NDSU Football

Former Bison, NFLers Wentz, Stick Host Youth Camp at NDSU

Part of events that run through the weekend put on by Sanford and the AO1 Foundation

FARGO, N.D. — Giving back to the community that’s what it’s all about for NDSU alums Carson Wentz, Easton Stick and Derrek Tuszka. For the NFL stars, part of it is coming together to put on a youth clinic through Sanford for third to eighth graders. It brings them back to their days as a kid wanting to chase after…

Volson, Watson Named Preseason All-Americans for NDSU Football

One of six schools with multiple selections

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State is one of six schools with multiple preseason All-Americans. Offensive lineman Cordell Volson and receiver Christian Watson headline the list. Watson led all Bison wideouts  with 19 catches for 442 yards and a touchdown. On special teams, he tied an NDSU single season record with two 100 yard-returns for touchdowns in a season. Volson…

Former Bison WR Shepherd Signs With Kansas City

Won roster spot in mini-camp off tryout

Fargo, N.D. — A former Bison footballer has a new home in the NFL. Receiver Darrius Shepherd signs with the 2020 super bowl champs Kansas City Chiefs joining the 90-man roster after a tryout during mini-camp. Shepherd spent the last two seasons with the Green Bay Packers after going undrafted out of NDSU. He appeared in 14 games for the…

State of Athletics: NDSU Athletics Director Matt Larsen

KVRR's Nick Couzin chats with North Dakota State Athletics Director Matt Larsen

FARGO, N.D. — Despite the spring football season coming to an end, the NDSU athletics department remains busy. Both baseball and track and field have entered the postseason and there are some exciting future match-ups on the Bison football schedule. KVRR Sport’s Nick Couzin discussed all those topics and more with athletic director Matt Larsen. Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines…

NDSU Reschedules Oregon Game; Adds Four Other FBS Opponents

The Bison were originally scheduled to play in Eugene in September of 2020 before COVID-19 canceled the game

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – North Dakota State Football has rescheduled the Oregon game for September 2, 2028 on the road. The two were supposed to play this past fall in Eugene before COVID-19 canceled it. It’ll be the first meeting between the two teams. That won’t be the only FBS team they’re seeing for the first time. NDSU will play…

Coaches were selling point for NDSU football Transfer LaCilento

Fourth Bison transfer added through portal

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football adds its fourth transfer from the portal for the fall season and its depth to the offensive line by landing San Diego’s all-pioneer league first team selection Luke Licilento. With the Toreros, Licilento went to the playoffs in 2018 and 2019. Because he’s graduating early once on campus will have two years of…

Short Turnaround to the Fall Beneficial for NDSU Football

Bison season ended with Quarterfinal round playoff loss to Sam Houston

FARGO, N.D. — It’s been just over 24 hours since North Dakota State’s football program experienced something that has not been felt many times before: a loss in the playoffs. For this group of players, its a new one with the last coming back in 2016. Unlike the last time and the time before, which was also a defeat at…

NDSU Falls To Sam Houston In Quarterfinals

The Bison lost the lead with just under four minutes remaining in the game

HUNTSVILLE, TX – Eric Schmid’s 6-yard touchdown run with 3:39 remaining in the game lifted No. 2 seed Sam Houston to a 24-20 victory over North Dakota State in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I Football Championship on Sunday, May 2, before a crowd of 4,984 at Bowers Stadium. North Dakota State finished its season 7-3 overall with its…

Entz Confident In Cam Miller Heading Into The Fall

The true freshman three a pair of interceptions in the Bison's FCS Quarterfinal defeat at Sam Houston

HUNTSVILLE, TX (KVRR) – It’s not often the Bison are away from the Fargodome for a playoff game. The last time they didn’t host a game leading up to Frisco was back in 2016. Just as was the case then, they fell this time. The Bison turned the ball over three times against Sam Houston, two of which were interceptions…

Jabril Cox Drafted By Cowboys In 4th Round

The former Bison was taken 115th overall by a team not far from where he won three titles with NDSU

DALLAS, TX (KVRR) – With Trey Lance and Dillon Radunz already off the board by the start of the weekend, some began to speculate when Jabril Cox would be taken in the draft. That guessing game ended before the afternoon began. The cowboys selected the FCS All-American 115th overall in the 4th round. He’ll join a defense that was in…