NDSU Football

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit Talks Trey Lance in Draft

Episode with the former NDSU QB airs Monday on the network

FARGO, N.D. — As former North Dakota State quarterback Trey lance gets ready for his second pro day on Monday, he’ll also be featured on national television later that night. ESPN will feature the 2019 FCS player of the year in a series hosted by analyst Kirk Herbstreit that goes in-depth on the top QB’s in the NFL Draft to…

NDSU WR Sproles Back Healthy; Decides Against Playing This Spring

Cited personal reasons for the decision

FARGO, N.D. — Bison fans won’t see receiver Phoenix Sproles playing on the field until the fall. Despite being fully recovered from an ankle injury suffered this past fall, the junior announced on twitter he won’t suit up against South Dakota State  or in the FCS playoffs due to personal reasons. Sproles was NDSU second leading wide out in 2019…

Mostaert, Thomas Becoming Big Part of NDSU’s Defensive Line This Spring

Both lead the D-line in tackles and sacks

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota State defensive line has always had one standout lead the way. In 2018, it was Greg Menard’s 40 tackles and 9.5 sacks. In 2019, it was Derrek Tuszka’s 48 tackles and 13.5 sacks. However, this spring the production has been lineman by committee. Two of those heading up the committee are redshirt freshman, Eli…

NDSU Football Not Taking SDSU’s Month Long Layoff For Granted

Dakota Marker will be Jackrabbits first game since March 20th

FARGO, N.D. — Not only is it Dakota Marker week for North Dakota State football, their conference title streak is on the line as a win over South Dakota State would give them a 10th consecutive Missouri Valley Football Title. The Bison and jackrabbits head into the game with different situations. NDSU is coming off a win where the offense…

Watson and Wegner Take Home MVFC Player Of Week Honors

Christian Watson was named the conference Offensive Player of the Week while Garret Wegner earned Special Team honors

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Christian Watson and Garret Wegner take home Missouri Valley Player of The Week honors in the Bison’s three point win at Northern Iowa. Watson earns offensive player of the week a day after catching two passes for 86 yards, one of which lead to an NDSU field goal before the half. Wegner was named Special Teams…

Watson’s High Power Speed Helps Lift NDSU To Win Over Northern Iowa

Christian Watson returned a kick 100 yards for a touchdown in the Bison's 23-20 win over the Panthers

  FARGO, ND (KVRR) – In the second to last game of the regular season, NDSU squeaked by Northern Iowa 23-20 for their fifth win of the spring in what was their first game in three weeks. Christian Watson has a knack for speed, as we’ve seen before, but today it was on full display right here. The  100-yard kick…

Trey Lance Accepts Invite to Attend NFL Draft in Person

Will sit in green room with his family in Cleveland

FARGO, N.D. — The NFL Draft takes place at the end of this month in Cleveland and former North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance is one of ten prospects who is attending the event in-person by accepting a green room invite. Lance is a couple weeks removed from his pro day where 31 teams came to Fargo to watch him…

NDSU Football Coaching Staff Key Part in Keeping Players Minds at Ease Through Cancellations/Postponements

Coaches kept looking ahead to next opponents when bad news struck

FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State football is getting closer and closer to reliving a feeling that has been taken away over the last two weeks: Gameday.  After having a cancellation and postponement a match-up with Northern Iowa is four days away. During the break, the Bison worked through many adjustments just to stay ready. Having less practice time, both…

CB Josh Hayes Leaves NDSU Football Program

Plans to move closer to home in Florida; enter transfer portal

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football received some hopeful news this morning with no further positive COVID tests in the program. Making this Saturday’s game at Northern Iowa more likely to get played. However, if the the Bison do take the field it’ll be without a key player on defense. Cornerback Josh Hayes has left the program and plans…

Missouri Valley Football Conference Committed to Finishing Spring Season; FCS Releases First Playoff Rankings

NDSU number two, UND number five

ST LOUIS, MO — Over the last two weeks the Missouri Valley Football Conference had eight games postponed — or canceled. Most recently, Friday’s South Dakota and Western Illinois game. Plus Illinois state opting out  for health concerns, however, the league is staying committed to finish the season. In a statement, associate commissioner Mike Kern said the conference has reached…