North Dakota State vs. Abilene Christian - December 07, 2024

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NDSU

Recap

Stats

Plays

Social

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Wildcats logo, Wildcats 9-5, 1ST 14, 2ND 3, 3RD 7, 4TH 7, TOT 31

Bison logo, Bison 11-2, 1ST 3, 2ND 17, 3RD 21, 4TH 10, TOT 51

Scoring

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2:45R.Vaes extra point is good.

2:53[2nd & 2 @ NDSU 13] M.McIvor pass complete. Catch made by J.Henry for 13 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

8:55[4th & Goal @ AC 3] G.Crosa 21 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-C.Bowers, Holder-K.Steindorf.

What's Buzzing

Bison Report

The Bison coaches shared their thoughts on NDSU's first third of the season this afternoon Coach P on culture, Dan Larson on the receiver room, Grant Olson on Ray James' efforts earning him a candy bar and much more: https://t.co/0qwtzwVdv9

Bison Report

11h

“I think we’ve shown what we’re capable of. I just don’t know that we’ve shown we can do it at a consistent level, which is what’s expected here at NDSU.” DL

Dom Izzo

14h

Great piece from Scott here on how leagues are trying to figure out the new start date. Locally, #NDSU is working on that final weekend of August as well. G6 teams may need to schedule each other a heck of a lot more.

Scott Dochterman

15h

How college football is scrambling to solve a scheduling ‘puzzle’ when Week 0 becomes Week 1 in 2027 Look for SEC games on Labor Day weekend, a rivalry 'landing' on the Big Ten's regular-season finale and an ACC shuffle halting a long series. Plus more ⏬ https://t.co/tUhSu2yc0j

Dom Izzo

17h

#ThisDayInNDSUHistory: September 22, 2007. Bison go to Central Michigan and dominate the defending MAC champs, 44-14. Tyler Roehl scores three touchdowns, running for 143 yards. Steve Walker throws for 261 yards, NDSU registers one of its most impressive Division I wins.

Dom Izzo

A star-studded class has been announced for #NDSU’s Hall of Fame weekend; among honorees: - Jim Kramer, legendary strength coach - Laura Januszewski; Bison first D1 All-American - Steve Walker, two-time conference player of year - Katie Johnson, 3-time all-league selection

Bleacher Report•6d

Week 3 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting LSU-Ole Miss and every game this week 📲

Bleacher Report•4d

5 Teams That Can Crash the CFB Playoff 🏈Projecting why North Dakota State is capable of changing the landscape this season 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

Top 25 CFB Rankings Predictions 🔮Where everyone could sit after Week 1 games

Bleacher Report•2w

Updated Heisman Odds 📊Where everyone stands after Toney's standout performance

Bleacher Report•2w

Bold Prediction for North Dakota State 🔮Our experts believe the college playoff will have one huge shock this season 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

🚨 New CFB Pregame ShowThis one is completely animated

Bleacher Report•3w

Week 0 CFB Winners & Losers 📊🇮🇪 UNC exceeds expectations 🌲 Stanford avoids Déjà vu 📲 Takeaways from 8-game slate

Bleacher Report•3w

NDSU Wins 1st FBS Game 👏Took care of Jacksonville State easily

NDSU's First FBS Win 🦬

10x FCS champs make light work of Jacksonville State in CFB opener

Bleacher Report•3w

Week 0 Betting Locks 🔒Expert pick for UNC-TCU, more 📲

Bleacher Report•3w

Picks for Every Week 0 Game 🔮Predictions for North Carolina, USC, more 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

CFB AP Top 25 Predictions 🔮Latest picks after release of first coaches poll 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

Experts React to CFB Coaches PollTap for best reactions from Tuesday's release 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

First CFB Coaches Poll 🔢Ohio State opens as No. 1 in preseason rankings 📲

Bleacher Report•3mo

FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer PortalFull details on proposal inside 📲

Eagles Draft 5th-Rd QB 🦅

North Dakota State star Cole Payton goes No. 178 overall. See how he compares to Jalen Hurts

Bleacher Report•8mo

Cole Payton Scouting ReportNorth Dakota State QB goes No. 178

Saints Draft WR Bryce Lance

📋 North Dakota State (No. 136 overall) 👦 Younger brother of Trey Lance 🎥 Watch his top-end speed

Bleacher Report•5mo

Bryce Lance Scouting ReportNorth Dakota State WR goes No. 136

Bleacher Report•5mo

Mel Kiper's Favorite Sleepers 😴Draft expert gives top prospects at every position 📲

Bleacher Report•5mo

QB Landing Spots in New MockChad Reuter reveals his predictions for Ty Simpson, Carson Beck and more 📲

Bleacher Report•5mo

NCAA FBS Proposes New ScheduleOversight Committee recommended standardizing start date for all CFB teams at Week 0

Bleacher Report•5mo

CFP Reveals Updated Logo 👌College Football Playoff drops 'refreshed' look with 'championship gold' details 📸

gobison.com•6mo

NDSU to Play in 2027 Vegas Kickoff Classic - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State's football game on the 2027 Labor Day weekend against Montana State at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is still on as scheduled, NDSU athletic director Matt Larsen announced Wednesday, March 25.

Bleacher Report•6mo

Draft Prospects Who Will Go Higher Than Expected 📈Why Cole Payton is a player to watch for in the draft 👀

Bleacher Report•6mo

2026 CFB Rule Changes 📜Committee announces new rules and penalties around targeting, uniforms and more 📲

gobison.com•7mo

NDSU Announces 2026 Football Schedule - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State University today announced a 12-game football schedule for the 2026 season, the school's first year competing at the Football Bowl Subdivision level.

Bleacher Report•7mo

NFL Combine's Top Performers🌟Jeremiyah Love and Sonny Styles among standouts. Tap for full recap 📲

Bryce Lance Runs 4.34u 40 👀

B/R Gridiron

7mo

@brgridiron

NDSU WR Bryce Lance just ran a 4.34u 👀 Bryce is the younger brother of Chargers QB Trey Lance (via: @NFL)

acusports.com•7mo

Patterson Adds Three to ACU Football Staff - Abilene Christian University AthleticsACU has announced the hiring of Sam Bennett, Justin Sinz and Broderic Odom to the football staff.

gobison.com•7mo

Eric Amoako Joins NDSU Football Staff - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - Cornerbacks coach Eric Amoako joined the North Dakota State football staff Monday, Feb. 16.

Bleacher Report•7mo

FBS-Bound North Dakota State Coming for College Football PlayoffWhy the Bison are ready for the challenge

Bleacher Report•8mo

🚨 NDSU Joining Mountain West10x FCS champions paying ~$12M to join FBS conference (ESPN)

gobison.com•8mo

NDSU Football Joining Mountain West Conference - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State University announced today that it has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference as an affiliate member for football, competing at the Football Bowl Subdivision level beginning this fall.

Mountain West Eyeing NDSU

Ross Dellenger

8mo

@RossDellenger

The Mountain West is in serious dialogue to add FCS powerhouse North Dakota State as a football-only member starting this coming season, sources tell @YahooSports. A deal could be finalized as soon as this weekend. https://t.co/t42jWKtucI

acusports.com•8mo

ACU Alum Jack Gibbens Set for Super Bowl LX - Abilene Christian University AthleticsThe former Wildcat is now a big-time player for the NFL's New England Patriots, who play the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Sunday evening.

acusports.com•8mo

ACU Football Signs Massive 2026 Recruiting Class - Abilene Christian University AthleticsHead coach Keith Patterson announced the Wildcats have signed 40 total players -- 17 from the transfer portal and 23 from high schools.

gobison.com•8mo

North Dakota State Announces 2026 Football Recruiting Class - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - The North Dakota State University football program has added 29 high school student-athletes and nine transfers for the 2026 season.

Bleacher Report•8mo

Full Senior Bowl 2026 ResultsProspects who boosted draft stock at showcase

gobison.com•8mo

NDSU Football Strength Coach Jim Kramer Retires - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State University earned a reputation as one of the toughest, hard-nosed, physical teams in the Football Championship Subdivision thanks to the behind-the-scenes work of the NDSU strength and conditioning staff led by Jim Kramer, who retired this month after 22 years at NDSU.

Bleacher Report•8mo

Way-Too-Early CFB Top 25 📊B/R's rankings for 2026-27 season after Indiana's Natty win 📲

Bleacher Report•8mo

Mel Kiper 2026 Draft Big Board Top 5 shake up after Dante Moore decides to return to Oregon

gobison.com•9mo

North Dakota State No. 5 in Final AFCA FCS Coaches Poll - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State was ranked No. 5 in the final AFCA FCS Coaches Poll for the 2025 season released Tuesday, Jan. 6, by the American Football Coaches Association.

gobison.com•9mo

Eight Bison Named to CSC Academic All-District Football Team - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State had eight student-athletes named to the 2025 Academic All-District® Football Team selected by College Sports Communicators on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The team recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.

gobison.com•9mo

Cornerbacks Coach Lewis Walker Returns to NDSU - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - Lewis Walker has returned to North Dakota State University as the cornerbacks coach for the Bison football team, head coach Tim Polasek announced Wednesday, Dec. 31.

acusports.com•10mo

Serving as ACU Team Captain was the Honor of a Lifetime for Marshall - Abilene Christian University AthleticsSenior T.J. Marshall was not ACU's superstar player, but he made an impact on his teammates over the past four years.

acusports.com•10mo

ACU Football 2026 Conference Schedule Released - Abilene Christian University AthleticsThe Wildcats' run to a third straight United Athletic Conference championship begins October 10 in Abilene.

acusports.com•10mo

ACU Football Press Conference: Dec. 8 - Abilene Christian University AthleticsACU head football coach Keith Patterson talks to the media about the Wildcats' 2025 championship season.

gobison.com•10mo

Illinois State Rallies for 29-28 Second Round Win Over North Dakota State - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - Daniel Sobkowicz caught three touchdown passes including two in the final 2:44 of the game to lift 17th-ranked Illinois State to a 29-28 victory over top-seeded defending national champion North Dakota State on Saturday, Dec.

gobison.com•10mo

Six Bison Named to Valley Football Scholar-Athlete Team - NDSUST. LOUIS - North Dakota State had six players named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference Scholar-Athlete Team on Friday, Dec. 5, by a vote of the league's communications directors.

gobison.com•10mo

Bison Begin FCS Playoffs Saturday Hosting No. 17 Illinois State in Second Round - NDSUTHIS WEEK: No. 1 seed North Dakota State (12-0) makes its 16th consecutive postseason appearance this week when the Bison host 17th-ranked Illinois State (9-4) in the second round of the NCAA Division I Football Championship. Game time is noon Saturday, Dec. 6, at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome (18,700).

gobison.com•10mo

Five Bison Named to MVFC All-Newcomer Team - NDSUST. LOUIS - North Dakota State had five players selected to the Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Newcomer Team on Tuesday, Dec. 2, by a vote of the league's media, head coaches and communications directors.

acusports.com•10mo

ACU Football Press Conference: Dec. 1 - Abilene Christian University AthleticsKeith Patterson previews the second round FCS Playoffs matchup at Stephen F. Austin, presented by First Financial.

acusports.com•10mo

ACU at Stephen F. Austin Game Time Moved to 1 p.m. Saturday - Abilene Christian University AthleticsThe Wildcats and the Lumberjacks square off in round two of the Division I Football Championship on Saturday.

Bleacher Report•10mo

Mel Kiper Reveals His Favorite 'Under-the-Radar Offensive Player' in 2026 NFL Draft

gobison.com•10mo

Polasek Coach of the Year; School-Record 17 Bison on All-MVFC Team - NDSUST. LOUIS - North Dakota State's Tim Polasek was named coach of the year and the No. 1-ranked Bison had 17 players named to the All-Missouri Valley Football Conference team Monday, Dec. 1 by a vote of the league's media, head coaches and communications directors.

acusports.com•10mo

ACU's Myles Named Finalist for FCS Defensive Player of the Year - Abilene Christian University AthleticsLinebacker Rashon Myles, Jr., is up for the Buck Buchanan Award, giving ACU a finalist for the second year in-a-row.

acusports.com•10mo

ACU Football Press Conference: Nov. 24 - Abilene Christian University AthleticsThe Wildcats host Lamar in round one of the FCS Playoffs on Saturday at 12 p.m.

gobison.com•10mo

North Dakota State Routs St. Thomas to Cap 12-0 Regular Season - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - The No. 1-ranked North Dakota State football team capped an unbeaten regular season with a 62-7 rout of St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 22, before a crowd of 15,278 at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome.

gobison.com•10mo

Bison Close Out Regular Season Saturday Hosting St. Thomas - NDSUTHIS WEEK: No. 1-ranked North Dakota State (11-0) closes out the regular season with a non-conference game this week when the Bison host St. Thomas (7-4) of the Pioneer Football League at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome (18,700).

acusports.com•10mo

ACU Football Press Conference: Nov. 17 - Abilene Christian University AthleticsAbilene Christian head football coach Keith Patterson speaks with the media on Nov. 17, 2025, ahead of ACU's regular season finale at Central Arkansas on Saturday.

gobison.com•10mo

NDSU Finishes Valley Play Unbeaten With 48-16 Win Over UNI - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - Top-ranked North Dakota State finished an unbeaten Missouri Valley Football Conference season with a 48-16 victory over Northern Iowa in the annual Harvest Bowl game Saturday, Nov. 15, before a crowd of 14,736 at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome.

gobison.com•11mo

North Dakota State Hosts Northern Iowa in Harvest Bowl Game Saturday - NDSUTHIS WEEK: It's the annual Harvest Bowl game this week when No. 1-ranked North Dakota State (10-0, 7-0 MVFC) hosts Northern Iowa (3-7, 1-5 MVFC) at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome.

gobison.com•11mo

NDSU Takes Valley Football Title With 15-10 Win at UND - NDSUGRAND FORKS, N.D. - Top-ranked North Dakota State captured its 12th Missouri Valley Football Conference championship with a 15-10 win over 13th-ranked North Dakota on Saturday, Nov. 8, before a crowd of 12,749 at the Alerus Center.

gobison.com•11mo

NDSU Travels to UND Saturday With Opportunity to Clinch Valley Football Title - NDSUTHIS WEEK: No. 1-ranked North Dakota State plays its final road game of the regular season this week when the Bison (9-0, 6-0 MVFC) play 13th-ranked North Dakota (6-3, 4-1 MVFC) at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Alerus Center (12,283) in Grand Forks.

acusports.com•11mo

ACU Football Press Conference: Nov. 3 - Abilene Christian University AthleticsHead football coach Keith Patterson talks about the Wildcats' win over No. 2 Tarleton State, and this Saturday's home game vs. Utah Tech.

acusports.com•11mo

Walk-Off Field Goal Pushes ACU Past No. 2 Tarleton State on Homecoming - Abilene Christian University AthleticsBrandon Perez connected on a 47-yard kick to culminate a thrilling victory, one of the biggest of the Keith Patterson era.

gobison.com•11mo

Bison Hold Off Youngstown State, 38-30 - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - The top-ranked North Dakota State football team improved to 9-0 on the season with a 38-30 victory over 18th-ranked Youngstown State on Saturday, Nov. 1, before a crowd of 14,607 at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome.

acusports.com•11mo

ACU's 2010 Conference Championship Team to be Recognized Saturday - Abilene Christian University AthleticsThis Wildcat team went 11-0 in the regular season, and will be honored during halftime of Saturday's game.

acusports.com•11mo

ACU Football Press Conference: Oct. 27 - Abilene Christian University AthleticsACU head football coach Keith Patterson talks with the media after the Wildcats' bye week, and looks ahead to Saturday's Homecoming game vs. #2 Tarleton State.

gobison.com•11mo

NDSU Named Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State was named Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week on Monday, Oct. 27, following a 38-7 road win over South Dakota State in a matchup of the top two ranked teams in the Football Championship Subdivision.

gobison.com•11mo

No. 1 Bison Roll Past No. 2 Jackrabbits, 38-7 - NDSUBROOKINGS, S.D. - Quarterback Cole Payton had 380 total yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 1-ranked North Dakota State to a 38-7 victory over No. 2-ranked South Dakota State in the 22nd annual Dakota Marker game Saturday, Oct. 25, before a record crowd of 19,477 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

gobison.com•11mo

NDSU, SDSU Meet in 22nd Annual Dakota Marker Game Saturday Night on ESPNU - NDSUTHIS WEEK: The top two ranked teams in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision and winners of the last four FCS national championships meet in the 22nd annual Dakota Marker game this week when No. 1 North Dakota State (7-0, 4-0 MVFC) visits No. 2 South Dakota State (7-0, 3-0 MVFC).

acusports.com•11mo

ACU Football Press Conference: Oct. 20 - Abilene Christian University AthleticsAbilene Christian football head coach Keith Patterson speaks with the media on Oct. 20, 2025 ahead of the Wildcats' bye week.

gobison.com•11mo

Strong Second Half Carries Bison to 38-7 Road Win Over Indiana State - NDSUTERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Top-ranked North Dakota State scored 38 unanswered points to claim a 38-7 road win over Indiana State in the Missouri Valley Football Conference on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Memorial Stadium.

gobison.com•11mo

Top-Ranked Bison Return to Road Saturday to Face Indiana State - NDSUTHIS WEEK: North Dakota State and Indiana State meet on the football field for just the third time in eight seasons this week when the top-ranked Bison (6-0, 3-0 MVFC) travel to play the Sycamores (2-4, 0-2) at 1 p.m. ET (noon CT) on Saturday, Oct.

acusports.com•11mo

ACU QB Stone Earle Earns Conference Award - Abilene Christian University AthleticsFor the second time this season Earle has been named the UAC Offensive Player of the Week.

acusports.com•11mo

ACU Football Press Conference: Oct. 13 - Abilene Christian University AthleticsACU head football coach Keith Patterson talks about last week's 30-13 win at No. 21 West Georgia, and this Saturday night's matchup at Southern Utah.

gobison.com•12mo

No. 1 NDSU Hosts No. 8 Southern Illinois Saturday - NDSUTHIS WEEK: North Dakota State's only home game in the month of October is a second straight FCS Top 10 matchup for the No. 1-ranked Bison (5-0, 2-0 MVFC), who will face the eighth-ranked Southern Illinois Salukis (4-1, 1-0 MVFC) at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome (18,700).

acusports.com•12mo

ACU Football Press Conference: Oct. 6 - Abilene Christian University AthleticsACU head football coach Keith Patterson talks with the media about the 52-23 victory over North Alabama, and this Saturday's UAC game at No. 21 West Georgia.

gobison.com•12mo

NDSU Football Adds Home-and-Home With Stony Brook - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - The North Dakota State football team will play in New York in 2028 as part of a home-and-home agreement with Stony Brook announced Monday, Oct. 6.

gobison.com•12mo

Bison Pick Up 33-16 Road Win Over No. 6 Illinois State - NDSUNORMAL, Ill. - Top-ranked North Dakota State improved to 5-0 on the season with a 33-16 victory over No. 6-ranked Illinois State in the Missouri Valley Football Conference on Saturday, Oct. 4.

acusports.com•12mo

ACU Blows Past North Alabama, Now 2-0 in UAC Action - Abilene Christian University AthleticsThe No. 19 ACU football team used an overpowering defense, and an offense which scored the third most points in Wildcat Stadium history en route to a 52-23 victory over North Alabama on Saturday afternoon.

gobison.com•12mo

Four Bison Earn MVFC Player of the Week Honors - NDSUST. LOUIS - North Dakota State earned four Missouri Valley Football Conference player of the week honors announced by the league office Monday, Sept. 29, after the top-ranked Bison rolled to a 51-13 homecoming victory over 17th-ranked South Dakota.

acusports.com•12mo

ACU Football Press Conference: Sept. 29 - Abilene Christian University AthleticsACU head football coach Keith Patterson talks with the media after the Wildcats' loss at UIW, and ahead of this Saturday's home game vs. North Alabama.

acusports.com•12mo

No. 12 ACU Sputters After Hot Start at No. 24 UIW - Abilene Christian University AthleticsACU running back Rovaughn Banks, Jr., earned his third career 100-yard rushing game and had the Wildcats' longest play of the season.

gobison.com•12mo

Bison Roll To 51-13 Homecoming Win Over South Dakota - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - No. 1-ranked North Dakota State rolled to a 51-13 victory over 17th-ranked South Dakota in the Missouri Valley Football Conference opener Saturday, Sept. 27, before a homecoming crowd of 18,498 at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome.

acusports.com•1y

No. 14 ACU Sprints Past Austin Peay for Conference-Opening Win - Abilene Christian University AthleticsStone Earle scored six total touchdowns and Rashon Myles, Jr. recovered three fumbles in the Wildcats' win Saturday night.

acusports.com•1y

ACU Football Press Conference: Sept. 15 - Abilene Christian University AthleticsACU head football coach Keith Patterson talks about last week's loss at TCU, and this Saturday's United Athletic Conference opening game against Austin Peay.

acusports.com•1y

ACU's Strong Second Half Falls Short at TCU - Abilene Christian University AthleticsThe No. 13 Wildcats gained 453 yards of offense and scored four times in the second half against the Big 12's TCU Horned Frogs.

Full Abilene Christian Wildcats - TCU Horned Frogs Highlights

09/13/2025

gobison.com•1y

Bison Top Southeast Missouri State 41-14 to Claim 200th Fargodome Win - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - Cole Payton passed for the third-most yards in school history to lead No. 1-ranked North Dakota State to a 41-14 victory over Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 13, before a crowd of 17,354 at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome.

acusports.com•1y

ACU Football Press Conference: Sept. 8, 2025 - Abilene Christian University AthleticsHead coach Keith Patterson talks about last week's win over Stephen F. Austin, and looks ahead to Saturday's road game at TCU.

gobison.com•1y

North Dakota State Rolls Past Tennessee State, 59-3 - NDSUNASHVILLE, Tenn. - The North Dakota State football team scored on all six of its first-half possessions and rolled to a 59-3 win over Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 6, before a crowd of 8,569 at Nissan Stadium.

acusports.com•1y

ACU Opens Home Slate with Top 25 Matchup against Rival - Abilene Christian University AthleticsIt is usually evenly-matched when the Wildcats face off against Stephen F. Austin, and Saturday night's game looks to add to the series history.

gobison.com•1y

North Dakota State, UC Davis Set Future Football Dates - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State has signed a home-and-home agreement for two football games with Big Sky Conference opponent UC Davis in the 2028 and 2029 seasons.

acusports.com•1y

ACU Football Press Conference: Sept. 1, 2025 - Abilene Christian University AthleticsACU head football coach Keith Patterson talks to the media about the Wildcats' loss at Tulsa, and their home opener versus Stephen F. Austin on Saturday.

gobison.com•1y

Bison Shut Out The Citadel in Season Opener, 38-0 - NDSUCHARLESTON, S.C. - Quarterback Cole Payton accounted for 293 yards of total offense in his first collegiate start to lead top-ranked North Dakota State to a 38-0 victory over The Citadel on Saturday, Aug. 30.

acusports.com•1y

No. 16 ACU Football Begins 2025 Season at Tulsa Saturday Night - Abilene Christian University AthleticsTyson Williams (pictured) is one of 11 ACU players from Oklahoma, and is hoping to take down Tulsa of the FBS level on Saturday.

gobison.com•1y

NDSU Opens 2025 Football Season Saturday at The Citadel - NDSUTHIS WEEK: North Dakota State opens the 2025 football season this Saturday, Aug. 30, against The Citadel from the Southern Conference. Game time is noon ET at Johnson Hagood Stadium (11,427) in Charleston, S.C.

acusports.com•1y

Stone Earle Named ACU's Starting Quarterback - Abilene Christian University AthleticsEarle played for the Wildcats from 2020-2021, and returned to ACU this offseason.

acusports.com•1y

Patterson, Harrell Address Media Ahead of ACU's Season Opener - Abilene Christian University AthleticsWatch Monday's press conference with head coach Keith Patterson and offensive coordinator Graham Harrell.

gobison.com•1y

NDSU Football Adds Home-and-Home With Incarnate Word - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State has signed a home-and-home agreement for two football games with Southland Conference opponent Incarnate Word in the 2026 and 2028 seasons.

acusports.com•1y

ACU Fall Camp Update: Offense - Abilene Christian University AthleticsHead coach Keith Patterson gives hsi thoughts on filling open spots at quarterback, running back, and offensive line.

gobison.com•1y

North Dakota State, Montana State to Meet in 2027 Vegas Kickoff Classic - NDSULAS VEGAS - ESPN Events has announced a pair of future Vegas Kickoff Classic games at Allegiant Stadium that will feature matchups of top FCS programs from the Big Sky Conference and Missouri Valley Football Conference.

gobison.com•1y

Bison Football Ticket Information and Game Day Enhancements for 2025 - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State University's football home opener is Saturday, Sept. 13, when the Bison host Southeast Missouri State at Gate City Bank Field at

gobison.com•1y

North Dakota State No. 1 in FCS Preseason Polls - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - Defending national champion North Dakota State is No. 1 in the preseason polls issued by Stats Perform and the American Football Coaches Association for the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision.

gobison.com•1y

Eight Slated for Bison Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Sept. 26 - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State University will induct eight individuals into the Bison Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 26. This year's honorees will comprise the 53rd annual class to be inducted.

gobison.com•1y

Ninety Bison Earn MVFC Academic Awards for 2024-25 - NDSUST. LOUIS - North Dakota State University had 90 student-athletes from the Bison football program earn Missouri Valley Football Conference academic awards for the 2024-25 academic year.

gobison.com•1y

North Dakota State First in Valley Football Preseason Poll - NDSUSIOUX FALLS - Defending national champion North Dakota State was picked first in the Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll released Monday, July 21.

gobison.com•1y

North Dakota State Earns MVFC All-Academic Award - NDSUST. LOUIS - The national champion North Dakota State University football team earned the Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Academic Award for the 2024-25 school year.

acusports.com•1y

ACU Football Pair Named Preseason All-America - Abilene Christian University AthleticsACU is the only UAC team to place two players on the Stats Perform FCS All-America squads.

gobison.com•1y

Five Bison Named Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-Americans - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - The North Dakota State University football team had five players named to the Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team announced Tuesday, July 15.

acusports.com•1y

ACU Hiring For Purple and White Staff For 2025 Football Season - Abilene Christian University AthleticsThe Purple and White Staff features openings in a variety of areas, including ticketing, parking and assistance as ushers.

acusports.com•1y

All Kick-Off Times Announced for 2025 ACU Football Season - Abilene Christian University AthleticsThe Wildcats will play six night games, including the first two home matchups of the 2025 season.

gobison.com•1y

Goeser Resigns, Morgan Returning to NDSU as Defensive Tackles Coach - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - A familiar name will be returning to the North Dakota State University football program to replace veteran assistant coach Nick Goeser, who stepped away from coaching on Monday, June 30, after spending 15 seasons with the Bison.

acusports.com•1y

ACU Athletics Unveils Reimagined Wildcat Annual Fund - Abilene Christian University AthleticsABILENE - Abilene Christian athletics announced the establishment of the Wildcat Annual Fund as the department's new, redesigned giving initiative on -day. The reimagined model replaces the former Wildcat Club and seeks to further ACU's mission of educating students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.

gobison.com•1y

NDSU Football Adds Two Games With Weber State - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State and Weber State have finalized an agreement to play non-conference football games during the 2027 and 2029 seasons, the schools announced Wednesday, June 25.

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Abilene Christian Earns Best Finish in WAC Commissioner's Cup - Abilene Christian University AthleticsThe Wildcats had their best finish in the final rankings and the most total points earned since joining the WAC in 2021.

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ACU Hires Womack as Director of Football Strength & Conditioning - Abilene Christian University AthleticsZack Womack brings more than 20 years of strength and conditioning experience with FBS programs.

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ACU Athletics Announces 2025 Football Promotional Schedule - Abilene Christian University AthleticsACU Athletics has released its promotional schedule for the Wildcats' five home football games in 2025.

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Tickets On Sale for Bison Football Opener at The Citadel; Season Tickets Available June 15 - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - The North Dakota State University football team will open the 2025 season with back-to-back road games in two new locations where Bison fans are sure to enjoy the local attractions and entertainment.

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Kickoff Times Released for ACU Games at Tulsa, TCU - Abilene Christian University AthleticsThe Wildcats play at Tulsa on August 30, and then at TCU on September 13.

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Grey Zabel Scouting ReportNorth Dakota State IOL goes No. 18 overall

🚨 Seahawks Draft NDSU IOL Grey Zabel

Highlights from Seattle's new pass protector

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North Dakota State University Unveils Renovated Football Offices - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - NDSU Athletics in partnership with Gate City Bank unveiled the newly renovated Sunderland Family Football Office Complex in the Fargodome at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, April 21. The updates enhance the student-athlete and fan experience with immersive LED lighting, tactile design elements and interactive displays.

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Twelve NDSU Football Student-Athletes Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society - NDSUIRVING, Texas - The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced on Thursday, April 17, the members of the 2025 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college career.

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Potential Small-School Steals 😏Underrated draft prospects to watch on Day 2 and 3

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Scouts From 28 Teams Attend NDSU Pro Day - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - Scouts from 27 NFL teams and one CFL team were on hand for the North Dakota State football team's annual Pro Day on Thursday, March 27, at the Nodak Insurance Football Performance Complex.

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ACU Football Back on the Field After Championship 2024 Season - Abilene Christian University AthleticsThe Wildcats started spring practice on Tuesday afternoon.

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Three Staff Changes for Bison Football; Chmura Hired as Offensive Line Coach - NDSUFARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State University head football coach Tim Polasek announced three changes to the Bison coaching staff on Thursday, Feb. 27. The moves follow the departure of offensive coordinator Jake Landry, who was named running backs coach at Iowa State University.

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Dr. Vernon Shazier Shares Testimony of Faith, Resilience As Part of ACU Advantage - Abilene Christian University AthleticsDr. Vernon Shazier shared his story of resilience and trust with Abilene Christian student-athletes and athletic staff on Monday night at the department's chapel at Wildcat Stadium.

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ACU Football Signs 18 on National Signing Day, Prepares for 2025 Season - Abilene Christian University AthleticsABILENE - ACU head football coach Keith Patterson called this recruiting window the most challenging of his career. Still, he would welcome it again in late 2025 into early 2026 because It would mean the Wildcats had again reached the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs and played into December.

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Bison Add Nine to 2025 Football Recruiting Class - NDSUNational Signing Day coverage on GoBison.com is presented by First Western Bank