NDSU BISON FOOTBALL

NDSU Football Adds 31 New Player to the Roster for 2022

Bison add 13 from Minnesota and 7 from in-state

FARGO, N.D — Wednesday marked the first of the three day early signing period around college football. North Dakota State welcomed 31 future players to the program from seven different states with 13 coming from Minnesota and seven from in-state. Head coach Matt Entz brought in recruits for every position other than running back, a spot on the roster that’s…

NDSU-James Madison Football in Familiar Position: Playing Meaningful Games in December

Bison-Dukes play for spot in FCS Championship Friday Night

FARGO, N.D — Soak it all in Bison fans. Friday night’s semifinal match-up marks the last meeting for James Madison and North Dakota state as fcs opponents as the Dukes make the move to the FBS  next season. And just like their previous two meetings, there is a lot to play for in this one. Last time both sides got…

NDSU’s O.C. Talks Second Option at Tight End; Success of O-Line Last Three Games

Tyler Roehl answers some big questions heading into quarterfinal match-up

FARGO, N.D — With their playoff quarterfinal match-up against East Tennessee State on the horizon, North Dakota State football has been dealing with injuries on both sides of the ball. However, the biggest loss may come on offense at tight end with Noah Gindorff. Gindorff had successful surgery on his leg Wednesday after getting rolled up on during a block…

NDSU’s Talbert Having Breakout Year At Cornerback

Has forced two turnovers in last three games

FARGO, N.D — Over North Dakota State’s three-game win streak the defense has played mean living up to their code green form. A standout from the secondary, who has been part of that success, is cornerback Destin Talbert. The Bison have held opponents under 100 rushing yards and forced five turnovers over that stretch. Talbert has caused two of those…

NDSU’s Patterson Finding Confidence With New Role in the Offense

Patterson has own personnel set in offense to run the ball

FARGO, N.D. — It’s been a season of highs and lows for North Dakota State quarterback Quincy Patterson. Patterson led the bison as starter out of fall camp to a 6-0 record before suffering a shoulder injury week seven against Missouri State and ultimately getting sidelined for Cam Miller who has been QB1 since. The experience of losing that role…

NDSU Football Working Through Challenges in New Opponent; Gindorff Back For Sixth Year

Bison play East Tennessee State for first time on Saturday

FARGO, N.D — For the first time this season North Dakota State football will see an unfamiliar opponent by playing a team outside of the Missouri Valley. The SOCON conference champions, East Tennessee State are coming to the Dome Saturday for the first ever meeting between both sides. The Buccaneers come in winners of five in a row after topping…

NDSU Football Having A Light Playoff Bye Week

Practicing three days this week

FARGO, N.D — North Dakota State football is feeling like its in 2019 again. With a first round bye in the FCS playoffs, the team has a bit of a lighter schedule this week in order to take full advantage of both rest, recovery and time with family. The Bison plan to have three practices this week and look into…

Bison’s Road to Frisco

A Look at the FCS Bracket

The SIU salukis taking on the coyotes of South Dakota both of these teams are 7 and 4 these two teams are in the same conference but did not meet this year. The winner will have to come to the FargoDome. If NDSU and James Madison both win out they would see each other in the semis…James Madison is the…

In First Season, Williams Becomes NDSU Football’s Leading Rusher in Backfield

TaMerik Williams leads the all Bison backs with 433 rushing yards

FARGO, N.D — North Dakota state running back TaMerik Williams is only nine games in to his Bison career and making a loud first impression. Against Youngstown State, Williams made his first career start running a career high 18 carries for 137 yards and two touchdowns. It was the first time a pair of NDSU backs rushed for over 100…

Babicz Gets First TD Since Week One as NDSU’s Tight Ends Find Success in Offense

Both tight ends combined for 100 yards receiving

FARGO, N.D — North Dakota State football rides an eight-game win streak to Brookings this Saturday after a dominate 44-point offensive output against Indiana State. Part of that success came from the pass game and getting the tight ends involved. On the first drive of the game quarterback cam miller found tight end Josh Babicz twice. Once on a 55-yard…