North Dakota State’s Bold Leap to FBS Football
North Dakota State University is investing heavily to transition its football program from the FCS to the FBS, securing major fees, donor commitments and a strategic conference move.
Aug 26, 2026
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Maryland High School Football Preseason Top 25: Private Powerhouses Lead the Way
The latest Maryland preseason Top 25 football rankings reveal a landscape where private institutions hold the top spots, with Saint Frances Academy perched at No. 1, while traditional public contenders prepare to challenge the hierarchy.
Aug 26, 2026
Bison Set Their Sights on the Mountain West
North Dakota State University officially joins the Mountain West Conference after a high‑profile Media Days event in Las Vegas, where athletic director Matt Larsen outlined the program's ambitions and the path to FBS competition.
Jul 28, 2026
NDSU Secures Jersey Patch Deal with Gate City Bank
North Dakota State University announced a deal with Gate City Bank to sponsor jersey patches on its athletes' uniforms, a move driven by the need to stay competitive in a changing sports landscape.
Jul 28, 2026
NDSU Falls Short of Ticket Goal as Mountain West Attendance Disparities Surface
North Dakota State University sold about 11,000 season tickets for its debut in the FBS and Mountain West Conference, missing its 12,000 target despite strong conference-wide interest.
Jul 25, 2026
North Dakota State Prepares for FBS Transition as New Eligibility Rules Take Shape
North Dakota State University is moving toward FBS competition, embracing a revised season calendar, expanded practice opportunities and a five‑year eligibility model that will reshape its football program.
Jul 12, 2026
NDSU’s ‘701 Day’ Campaign Aims to Fuel Division I FBS Transition
North Dakota State University launches a targeted fundraising push on July 1 to secure $10 million in matching donations, supporting its move to Division I FBS and the Mountain West Conference.
Jun 29, 2026
Bison Basketball Secures Long‑Term Leadership
North Dakota State University has locked in its men’s and women’s basketball head coaches for five more years, rewarding a decade of Summit League Coach of the Year honors and record‑setting performances.
Jun 27, 2026
NDSU Locks In Coaching Duo Through 2031
North Dakota State University has renewed the contracts of men’s coach David Richman and women’s coach Jory Collins for five years, securing their leadership through the 2030‑31 season after a series of historic achievements.
Jun 26, 2026
NDSU lifts postseason ban after FBS transition, eyes bowl eligibility
North Dakota State University’s football program has cleared a major hurdle as the NCAA Division I Cabinet voted to lift the two‑year postseason ban that had shadowed the Bison since their move to the Football Bowl Subdivision. The decision permits NDSU to qualify for bowl games once it reaches six victories in a season, a milestone that could reshape the team’s recruiting narrative and fan engagement.
Jun 24, 2026
Rick Berg Reflects on NDSU’s Move to Division I FBS
Former NDSU interim president Rick Berg discusses the ambitious transition to Division I FBS, the financial calculus, and the new alliances forming within the Mountain West Conference.
May 28, 2026
North Dakota State University Joins Mountain West for FBS Football
NDSU's new affiliate membership in the Mountain West Conference will see the Bison compete at the Football Bowl Subdivision level this fall, aligning with the university's long‑term goals and preserving its multisport conference commitments.
May 23, 2026