NDSU BISON FOOTBALL

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…

NDSU Football Has Offensive Explosion Against Indiana State

Bison beat Sycamores 44-2 behind 477 yards of total offense

FARGO, N.D. — An offensive explosion for North Dakota State football totaling 477 yards and scoring on the first four possessions on the way to a 44-2 victory over Indiana StateĀ  to extend their win streak to eight games. Of those 477 yards, 292 yards of them came on the ground including 155 from running back Kobe Johnson, who produced…

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’s Ching, Eli Mostaert Solidifying Roles As Top Pass Rushers

Both have combined for 32 tackles, 5.5 sacks

FARGO, N.D — Defensive tackles Costner Ching and Eli Mostaert have been putting up big numbers for North Dakota State this fall. Through six games, the two have combined for 5.5 sacks, 32 tackles and a fumble recovery. A lot of their performance was fueled by not living up to standards last season as the fourth best best in the…

NDSU Football Improves to 6-0 with Road Win Against Illinois State

Earn second shutout of season with 20-0 win

NORMAL, Ill. – (NDSU Athletics) Defensive tackle Eli Mostaert had 3.5 sacks and linebacker Jasir Cox made his first two career interceptions to highlight No. 3-ranked North Dakota State’s 20-0 victory over Illinois State in the Missouri Valley Football Conference on Saturday, Oct. 16, before a homecoming crowd of 12,416 at Hancock Stadium. It was the second shutout of the…

Jasir Cox: NDSU Football’s Team Barber

Bison senior linebacker plays more than just his role as teammate

FARGO, N.D — After a season-high six tackles against Northern Iowa, North Dakota State linebacker Jasir Cox has accepted the challenge head coach Matt Entz has given him since the spring tackle better. “I took initiative with myself to understand that bringing a guy down is the main concept is the main concept our defense prides itself on,” Cox said….

NDSU Football’s Offense Starting To Flow With Patterson

Patterson helped offense put up 363 yards of offense against Northern Iowa

FARGO, N.D — After North Dakota State’s 34-20 win over Northern Iowa quarterback Quincy Patterson said the offense is not even playing at its full potential. Winning by 14 can be more and 30 plus points can be 50 or even 60. Why does Patterson say this? Because the offense is starting to gain confidence and get in a better…

NDSU Football Preps For Illinois State Who Comes In Fresh Off A Bye

Bison have won last 10 against against the Redbirds

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football takes their perfect 5-0 record away from Fargo for the first true road game of the season against Illinois State. Its an interesting match-up to create a game plan for as the Redbirds come off a mid-season bye. The Bison got the better end of them in the spring with an eight-point victory….