North Dakota State vs. Mercer - December 14, 2024

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NDSU

Recap

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Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Bears logo, Bears 11-3, 1ST 7, 2ND 0, 3RD 0, 4TH 0, TOT 7

Bison logo, Bison 12-2, 1ST 14, 2ND 10, 3RD 0, 4TH 7, TOT 31

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9:35[1st & Goal @ MER 4] C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by B.Lance for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

12:03G.Crosa extra point is good.

12:10[2nd & 12 @ MER 40] C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by B.Lance for 40 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

What's Buzzing

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NDSU Football

👉🏽 Aug. 29 The first time that an FBS team will come to the Fargodome. And we've got some history.

Dom Izzo

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #16: An all-time great receiver in NDSU history. His postseason performance as a freshman in 2014 will always be remembered. 5th in yards, 6th in receptions and 4th all-time in touchdowns. Another Omaha legend, number 16, RJ Urzendowski.

Dom Izzo

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #16: A four-year starter at quarterback, who led the Bison football program to unprecedented heights. Three-time national champion, ranked second in school history in completions, third in yards and touchdowns passes. Number 16, Brock Jensen.

Darren Rovell

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

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

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

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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

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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

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Bryce Lance Scouting ReportNorth Dakota State WR goes No. 136

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

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

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

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

gobison.com•5mo

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.

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

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

gobison.com•5mo

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.

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Bryce Lance Runs 4.34u 40 👀

B/R Gridiron

6mo

@brgridiron

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

gobison.com•6mo

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

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

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

gobison.com•6mo

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

6mo

@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

gobison.com•6mo

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•6mo

Full Senior Bowl 2026 ResultsProspects who boosted draft stock at showcase

gobison.com•7mo

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.

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

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

gobison.com•7mo

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•7mo

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•8mo

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.

gobison.com•8mo

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•8mo

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•8mo

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•8mo

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.

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

gobison.com•9mo

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.

gobison.com•9mo

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.

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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).

gobison.com•9mo

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•9mo

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•9mo

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•9mo

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.

gobison.com•9mo

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.

gobison.com•10mo

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•10mo

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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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•10mo

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.

gobison.com•11mo

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

gobison.com•12mo

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.

gobison.com•12mo

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.

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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.

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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.

gobison.com•12mo

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

gobison.com•1y

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.

Bleacher Report•1y

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

🚨 Seahawks Draft NDSU IOL Grey Zabel

Highlights from Seattle's new pass protector

gobison.com•1y

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.

gobison.com•1y

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.

Bleacher Report•1y

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

gobison.com•1y

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.

mercerbears.com•1y

Jacobs, Mercer Agree To New Contract Through 2029 Season - Mercer University AthleticsMACON - Athletics department officials at Mercer University announced Thursday morning that football head coach Mike Jacobs has re-signed a contract that will keep the reigning Southern Conference Coach of the Year in Middle Georgia through the end of the 2029 season. Details of the contract were not disclosed.

gobison.com•1y

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.

gobison.com•1y

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