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Round Table: NDSU to Face Tough North Alabama Offense

UNA quarterback Christian Lopez has roughly 500 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Lions' first two contests
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FARGO, N.D. —NDSU football welcomes FCS newcomer, North Alabama to the Fargodome this Saturday. UNA’s quarterback Christian Lopez has roughly 500 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Lions’ first two contests. The KVRR sports team breaks down how the Bison will stop Lopez and the Lions offensive attack. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Christian Lopez, FCS,…
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NDSU to Face FCS Newcomer, North Alabama

North Alabama is making the jump up from Division II this season
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FARGO, N.D. —The last time NDSU football played at Gate City Bank Field, the Bison held Cal Poly’s offense to just three points. The Bison slowed the Mustangs’ triple-option attack to just 82 rushing yards on 52 carries, and they’ll need that same effort this weekend against North Alabama. The Lions won their first two match ups of the season…
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NDSU’s Menard, Marlette Return to Gridiron after 2017 Injuries

Defensive end Greg Menard and linebacker Dan Marlette both tore their ACL's last season
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FARGO, N.D. –The 2017 FCS champs picked up right where they left off in Saturday’s season opener. NDSU football crushed cal poly 49-3 in their first venture back on the field, and for two Bison in particular this was also their first game back since season ending injuries in 2017. Defensive end Greg Menard and linebacker Dan Marlette both tore…
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Former Bison Chris Board Makes Ravens NFL Roster

The rookie linebacker led the NFL through the preseason games with 30 stops
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BALTIMORE, M.D. — Roughly 1,184 players were cut from NFL rosters Saturday. Each team had to dwindle down their 90-Man preseason rosters to just 53. Former Bison Chris Board is one of the lucky ones to make the final cut. He’s flying high after cracking the Baltimore Ravens’ roster. The rookie linebacker was the NFL’s leading tackler through the preseason…
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NDSU Fan Decorates Trailer Walls with Signatures of Bison Greats

Kent Ness has been gathering the signatures for the last few years
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FARGO, N.D. — Many NDSU fans are passionate about the green and gold, but Kent Ness’s love for the Bison goes beyond the gridiron. “I’m an old Bison. I ran track for them here, so I’ve been coming here since even when I was younger, my dad brought us to games, so I’ve been a Bison fan as long as…
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HIGHLIGHTS: NDSU Comes Out on Top Over Cal Poly in Season Opener

Bruce Anderson rushed for a career-high 185 yards and two touchdowns
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FARGO, N.D. – (NDSU Athletics) Bruce Anderson rushed for a career-high 185 yards and two touchdowns as No. 1-ranked North Dakota State rolled to a 49-3 victory over Cal Poly in the football season opener for both teams Saturday, Sept. 1. Lance Dunn tied a career high with three rushing touchdowns for the Bison, who had seven ball carriers combine for…
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KVRR Round Table: Bison Football Home Opener Preview

NDSU Kicks off season against Cal Poly on Saturday.
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FARGO, N.D. — The NDSU football team will look to defend its national championship starting Saturday when they host Cal Poly. The Bison bring back a ton of talent on both sides of the field and will be trying to stop the Cal Poly triple-option offense on Saturday. The KVRR sports team breaks down Saturday’s matchup and gives some insight…
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Bison Fans Get Excited for Upcoming Season at Scheels NDSU Block Party

Fans come from all over the country to celebrate the start of the season
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FARGO, N.D. — Kyle Weber and Tim Solberman watched their sons play highschool football together in Elk Grove, California. Now the chance to see them play against each other on the college level propelled them to take a trip across the country. “His son goes to Cal Poly and my son plays for the Bison so we said hey, let’s pack…
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NDSU Names Holden Hotchkiss Backup QB Heading into Season Opener

Hotchkiss battled redshirt freshman Noah Sanders for the backup gig
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FARGO, N.D. —  When Carson Wentz went down with a broken wrist in 2015 while at NDSU, there was no question Easton Stick would step off the sideline and into the spotlight to replace him as the backup. Fast forward to this season, and it wasn’t as clear cut who would be first in line to backup Stick. This week…
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NDSU Football Names Captains for 2018 Campaign

Six players earn the honor for the herd.
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FARGO, N.D. — Next week is game week for North Dakota State and much of college football. As the Bison look to defend yet another national championship, they’ve named their team captains. There are six players earning the honor for the herd. On the defensive side of the ball, safety Robbie Grimsley was a second–team All–American last year. Levi Jordheim is…