NDSU Football

NDSU Running Backs Moving on without Frazier, Morlock

Lance Dunn and Bruce Anderson are ready to lead the Bison backfield

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State is missing a pair of powerful presences at running back from last year’s squad. King Frazier and Chase Morlock graduated, leaving a couple of holes at the position. Lance Dunn led the Bison in rushing yards in 2016, despite fewer carries than Frazier, and is ready to lead NDSU’s backfield. Bruce Anderson spent much…

DeLuca Ready for 5th Year with Bison Football

Bison linebacker one of several returning seniors on defense.

FARGO, N.D. — For the first time in NDSU linebacker Nick DeLuca’s college career, he and the bison are not opening up practice as the defending national champions. The fifth year senior returns to an NDSU defense that has the potential to be the best in the FCS. After a season ending injury last year, DeLuca decided against going to the…

Bison Football is Back: Turning a New Leaf

It's NDSU's first time since 2011 that they enter the season not the reigning FCS champs

FARGO, N.D. —Have no fear, bison football is finally here. The three month hiatus of the off season  has left a sour taste in everyone’s mouth following the 2016 season. It’s NDSU’s first time since 2011 that they enter the season not the reigning FCS champs, but the team is turning a new leaf and the expectations for 2017 are…

NDSU Football Picked to Win 7th Consecutive MVFC Title

The Bison edged out South Dakota State by one vote in the preseason poll

ST. LOUIS (NDSU Athletics) — Last year’s Missouri Valley Football Conference co-champions appear to be on a collision course again in 2017. A single vote separates top pick North Dakota State from second-place South Dakota State in the MVFC preseason poll. It’s the tightest vote for a preseason favorite in league history. North Dakota State has earned the league title for…

Former Bison Crockett Signs with Raiders

Crockett spent first two seasons with Green Bay.

ALAMEDA, Calif. (Oakland Raiders) – The Oakland Raiders have signed the following three free agents, the club announced Friday including former NDSU running back John Crockett. Crockett originally signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in May 2015. He spent the entire 2016 season on the Reserve/Injured List. Crockett played in two games as a rookie in…

Jake Reinholz Receives Gatorade North Dakota Boys Soccer Player of the Year Award

Reinholz is walking-on as a kicker for NDSU Football

FARGO, ND–  At this point in the year, we are much closer to the start of the 2018 boys soccer season than the end of the 2017 season. Nonetheless, former Shanley soccer standout Jake Reinholz was finally presented an award commending his great season. Reinholz was named the Gatorade North Dakota Boys Soccer Player of the year last month, and…

Carson Wentz Mic’d Up in Final Game of 2016

Eagles released a video of the former NDSU quarterback against the Cowboys

PHILADELPHIA — Former North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz is seen shaking hands with officials, congratulating opponents and building up teammates in a video released by the Philadelphia Eagles. The four-minute video features Wentz mic’d up in his final game of the 2016 regular season against Dallas. For a link to the full video on the Eagles website, click here. Categories: Top…

NDSU Football Adds Non-Conference Games to 2018, 2019, 2020 Schedules

The Bison will face North Alabama, UC Davis and Drake

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – North Dakota State University announced on Tuesday, May 30, the addition of three home football games for the 2018, 2019 and 2020 seasons. NDSU will play North Alabama on Sept. 22, 2018; UC Davis on Sept. 21, 2019; and Drake on Sept. 12, 2020; at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. The additions leave…

Bison Offense Focusing on Little Things in Final Week of Spring Practice

NDSU was No. 39 in the FCS in scoring offense in 2016

FARGO, N.D. — It is game week for the North Dakota State football team. The Bison are putting in the final preparations before their spring game on Saturday, and the emphasis is on the specifics. “It’s just the little details,” sophomore quarterback Easton Stick said. “As an offensive lineman, understanding the fronts that are being played and where the linebackers are…

NDSU to Show Off Strong Class of Offensive Linemen at Pro Day

Zack Johnson, Jack Plankers and Landon Lechler will participate in NDSU's Pro Day

FARGO, N.D. — Wednesday afternoon marks a big step for former North Dakota State football players who hope to play at the next level. It’s Pro Day. The Bison will not quite have the same representation as last season without a certain No. 2 pick at quarterback, but three offensive linemen are expected to make waves. Zack Johnson, Jack Plankers and…