NDSU Football

NDSU linebacker dismissed from team following arrest for shooting incident

FARGO (KVRR) – The North Dakota State University football program announced on Monday that second-year linebacker, Jaiden Pickett, has been dismissed from the team. This comes after Pickett was arrested for reckless endangerment and terrorizing after a shooting incident early Sunday morning. The shooting happened in the 1200 block of 11th Street North at 12:55 a.m. Police say an argument…

NDSU HC Tim Polasek: “It is an honor to be this program’s head coach.”

NDSU HEAD COACH TIM POLASEK PICKS UP FIRST WIN.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–The North Dakota State Bison showed dominance in their home opener defeating Tennessee State 52 to 3. Five different players scored their first career touchdowns including wide receiver Bryce Lance, CharMar Brown, Mekhi Collins, Nathan Hayes and former Shanley Deacon John Gores. In addition to all those firsts, it was the first win for Head Coach Tim Polasek….

Bison QB Cam Miller named MVFC Offensive Player of the Week after big game against Colorado

NDSU QB Cam Miller runs against Colorado on August 29, 2024 (Max Mueller/KVRR Sports)FARGO (KVRR) – The Missouri Valley Football Conference named Bison quarterback, Cam Miller, their offensive player of the week. Miller had 358 yards of total offense, throwing a touchdown and running in two. He also went 18-22 for a career high 277 yards passing. Miller and NDSU…

Bison take lead into the Half, but Fall 31-26 to Colorado

NDSU FOOTBALL OPENS 2024 SEASON WITH WEEK 1 LOSS TO COLORADO.

PHOTO/MAX MUELLER BOULDER, CO (KVRR)–  Since head coach Deion Sanders was hired at Colorado, NDSU had their 2024 week one game against the Buffaloes circled on their calendar. Earlier this year, it was announced it would be a nationally televised game as well, adding even more hype for the 9-time FCS national champions. NDSU entered the showdown in Boulder winners…

CFL: Elks Select Former NDSU WR Zach Mathis in CFL Supplement Draft

EDMONTON (ELKS/KVRR) — The Edmonton Elks have selected wide receiver Zach Mathis in the supplemental draft, the club announced Saturday. The Elks will forfeit their first-round selection in the 2025 CFL Draft. Mathis played six seasons at North Dakota State University (2018-23), where he recorded 95 receptions for 1,392 yards and nine touchdowns in 53 career games for the Bison. The…

Former Bison, Current Tampa Bay Guard Cody Mauch Holds FREE Camp in Wahpeton

MAUCH RETURNED TO NORTH DAKOTA TO HOLD A YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP FOR 300 ATENDEES.

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR)–As the summer months roll on, camps are a big way for athletes to continue to develop their skills ahead of their next sports season. Last week, former Bison quarterbacks Easton Stick and Trey Lance were in Fargo. Thursday, down in Wahpeton, North Dakota, Cody Mauch held is first camp as a professional athlete. Mauch was a second…

NDSU WR Eli Green Enters Transfer Portal

GREEN WILL HAVE TWO YEARS OF ELIGIBILITY REMAINING.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–Standout North Dakota State Wide Receiver Eli Green is reportedly entering the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3sports. The Farmington, Minnesota native spent the last three seasons with the Bison. Green redshirted his first year before playing in 12 games his freshman season in 2022. Last season, Green recorded 45 receptions, 877 yards and 3 touchdowns…

2024-25 FCS Championship Game will Take Place on a Monday for the First Time

THE FCS TITLE GAME TYPICALLY KICKS OFF ON SATURDAY, THOUGH THE GAME TOOK PLACE ON SUNDAY THE LAST TWO SEASONS.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–A major change has arrived for the FCS Championship game. It was announced on Saturday that the 2024-25 FCS title game will take place on Monday night this upcoming season. This announcement comes after two straight years of the title game being played on a Sunday afternoon. Prior to the Sunday games, the championship would typically take place…