FARGO (NDSU ATHLETICS/KVRR) – North Dakota State University announced today that it has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference as an affiliate member for football, competing at the Football Bowl Subdivision level beginning this fall. The move follows years of evaluation and planning and reflects NDSU’s long-term strategy as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Joining the…
(FARGO) – ESPN’s Pete Thamel is reporting that North Dakota State University has agreed to join the Mountain West Conference as a football member in 2026. According to Thamel, the school will pay nearly $12 million to join the MWC and pay the NCAA $5 million to move from the FCS to the FBS level. NDSU has recently made a…
FARGO, N.D. (NDSU ATHLETICS)– The North Dakota State University football program has added 29 high school student-athletes and nine transfers for the 2026 season. The Bison added 21 high school players during the early signing period in December and eight more on Wednesday, Feb. 4, the first day of the regular signing period for Division I football. All nine transfers…
FARGO (KVRR) – Barika Kpeenu’s football journey began at West Fargo Sheyenne High School, where he was a three-year starter. In his senior season, Kpeenu was named EDC Senior Athlete of the Year after rushing for more than 1,000 yards and scoring 13 touchdowns. The standout running back chose to stay home and play for North Dakota State, a decision…
FARGO/GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – In a college football era where Name Image and Likeness (NIL) deals often look like little more than pay-for-play, two local standouts are proving the platform can be much more. North Dakota State’s Donovan Woolen and the University of North Dakota’s Kaden Vig are using their NIL opportunities not just for profit, but for a mission…
FARGO (KVRR) – The North Dakota State football program and Head Coach Tim Polasek have agreed to a contract extension in principle according to a press release from the athletic department. There was speculation around Coach Polasek potentially leaving for an FBS position. “After several productive conversations with Coach Polasek, we have affirmed our commitment to both him and the…
FARGO (KVRR) -The NDSU Bison remained perfect on the 2025 season (9-0) with a 38-30 win over Youngstown State Saturday, November 1. One of the biggest stories of the game though was the return of senior captain Jaxon Duttenhefer. “Duttenhefer is an inspiring guy for our whole football team,” said NDSU Bison head football coach Tim Polasek. “He’s an example…
FARGO (KVRR) -It is Rivalry week in the Dakotas: North Dakota State and South Dakota State. Two I-29 FCS heavyweights renew their rivalry for the Dakota marker. It’s power versus power. Pride on the line and playoff stakes are in the air. Last year, NDSU defeated the Jackrabbits twice in the FargoDome. This year they meet in Brookings, South Dakota….
NDSU footballFARGO (KVRR) – The North Dakota State Bison will once again play on national television for the Dakota Marker Game against South Dakota State. The game is set for 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25 in Brookings. The game will either air on ESPNU or ESPN2. Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Bison Football, Dakota Marker Game, NDSU Football,…
FARGO (KVRR) – The North Dakota State Bison are heading into the bye week at 3-0 playing at a dominant level in all three phases of the game. The Bison now get two weeks to prepare for South Dakota to kick-off the conference slate. “As we look at 2025 as a whole, we’re playing really good defense. We were able,…
