Tim Polasek

Bison football player arrested for theft in Minneapolis, dismissed from team

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — A now former Bison football player was arrested in Hennepin County last week for theft. Jail records show William Frattalone was booked into Hennepin County Jail in Minneapolis on Friday morning. No other details about his arrest have been made public and he is not yet listed on the court calendar. NDSU Head Football Coach Tim Polasek…

NDSU Bison Football Celebrated at The White House By President Trump

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — President Trump welcomes FCS National Champions NDSU Bison Football to The White House. This video posted to X by Margo Martin, Special Assistant to the President. The president was presented a No. 47 Bison jersey by head football coach Tim Polasek. “Trump” was written on the back. Wide receiver Braylon Henderson presented the president with a…

NDSU Football Set for Spring Ball: Begins Monday, March 24

FRESH OFF THEIR 10TH FCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, THE BISON ARE READY TO RUN IT BACK.

FARGO (KVRR) -The North Dakota State football team is fresh off their 10th FCS National Championship. Now, for the first time in four years, there is a question mark at the Quarterback position. While Cam Miller prepares for this professional career after starting at NDSU for the past four seasons, the Bison look for a new signal caller. The coaching…

2) NDSU Prepares for 15) ACU in FCS Playoffs Second Round

THE BISON HOLD HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE THROUGH THE PLAYOFFS (IF WIN) UNTIL THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IN FRISCO, TX.

FARGO (KVRR) – Playoff football returns to the FargoDome Saturday as NDSU hosts Abilene Christian in a top-15 showdown. The Bison are coming off a 1-point loss to South Dakota in the regular season finale and after a bye-week in the first round of the FCS playoffs, NDSU will now go up against a Wildcats squad that owns a 9-4…

Bison Football Bye Week: Coaches reflect on the season so far

NDSU ENTERS THE BYE WEEK WITH A 9-1 RECORD AND SIT ATOP THE MVFC STANDINGS AND MEDIA POLLS.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -North Dakota State University football is playing well exactly when they want to be. With just two games remaining in the regular season, the Herd sit atop the Missouri Valley Football Conference and atop every FCS rankings and poll. A big reason for their success is their improved run defense. What was once a concern during the…

Former Shanley Deacon Johnny ‘Scores’ Gores Reflects on First NDSU Touchdown

JOHN GORES SCORED HIS FIRST CAREER TOUCHDOWN IN THE NDSU BISON FOOTBALL HOME OPENER.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –The North Dakota State Bison football team welcomed in Tennessee State for their home opener on September 7. The Bison walked out with a dominant 52-3 win and multiple players scored their first career touchdowns. One TD in particular took social media by storm. It is not uncommon for high school athletes from the Fargo-Moorhead area to…

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….

Polasek Brings Fresh Energy to Spring Practice

North Dakota State Football Holds First Spring Practice of 2024

FARGO, N.D. — The Bison were already on the field and hard at work well before the sun rose Tuesday morning. New Head Coach Tim Polasek emphasized tempo, toughness, and tackling as he looks to lay the foundation for a team looking to return to national championship form. Polasek’s practice moved quickly and so did he as he spent time…

NDSU Football Introduces Three New Coaches Tuesday Afternoon

Tim Polasek and Assistant Coaches Speak at Introductory Press Conference

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State Football held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to introduce three newly hired members of the coaching staff. Offensive Coordinator and running backs coach, Jake Landry was the OC and Quarterbacks coach at St. Thomas the past two season Cornerbacks coach, Will Johnson is taking his first fulltime coaching position after two years at Oklahoma…

NDSU Football Promotes Olson to Defensive Coordinator ; Will Not Bring Back Petrino

CODE GREEN PROMOTES FORMER ALL-AMERICAN LINEBACKER TO D.C.

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State is making changes to it’s defensive coaching staff. The Bison are parting ways with Jason Petrino after one year as defensive coordinator.  Tim Polasek is promoting Grant Olson as the team’s new defensive coordinator. Olson was an All-American Linebacker for the Bison and a three-time FCS national champion during his playing career from 2010-2013….