North Dakota State

Bison Seniors Nostalgic Heading into Final Season

Bruce Anderson and Robbie Grimsley open up about their last time starting fall camp

FARGO, N.D. — Football season never really ends for North Dakota State. After the playoffs in January, there is a little time off before spring practices. Then there are summer workouts, and now Friday marked the first day of fall camp. The Bison bring back a loaded class of 23 seniors looking to defend their national title. But for many of…

NDSU DE Menard Back on Buck Buchanan Watch List

Safety Robbie Grimsley is also on the watch list for the top defensive player in the FCS.

FARGO, N.D. — At this time last season, North Dakota State defensive end Greg Menard was named to the Buck Buchanan Watch List, awarded to the top defensive player in the FCS. He tore his ACL later that month and missed the entire season. After using his redshirt, Menard is back on the Buchanan watch list for his senior season….

NDSU one of 8 MBB Teams to Compete in U.S. Bank Stadium Basketball Classic

U.S. Bank Stadium is preparing for the 2019 Final Four

MINNEAPOLIS (NDSU Athletics) – U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is set to host its first ever basketball event this winter, including a matchup between North Dakota State men’s basketball and Drake University on Saturday, Dec. 1. The four-game U.S. Bank Stadium Basketball Classic will take place on Friday, Nov. 30, and Saturday, Dec. 1, featuring a Big Ten vs. Big…

Former NDSU Pitcher Folman Signed by White Sox

The former Bison was pitching in the American Association with Sioux Falls.

CHICAGO (NDSU Athletics) — Former North Dakota State University standout relief pitcher Kevin Folman was signed by the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, July 24. Folman, who was pitching for the Sioux Falls Canaries in the American Association prior to his contract being purchased, is the ninth Bison in program history to be picked up by a Major League Baseball organization,…

NDSU’s Klieman Reacts to NCAA Redshirt Rule

Redshirted football players will be allowed to play four games without losing a year of eligibility.

FARGO, N.D. — The NCAA announced a rule change that will affect redshirt freshmen, and actually increase their roles on teams. Beginning this season, players will be allowed to play up to four games while still retaining their redshirt status. This could have big implications for North Dakota State, which had to pull running back Seth Wilson’s redshirt last season due…

NDSU Welcomes in New Wide Receivers Coach with MVFC Experience

Jason Ray spent the last three years coaching at Missouri State and Northern Iowa

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – North Dakota State head football coach Chris Klieman announced the hiring of Jason Ray as wide receivers coach Tuesday, June 5. Ray replaces Atif Austin, who resigned after four seasons to accept a position with the New England Patriots. Ray joins the Bison after spending the past three seasons in the Missouri Valley Football Conference…

Coach of the Week: NDSU T&F Throws Coach Justin St. Clair

The Bison have 16 throwers competing the the NCAA West Prelims

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU track and field collects Summit League titles like trees collect rings; Ever year another one gets added. The Bison women have won 11 outdoor titles in a row, while the men have won the last nine. Much of that success comes from the throwing events where as a team, the Bison, nationally, have the top-ranked group of…

NDSU Men’s Golf Completes First Round of its First-Ever NCAA Regional

The Bison sit in 13th place out of 13 teams at +9

STOCKTON, Calif. (NDSU Athletics) – The North Dakota State University men’s golf team fired an opening round 9-over par 297 and is in 13th place after 18 holes at the NCAA Pacific Regional Monday, May 14, at The Reserve at Spanos Park. Iowa State leads the regional through one round at 10-under par 278, while Kansas is in second with…

NDSU Softball Smokes Omaha in Summit League Tournament

The Bison won 9-0 in five innings

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – Zoe Stavrou and Tabby Heinz each hit home runs as top-seed North Dakota State defeated Omaha 9-0 in five innings to advance in the Summit League tournament played Thursday, May 10, before 271 spectators at the Ellig Sports Complex. NDSU (31-17) is scheduled to play No. 2-seed South Dakota State (33-14) at 1 p.m. Friday,…

NDSU Men and Women Early Leaders at Summit League Track & Field Championships

The Bison are perennial conference champions

TULSA, Okla. (NDSU Athletics) – The North Dakota State men’s track & field team scored 49 points in two throwing events on the first day of the Summit League Outdoor Championships, opening up an early lead in the hunt for its ninth straight team title. NDSU leads the team race with 54 points through three events on the first day….