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NDSU Football Adjusting to Short Week

Play Southern Illinois at Noon Saturday after Sunday afternoon game

FARGO, N.D. — After opening up the spring season with a win at home over Youngstown State, its time for North Dakota State football to pack their bags and hit the road for back-to back games starting with Southern Illinois. With game one this past Sunday, it presents a quick turnaround for the Bison who are getting ready for a…

South Dakota State Hits Late Three to Top NDSU Men’s Basketball

Bison lost 68-67

FARGO, N.D. – (NDSU Athletics) South Dakota State’s Charlie Easley made a three-pointer with 17.6 seconds left to give the Jackrabbits a 68-67 win over the North Dakota State men’s basketball team on Friday night. NDSU fell to 9-4 in Summit League play, while SDSU improved to 7-2. Junior Sam Griesel led the Bison with 17 points, and Tyree Eady…

NDSU Women’s Basketball Closes Regular Season With Tough Stretch

Faces ranked South Dakota State and defending Summit League champions South Dakota

FARGO, N.D. — The final four games of Summit League play will be no easy task for North Dakota State women’s basketball. What makes it so challenging? How about playing the last two league champions, South Dakota and nationally ranked South Dakota State. To add even more fuel to the fire, the Bison sit behind both teams in the conference…

Babicz, Johnson Key Returners in NDSU Offense This Spring

Babicz, Johnson part of loaded depth at tight end and running back

FARGO, N.D — When North Dakota state football takes the field Sunday against Youngstown State there will be many weapons for quarterback Zeb Noland to utilize. Returners who played key roles in 2019 are back at tight end and running back. At tight end,  Josh Babicz is coming off a 2019 season racking in five touchdowns and being part of…

Summit League Leaders Clash as NDSU Men’s Basketball Gets Ready for South Dakota State

Bison lost their match-up with the jackrabbits earlier this year

FARGO, N.D — With some help from the neighbors up in Grand Forks, North Dakota State men’s basketball is now tied for the Summit League lead after South Dakota was swept by North Dakota during the bye week. This next series it just so happens the Bison face the team they’re tied with in South Dakota State. The last time…

NDSU Football Opens Against A Youngstown State Team With Many Unknowns

Penguins coaching staff hasn't had much coaching experience on D-1 level

FARGO, N.D. —  From playing one game in October to having an eight-game conference schedule announced in late January. The long awaited game week is here for North Dakota State football in mid-February. The road to this point is certainly a unique one, however the first opponent may be even crazier. The Bison are getting ready for a team in…

FCS Spring Season Preview: Stats Perform Senior Editor Craig Haley

Stats Perform's Craig Haley previews upcoming spring football season

FARGO, N.D — North Dakota State and North Dakota football kick off their spring seasons next weekend. In anticipation of the season, preseason polls and All-American are being released. Stats Perform Senior Editor, Craig Haley, joined KVRR Sport’s Nick Couzin to preview what’s ahead. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Bison Football, Craig Haley, FCS Football, FCS…

Linebackers Strength of Bison Defense Heading into Spring Season

Jackson Hankey headlines group of returners

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State’s defense hasn’t played a full season since the departures of All-Americans, Derrek Tuskza and Jabril Cox. However, after the single game against Central Arkansas this fall, code green definitely has something to build off of. Especially at the linebacker position. Against the Bears, Jackson Hankey, Jasir Cox and James Kaczor led the way with…

Running Back Group Key Part of NDSU Football’s Depth for Spring Season

As many as five backs could see reps in the eight games

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football has been going through a lot of change on the offensive side of the ball. Dan Larsen moved over to the offensive line  from the running backs  and Joe Beschroner came in this spring to fill that void. Any differences have shown very little effect.. The offensive backfield is still loaded despite losing…

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…