Valley News Live is bringing back its Bison Football Pregame Show, signaling a fresh start for North Dakota State’s football program as it enters the Football Bowl Subdivision for the first time.
The show will air ahead of five selected matchups, including games against Wyoming, UNLV, New Mexico, Hawaii and Northern Illinois, with the season opener scheduled for August 29 against Jacksonville State.
Broadcasts will be split across The CW (channel 30.2), MeTV (channel 11.3) and KXJB (channel 11.2), each delivering an hour‑long preview before kickoff.
The Host Lineup
Beth Hoole, formerly Valley News Live’s sports director, will lead the segment alongside Brian Shawn, Makena Wright and Beth Maher, a veteran of NDSU Athletics.
Ike Walker, general manager and vice president of KVLY, expressed pride in the show’s return, emphasizing its role in connecting fans with the team’s historic transition.
Beyond the local outlets, the schedule also secures spots on CBS Sports Network, WDAY‑TV, MW+ and The CW, ensuring that viewers across multiple platforms can follow the Bison’s inaugural FBS campaign.