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Recap: Bison hold Jax State to under 200 yards of offense NDSU has its first win as an FBS program: https://t.co/JOzoDq9vSq

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Only one way to celebrate our 1st FBS victory --- like we always have 🤘 Thankful to share it with Bison Nation in the @fargodome!

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Your Nodak Insurance Company Player of the Game, Drew Klein!

"Full circle moment for sure. From going to those seats as a young kid, now going on the field. I definitely don't take those moments for granted" Kessel

"Meant everything. Kind of blacked out a little bit" Kessel on his TD catch

NDSU's First FBS Win 🦬

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

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First CFB Coaches Poll 🔢

Ohio State opens as No. 1 in preseason rankings 📲

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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 Poll

Tap for best reactions from Tuesday's release 📲

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FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer Portal

Full 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

North Dakota State QB goes No. 178

Cole Payton Scouting Report

Saints Draft WR Bryce Lance

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

North Dakota State WR goes No. 136

Bryce Lance Scouting Report

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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 Mock

Chad Reuter reveals his predictions for Ty Simpson, Carson Beck and more 📲

Oversight Committee recommended standardizing start date for all CFB teams at Week 0

NCAA FBS Proposes New Schedule

College Football Playoff drops 'refreshed' look with 'championship gold' details 📸

CFP Reveals Updated Logo 👌

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NDSU to Play in 2027 Vegas Kickoff Classic - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

Committee announces new rules and penalties around targeting, uniforms and more 📲

2026 CFB Rule Changes 📜

Why Cole Payton is a player to watch for in the draft 👀

Draft Prospects Who Will Go Higher Than Expected 📈

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NDSU Announces 2026 Football Schedule - NDSU

FARGO, 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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NFL Combine's Top Performers🌟

Jeremiyah Love and Sonny Styles among standouts. Tap for full recap 📲

Bryce Lance Runs 4.34u 40 👀

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

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Eric Amoako Joins NDSU Football Staff - NDSU

FARGO, N.D. - Cornerbacks coach Eric Amoako joined the North Dakota State football staff Monday, Feb. 16.

Why the Bison are ready for the challenge

FBS-Bound North Dakota State Coming for College Football Playoff

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NDSU Football Joining Mountain West Conference - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

10x FCS champions paying ~$12M to join FBS conference (ESPN)

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Mountain West Eyeing NDSU

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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

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North Dakota State Announces 2026 Football Recruiting Class - NDSU

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

Prospects who boosted draft stock at showcase

Full Senior Bowl 2026 Results

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NDSU Football Strength Coach Jim Kramer Retires - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

B/R's rankings for 2026-27 season after Indiana's Natty win 📲

Way-Too-Early CFB Top 25 📊

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Mel Kiper 2026 Draft Big Board

Top 5 shake up after Dante Moore decides to return to Oregon

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North Dakota State No. 5 in Final AFCA FCS Coaches Poll - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

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Eight Bison Named to CSC Academic All-District Football Team - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

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Cornerbacks Coach Lewis Walker Returns to NDSU - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

FARGO, 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.

Illinois State Rallies for 29-28 Second Round Win Over North Dakota State - NDSU

ST. 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.

Six Bison Named to Valley Football Scholar-Athlete Team - NDSU

THIS 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).

Bison Begin FCS Playoffs Saturday Hosting No. 17 Illinois State in Second Round - NDSU

ST. 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.

Five Bison Named to MVFC All-Newcomer Team - NDSU

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

ST. 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.

Polasek Coach of the Year; School-Record 17 Bison on All-MVFC Team - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

North Dakota State Routs St. Thomas to Cap 12-0 Regular Season - NDSU

THIS 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).

Bison Close Out Regular Season Saturday Hosting St. Thomas - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

NDSU Finishes Valley Play Unbeaten With 48-16 Win Over UNI - NDSU

THIS 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.

North Dakota State Hosts Northern Iowa in Harvest Bowl Game Saturday - NDSU

GRAND 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.

NDSU Takes Valley Football Title With 15-10 Win at UND - NDSU

THIS 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.

NDSU Travels to UND Saturday With Opportunity to Clinch Valley Football Title - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

Bison Hold Off Youngstown State, 38-30 - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

NDSU Named Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week - NDSU

BROOKINGS, 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.

No. 1 Bison Roll Past No. 2 Jackrabbits, 38-7 - NDSU

THIS 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).

NDSU, SDSU Meet in 22nd Annual Dakota Marker Game Saturday Night on ESPNU - NDSU

TERRE 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.

Strong Second Half Carries Bison to 38-7 Road Win Over Indiana State - NDSU

THIS 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.

Top-Ranked Bison Return to Road Saturday to Face Indiana State - NDSU

THIS 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).

No. 1 NDSU Hosts No. 8 Southern Illinois Saturday - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

NDSU Football Adds Home-and-Home With Stony Brook - NDSU

NORMAL, 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.

Bison Pick Up 33-16 Road Win Over No. 6 Illinois State - NDSU

ST. 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.

Four Bison Earn MVFC Player of the Week Honors - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

Bison Roll To 51-13 Homecoming Win Over South Dakota - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

Bison Top Southeast Missouri State 41-14 to Claim 200th Fargodome Win - NDSU

NASHVILLE, 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.

North Dakota State Rolls Past Tennessee State, 59-3 - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

North Dakota State, UC Davis Set Future Football Dates - NDSU

CHARLESTON, 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.

Bison Shut Out The Citadel in Season Opener, 38-0 - NDSU

THIS 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.

NDSU Opens 2025 Football Season Saturday at The Citadel - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

NDSU Football Adds Home-and-Home With Incarnate Word - NDSU

LAS 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.

North Dakota State, Montana State to Meet in 2027 Vegas Kickoff Classic - NDSU

FARGO, 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

Bison Football Ticket Information and Game Day Enhancements for 2025 - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

North Dakota State No. 1 in FCS Preseason Polls - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

Eight Slated for Bison Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Sept. 26 - NDSU

ST. 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.

Ninety Bison Earn MVFC Academic Awards for 2024-25 - NDSU

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

North Dakota State First in Valley Football Preseason Poll - NDSU

ST. 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.

North Dakota State Earns MVFC All-Academic Award - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

Five Bison Named Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-Americans - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

Goeser Resigns, Morgan Returning to NDSU as Defensive Tackles Coach - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

NDSU Football Adds Two Games With Weber State - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

Tickets On Sale for Bison Football Opener at The Citadel; Season Tickets Available June 15 - NDSU

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Grey Zabel Scouting Report

North Dakota State IOL goes No. 18 overall

FARGO, 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.

North Dakota State University Unveils Renovated Football Offices - NDSU

🚨 Seahawks Draft NDSU IOL Grey Zabel

Highlights from Seattle's new pass protector

IRVING, 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.

Twelve NDSU Football Student-Athletes Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

Scouts From 28 Teams Attend NDSU Pro Day - NDSU

FARGO, 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.

Three Staff Changes for Bison Football; Chmura Hired as Offensive Line Coach - NDSU

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Bison Add Nine to 2025 Football Recruiting Class - NDSU

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Potential Small-School Steals 😏

Underrated draft prospects to watch on Day 2 and 3

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NDSU's First FBS Win 🦬

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