celebrated at The White House By President Trump

April 9, 2025

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — President Trump welcomes FCS National Champions NDSU Bison Football to The White House. This video posted to X by Margo Martin, Special Assistant to the President. The president was presented a No. 47 Bison jersey by head football coach Tim Polasek. “Trump” was written on the back. Wide receiver Braylon Henderson presented the president with a…

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.

March 23, 2025

Ryan Bowlin,

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…

Rep. Fedorchak’s First Act In Congress? Celebrate NDSU Bison Football

January 13, 2025

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — “What a tradition of exellence. This shines such a bright light on our state. I like to talk a lot about American energy dominance. Well this right here is North Dakota football dominance”, said Rep. Julie Fedorchak, Republican from North Dakota. Rep. Julie Fedorchak introduces her very first piece of legislation and it’s a resolution honoring…

Hoeven and Cramer Introduce Resolution Congratulating NDSU Bison Football On National Championship

January 9, 2025

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Sen. John Hoeven and Sen. Kevin Cramer have introduced a resolution congratulating the North Dakota State University Bison football team on winning its 10th NCAA Division I FCS national championship title since 2011. The senators complemented the resolution with remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate recognizing the Bison’s long record of excellence. They…

NDSU Tops Abilene Christian in FCS Second Round, 51-31

December 7, 2024

KVRR Staff,

PHOTO/ZACHARY LUCY FARGO, N.D. (NDSU ATHLETICS) – No. 2 seed North Dakota State overcame a slow start to score 31 unanswered points and beat No. 15 Abilene Christian 51-31 in the second round of the NCAA Division I Football Championship on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. North Dakota State (11-2) advanced to the FCS…

DI College Football Early Signing Day: Breaking Down NDSU/UND Classes and Local Athletes Signing their NLI

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES SIGN THEIR NLI TO PLAY DIVISION I COLLEGE FOOBTALL.

December 4, 2024

Ryan Bowlin,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -A day of dreams coming true for high school football athletes and college programs improving their futures. Wednesday marked the first day of the three-day early signing period for Division I football. The North Dakota State Bison added 32 high school athletes. A few of the local talent the Bison added includes Noah Nelson and Carter Dauner….

North Dakota State’s CharMar Brown Wins 2024 Jerry Rice Award as FCS Freshman Player of the Year

The Jerry Rice Award honors the FCS national freshman player of the year and boasts a rich history of winners. North Dakota State running back CharMar Brown is the 2024 recipient, selected from a group of 25 finalists.

December 4, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (THE ANALYST) – It took until the second half of his 10th game before North Dakota State running back CharMar Brown had his first gain of at least 20 yards. And yet, the redshirt freshman was dominating opponents already – physically as well as on the stats sheet. Brown’s steady production and power running style have been calling cards…

NDSU Football Signs 32 High School Student-Athletes

December 4, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU ATHLETICS) – North Dakota State head football coach Tim Polasek announced the signing of 32 high school student-athletes Wednesday, Dec. 4, the first day of the three-day early signing period for Division I football. The signing class includes three players from North Dakota, 10 from Minnesota, seven from Wisconsin, three each from Missouri and Nebraska, two from…

2) NDSU Prepares for 15) ACU in FCS Playoffs Second Round

THE BISON HOLD HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE THROUGH THE PLAYOFFS (IF WIN) UNTIL THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IN FRISCO, TX.

December 3, 2024

Ryan Bowlin,

FARGO (KVRR) – Playoff football returns to the FargoDome Saturday as NDSU hosts Abilene Christian in a top-15 showdown. The Bison are coming off a 1-point loss to South Dakota in the regular season finale and after a bye-week in the first round of the FCS playoffs, NDSU will now go up against a Wildcats squad that owns a 9-4…