FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s the start of a new era at NDSU today, as they welcome their 16th president to campus. New President Marshall Stewart spent the start of his first day on the job familiarizing himself with the NDSU campus and community. With NDSU Football transitioning to the FBS level next, questions have been raised about the increased…
FARGO (KVRR) – Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports is reporting that the NCAA Football Oversight Committee has moved forward with the notion to eliminate the two-year postseason probation period for transitioning FCS programs to the FBS level. If the changes are adopted, this would make North Dakota State bowl eligible in 2026. The Bison joined the Mountain West conference earlier…
PITTSBURGH, PA (KVRR) – Bryce Lance heard his name called on day three of the 2026 NFL Draft Saturday. The New Orleans Saints selected Lance with the 136th pick in the 4th round, marking a milestone moment in one of the most accomplished careers in North Dakota State history. “This means everything, man,” Lance said. “I’m ready to give this…
FARGO (KVRR) – The North Dakota State Bison football program announced their 2026 schedule. They will play one FCS game, three non-conference games and eight Mountain West games. NDSU 2026 Football Schedule: Aug. 29 – Jacksonville State Sept. 5 – Fordham Sept. 12 – at Air Force* Sept. 19 – at Sacramento State Oct. 3 – Wyoming* (homecoming) Oct. 10…
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…
