NDSU Football

NDSU Focusing On “Minimal Gains” Every Day Of Camp

Head Coach Matt Entz emphasized the importance of ending each day of football camp better than the last

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – The Bison Football squad is back on the field and one of the big storylines early on is how the Herd are just adjusting back to a normal schedule. To Matt Entz, it’s nothing too different than what they’re typically used to with recruits already on campus and a “dead period” before August, as he calls…

Energy Level High on First Day of Fall Camp for NDSU Football

First practice of the fall season

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football put on the helmets, cleats and shoulders pads for the first day of fall camp all in anticipation leading up to the first game of 12 on September 4th  against Albany. Its been 70 days since the spring ended with a loss in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs. Players and coaches see…

“It’s Getting to the Point Where He Can Correct Players” Lance Continues to Impress at 49ers Training Camp

Garoppolo, offensive coordinator McDaniel gave praise to the rookie QB

SANTA CLARA, CA — Patrick Mahomes 2.0. Best arm I’ve seen hands downs. Those have been words to describe quarterback Trey Lance’s performance so far at San Francisco 49ers training camp. However, the former Bison is still behind starter Jimmy Garoppolo on the depth chart. Lance has said it’s a learning process so far transitioning to the pro level, however,…

NDSU Football Knows Nothing Comes Easy After Missing Main Goal in the Spring

Bison coming in to fall with new mindset and chip on their shoulder

FARGO, N.D — North Dakota State football as a program fell short of the one goal every year  that wasn’t achieved winning an fcs championship. It was just the eighth time in ten years that happened and the first since 2016. One reason for the spring playing out the way it did  was youth. 32 redshirt or true freshman saw…

NDSU’s Gonnella Does More Than Score Touchdowns, He Hits Baseballs

The bison running back spent the summer with the Arizona Diamondbacks

FARGO, N.D. — Being a multi-sport athlete in high school is common, however, once you get to the college ranks, carrying the load of two sports– becomes a little harder. That’s not the case for North Dakota State running back Dominic Gonnella. When Bison nation is not cheering loudly for him on the football field, Dominic Gonnella’s second calling is…

NDSU Football Gave Barnesville’s Zenzen “That Right Feeling

Joins brother Hunter, who goes to Iowa State, as division one football player

BARNESVILLE, Minn — A second Zenzen brother is going division one. With Hunter heading into his redshirt freshman season at Iowa State, younger brother Kaden announced where his journey takes him starting in 2022 that’s closer to home at North Dakota State. The Barnesville native spent time playing on both sides of the ball lining up at  tight end and…

Portland Native Azure Commits to NDSU Football

Second commitment for the class of 2022

PORTLAND, N.D — A shoutout to small town North Dakota as Portland native Kelby Azure announced his commitment to play for North Dakota State football in the fall of 2022. The Hatton-Northwood product played mostly on the offense and defensive line along with some fullback and linebacker, however the expectation is to play tight end for the Bison depending on…

NDSU’s Phoenix Sproles Taking Full Advantage NIL Freedom

The Bison wide receiver already has a few endorsement deals in place with more in the works

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – When the NCAA lifted a restriction that prevented student-athletes from profiting off of their name, image, and likeness, Pheonix Sproles wasted no time cashing in. The rising senior has at least five different endorsement ventures he’s been a part of so far. The rising senior Wide Receiver mentioned that he had inquiries going back a little…

Local Reaction to NCAA Athletes having the opportunity to get paid

Easton Stick, Derrek Tuszka in favor of it for NDSU athletes

FARGO, N.D. — Starting Thursday  all NCAA athletes can make money of their name, image and likeness. It creates a major shift in the organizations view on amateurism in the past where athletes were not given this right. Anything from posts on social media, teaching camps, starting their own business or signing autographs are fair game to profit of off….

Former Bison WR Shepherd Excited for New Opportunity with Hometown Chiefs

Won a roster spot off mini-camp tryout

FARGO, N.D — Even though he was really busy winning a roster spot with the home town Kansas City Chiefs during a tryout at mini-camp former North Dakota State receiver Darrius Shepherd still found time to come back for Carson Wentz’s A01 foundation charity softball game. Spending the time off hanging out with old teammates, Shepherd had time to reflect…