North Dakota State’s Bison football team is set to make a splash in its first season of Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) competition, with a broadcast schedule that underscores the university’s growing visibility.
Valley News Live will air six of the Bison’s games, including the season‑opening showdown with Fordham and a later road test at New Mexico, giving viewers a chance to follow the team’s progress throughout the fall.
National broadcast partners
The CW will carry several of the marquee matchups, notably the September 5 game against Fordham and later contests versus Wyoming, UNLV, New Mexico, Hawaii and Northern Illinois. CBS Sports Network is slated to broadcast the battles with Jacksonville State, Nevada and San Jose State, while FS1 will feature the Air Force game. The Mountain West+ streaming service will show the contest against UTEP.
Kickoff for the New Mexico game is set for 9:00 p.m. local time, a prime‑time slot designed to capture the attention of college football fans across the region.
Overall, the Bison will appear in eleven games that are part of a national television footprint, a significant increase from previous seasons and a testament to the program’s rising profile.
Fans can expect a packed schedule that spreads the team’s action across cable, network and streaming platforms, ensuring that each key moment receives the coverage it deserves.