This was a great week for Bison athletics!

Football
NDSU Football traveled back out to the East Coast this week to play Tennessee State in the back end of a home and home. The Bison very convincingly trounced the Tigers. To put it in perspective, they led 45-0 at halftime. Tennessee State broke the shutout with around 4 minutes left. NDSU would win 59-3.
This week, the Bison will come home to open up the Fargodome for the first time this season. It will be a whiteout game against Southeast Missouri State, and kickoff will be at 2:30 PM. 
North Dakota State Football is 2-0 overall on the season.

Soccer
NDSU Soccer rounded out the home stand this week. On Thursday, they defeated NAIA Clarke 6-0. On Sunday, they lost to UC Santa Barbara 3-0. 
This week, the Bison will hit the road to face Florida Atlantic on Sunday at 5 PM CT.
North Dakota State Soccer is 4-4 overall on the season.

Volleyball
NDSU Volleyball went out on the road this week to Missoula, Montana for the Ellesyn Invitational. On Friday, the Bison defeated Oakland in 4 sets. However, on Saturday, they were swept by host Montana.
This week, the Bison will come home to host another set of games. On Thursday, NDSU will host Idaho at 7 PM CT. They will open up the fieldhouse as a neutral site on Friday when UTSA and Idaho face off. On Saturday, they will host Kent State at 11 AM CT to round out the weekend.
North Dakota State Volleyball is 4-1 overall on the season.

Go Bison!!

Its only been a few days since my last update, but lets do another one!

Football
NDSU Football opened their 2025 season in Charleston, South Carolina against The Citadel this weekend. It was quite the crummy game to start out, as it was raining heavily on the East Coast right before the game. As the first quarter went on, it would slow down and to a stop in the 2nd quarter. That would be about the time the Bison found their footing. While there was no score in the 1st quarter, the Bison would get on the board not long into the 2nd quarter with Eli Ozick's first field goal as the starting kicker for NDSU. On their next drive, the Bison would post their first touchdown of the afternoon, with Barika Kpeenu punching it in. The Bison would wrap up the half with Cole Payton's first passing touchdown as the starter, caught by super senior RaJa Nelson. The Citadel meanwhile had lots of struggles the entire half. NDSU's defense seemed to be silencing them as much as possible.
In the second half, NDSU would continue the thrashing with three more touchdowns. Barika would punch in another, and Kennesaw State transfer DJ Scott would run in another after a fumble recovered by the defense got the team to the goal line. In the 4th quarter, the backup offense would score the game's final touchdown with QB Nathan Hayes throwing a 15 yard dot to Isiah St. Romain. NDSU would complete the shutout for a fantastic opening day win!
This week, the Bison will head back out to the east coast - this time to Nashville to play Tennessee State at 1:30 PM.
North Dakota State Football is 1-0 overall on the season.

Soccer
NDSU soccer took advantage of the rather similar home stretch this week and beat MSU Moorhead on Sunday. 
This week, the Bison will host NAIA Clarke on Thursday and UC Santa Barbara on Sunday.
North Dakota State Soccer is 3-3 overall on the season.

Volleyball
NDSU Volleyball opened their season with some home matches this weekend. The Bison swept Bowling Green and Temple on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday they wrapped up the weekend with a 5 set win over Saint Mary's. 
This week, the Bison will head out to Missoula for the Ellesyn Invitational. They will play Oakland on Friday and Montana on Saturday.
North Dakota State Volleyball is 3-0 overall on the season.

Go Bison!!!

Its been quite a while, and I am starting this later than normal. But, welcome back Bison fans! The calendar is August, which means the start of the 2025-26 academic year is about to begin and NDSU fall sports are either started or just about to!

Women's Soccer
NDSU Women's Soccer is back after a fun, but disappointing 2024 season. They have already played five games as of writing this. While the Bison were able to capture a season opening win down in Green Bay over the Phoenix on August 14th, they have not been able to get a Division I win since. They have lost 3 consecutive games to Division I opponents in Marquette (0-2), Idaho State (1-3), and Weber State (1-3). They just recently played Division III Concordia-St. Paul and won 3-0 at Dacotah Field.
The Bison hope to turn it around going forward with 3 home games in a row between now and September 7th. They will matchup against Division II Minnesota State-Moorhead from across the Red River this Sunday, August 31st. Then they will host NAIA Clarke on September 4th, and finally a Division I opponent again in UC Santa Barbara on September 7th.
North Dakota State Women's Soccer is 2-3 on the season.

Football
NDSU Football is just about ready to open the 2025 season, after a highly exciting and triumphant 2024 campaign that saw the program hoist the Division I National Championship trophy for the 10th time. 
Lets go over the schedule and then discuss some other things about the team.
The Bison will open this season with two away games a row, the first such occurrence since the last time Tim Polasek coached on the team. The first will be at The Citadel, a military school located in Charleston, South Carolina. You might remember the Bulldogs when they were upsetting FBS programs in the 2000s and early 2010s. Ah, the glory days of the FCS. Next week, the Bison will visit Tennessee State in the back end of a home and home contract that started last year. That matchup saw the Bison dominate the Tigers in a 52-3 clobbering. Nevertheless, both teams would make the playoffs - the Tigers falling to Montana in the second round. Unfortunately for Tennessee State, their respected head coach Eddie George left the program for the vacant job at Bowling Green of the Football Bowl Subdivision's MAC. Anyway, this game is the first of what NDSU AD Matt Larsen is calling "destination games". The Tigers play at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, the home to the NFL's Tennessee Titans until they move into their new downtown stadium in a few years. It also just so happens the Division I Football Championship Game is moving from Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas to Vanderbilt University's FirstBank Stadium in Nashville. This is due to large scale renovations going in at Toyota Stadium that are estimated to be completed in 2027.
Next in the docket, is the home opener on the 13th against Southeast Missouri State, which we just discovered this week will debut a new uniform for the Bison. As part of the new uniform outfitter contract with Under Armour, the company made NDSU a new uniform to highlight the program's championship tradition with the numbers and letters appearing in gold on a white jersey. On the shoulder cuffs appear the traditional NDSU colors of green and gold. As of now, this is the only game they will wear these uniforms this season.
Following an early bye week, the Bison will host South Dakota for the MVFC schedule opener. It also happens to be homecoming. This game will be an early gem for the MVFC and FCS at large as it will give us a better idea just who these two teams are. While NDSU won the title last season, their one bad beat was a regular season finale down in Vermillion that was blown in the final minute of play. This was two seasons in a row that the Bison couldn't defeat the Coyotes in the regular season. The only win in that time was when NDSU thrashed USD in their own building in the 2024 playoffs. Both teams are going to be top 5 in the FCS this season, and whoever wins this game will be a good track to potentially repeat as conference champion.
The following week, NDSU will hit the road to visit Illinois State. Last season, the Bison had no issue taking care of the Redbirds in Fargo. While it probably won't be as easy this season as it was last, NDSU typically gets the better of Illinois State. The Redbirds come into this season off a FCS playoffs appearance last season that ended in the 2nd round. 
Next week, back home, the Bison will take on Southern Illinois. Unlike in Carbondale, NDSU can take care of the Salukis in Fargo. While they didn't play great last season against SIU, I expect that to change again this year. On the 18th of October, the Bison will travel to Indiana State. NDSU didn't play the Sycamores last season or the season before that, so the last time would be in 2022 in Terre Haute. That year, the Bison didn't play all that well at Memorial Stadium. They hope to play far better this season.
Finally, the Dakota Marker is on the docket. Yet again, this game has been picked by ESPN to appear on one of their linear networks on October 25th. NDSU had a great season last year, at the expense of their archrival in the Jackrabbits. The Bison launched to the height of their success last season when they played the Jacks. NDSU defeated SDSU in the Dakota Marker game last year on an epic Saturday night in a close game. The Bison climbed to Number 1 in the polls for the first time in over 2 years. In the playoffs, the Bison defeated the Jacks in the semifinals in yet another instant classic - and two weeks later would win their 10th FCS title. Its safe to say this year's edition of the scalding hot rivalry will produce yet another great game and propel the winner in the right direction at this point in the season.
Then, the Bison will come home to host Youngstown State, who just barely missed out on the FCS playoffs last season. YSU is trying to find their way back after some down years recently. 
The following week will see yet another big game. NDSU will go up to the Alerus Center to face UND, who shellacked them in that building two years ago. While the Bison always seem to get the better of the Fighting Hawks in Fargo in the Division I era, the game in Grand Forks has seemed to carry a different aura in the two times its taken place since both teams left Division II. The first game up there was a close contest that NDSU emerged triumphant in, and the second as I mentioned earlier would be accurately described as a disaster for the Bison. NDSU will have this one marked on their schedule, and I have no doubt UND will as well - after all: this is their super bowl.
The last two games of the season will feature Northern Iowa and St. Thomas at home. The Panthers have struggled in the last couple of seasons, and after the 2024 campaign - longtime and storied coach Mark Farley retired from coaching. Drake head coach Todd Stepsis has taken over UNI in hopes of restoring the team to its former glory. In the regular season finale - fully eligible St. Thomas will visit Fargo for the first time in football in decades. The Tommies play in the non-scholarship Pioneer Football League, and have been quite good in that league during their transition period. It hasn't exactly to translated to non-PFL Division I wins though. They had Northern Iowa on the ropes last season but couldn't finish the deal. They visited South Dakota in 2023 and couldn't manage to get on the scoreboard. Regardless, it will be an exciting sign for UST to play some older foes. 
This season has a lot of questions (like usual). How will the offense play under first time starting QB Cole Payton? How will the offensive line hold up and fill the gigantic holes left by Grey Zabel and Jalen Sundell? Both are now NFL linemen for the Seattle Seahawks. The defense seems to be sound and will be NDSU's strength this season, hopefully it won't need to hold up the offense too much.
North Dakota State Football begins the season on Saturday at The Citadel. Kickoff is at 11:00 am.

Volleyball
Last but certainly not least - the NDSU volleyball team also kicks off their season this week! They will start the season hosting Bowling Green, Temple, and Saint Mary's this weekend.

Go Bison!!

The Bison had a decent week this week!

Baseball
NDSU Baseball was down in Fayetteville, Arkansas to play in the NCAA Regional for the 2025 NCAA tournament this week. On Friday, the Bison played regional host Arkansas, who was the 3rd overall seed in the tournament. NDSU gave the Razorbacks a fair shake. In fact, NDSU had two leads in the early going. However, in the middle innings the Bison let in 4 runs that they just couldn't get back and fell to Arkansas 6-2. In the second game, the Bison relied on their pitching and found themselves their second-ever NCAA tournament victory over Kansas! On Sunday, the Bison matched up against Creighton - whom they beat in 1 out of 2 tries this season. NDSU found themselves down in the middle innings, letting the Bluejays score 10 runs. But the Bison fought their way back and were able to tie the game at 10 in the 8th inning. But Creighton was able to get a runner to score in the 9th inning to hand a heartbreaking end to the Bison season. 
These Bison fought hard this year! No matter what season you make the NCAA tournament as a team from Fargo is a great one! Well played this season guys!

North Dakota State Baseball finishes the season with a 21-34 overall record and a 13-15 record in the Summit League.

Thank you all for reading these updates every week, even though sometimes they can be a little more depressing then we would like them to be. This was another great year! It saw the Bison win more championships and reach new heights! The Bison football team won yet another FCS championship (their 10th and 18th overall), the Bison soccer team win the Summit League regular season championship, the Bison women's basketball team reach new heights yet again in the WNIT Elite 8, and of course the Bison baseball team reach their 3rd NCAA Tournament which featured their second ever win! Of course we cannot forget about the amazing track and field team that secured yet another women's indoor and outdoor title in the Summit! I look forward to next season and sharing it all with you folks! 
See you all back here in August, and until then:

​Go Bison!!!

It was a great week to be a Bison!!

Baseball
This week, the Bison baseball team went down to Omaha for the Summit League tournament. NDSU started off the week a little shaky in the offensive department, but pitching was spectacular in the tournament opener - earning the Bison a 1-0 victory over 3rd seeded Omaha. On Thursday, the Bison then was able to upset top-seeded Oral Roberts 4-0 to advance to the championship game for the first time since 2021! After several other games, NDSU rematched ORU in the finals. In game 1, the Bison fell in a close game, 3-1. However, in the final game - the Bison would find a way to pull through in the later innings and defeat the Golden Eagles for NDSU's 3rd Summit League tournament title! 
On Monday, the NCAA tournament field was announced and NDSU will be playing in the Lafayette Regional down at the University of Arkansas. They will be playing the Razorbacks in game 1. Since the regional is a double elimination tournament, they will also at least play one more game, and that will be against either Creighton or Kansas. The NCAA tournament will start on Friday at 2:00 PM CT on ESPN+. Any second game would take place on Saturday, and then the regional finals on Sunday and Monday.
North Dakota State Baseball is 13-15 in Summit League play and 20-32 overall on the season.

​Go Bison!!

This will be a fairly short update.

Baseball
NDSU Baseball was supposed to play a 3 game home series against Omaha this past week, but since there was a severe storm that went through Fargo - they were only able to play one game. The Bison won that game, 12-2, in 7 innings as they made quick work of the Mavericks. This would clinch NDSU as the 2 seed in the Summit League tournament.
This year's Summit League baseball tournament will be held at Tal Anderson Field in Omaha, Nebraska. The Bison will play 3rd seeded Omaha on Wednesday in the opening round at 6 PM. The tournament is double-elimination, so if they were to lose on Wednesday - they would play in the elimination bracket game on Thursday at 12 PM. If the Bison win their opening round game - they would head off to the semifinals on Thursday at 6 PM. If the Bison were to win the elimination or win the semifinal game, they would play on Friday at 4 PM. The championship game is scheduled for Saturday at 1 PM. 
North Dakota State Baseball is 13-15 in Summit League play and 17-31 overall on the season.

​Go Bison!

Yeah, not a great week.

Softball
NDSU Softball went down to Brookings this week for the 2025 Summit League softball tournament. They matched up as the 5 seed playing 4 seed North Dakota. The Bison would not perform well, as they wouldn't score a run in an 8-0 5 inning rule defeat that would end their season.
Despite how the season ended, it was still a good season, well done ladies!
North Dakota State Softball finishes the season 6-12 in Summit League play and 19-31 overall.

Baseball
NDSU Baseball started the week with a rare opportunity to play a professional team in the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks of the American Association. The Bison impressed, as they fell to the Redhawks 5-4 at Newman Outdoor Field on Wednesday. Over the weekend, the Bison visited the league leading Tommies in St. Paul. NDSU wouldn't fare well at St. Thomas, as they would get swept. This would move the Bison down to a tie for 4th place in the standings. They could still climb to 3rd, which would get them the 2nd seed in the tournament due to St. Thomas being ineligible.
This week, the Bison will come home to host the final league series of the season against Omaha. That series will start on Thursday and run through Saturday. 
North Dakota State Baseball is 12-15 in Summit League play and 16-31 overall on the season.

​Go Bison!

It was kind of a rough week for the Bison.

Softball
NDSU Softball visited St. Paul this week to face off against St. Thomas. NDSU managed to win one game in extra innings. The other two games they lost in 5 innings. This placed the Bison in 6th place in the Summit League standings.
This week, the Bison will head down to Brookings, South Dakota for the 2025 Summit League softball tournament. NDSU will have the 5th seed in the tournament, due to St. Thomas (who finished tied for 1st) being ineligible. They will play 4th seeded North Dakota on Wednesday in the first round at 1 PM CT. If the Bison were to win their first game, they would move on to play top seeded Omaha on Thursday at 11 AM CT. After that point, they would either play at 4 PM the same day if they lose or they would play at 1 PM on Friday if they win. The title games are scheduled for 1 PM and 3:30 PM on Saturday.
North Dakota State softball is 6-12 in Summit League play and 19-30 overall on the season.

Baseball
NDSU Baseball visited Minnesota on Tuesday, and they beat the Gophers for the first time in several years, 6-3. Then over the weekend they hosted Oral Roberts in Fargo for another 3 game series. NDSU would manage to win one game, but lost the other two in extra innings. 
This week, the Bison will play the American Association's Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks in a special exhibition game on Wednesday evening at 6 PM at Newman Outdoor Field. Then, over the weekend, they will travel to St. Paul to play St. Thomas.
North Dakota State baseball is 12-12 in Summit League play and 16-28 overall on the season.

Go Bison!

Yeah it was kind of a rough week in some ways.

Softball
Fortunately, the NDSU softball did not have a bad week. They hosted South Dakota this weekend for the final home series of the season and Senior Day. On Saturday, the Bison were able to persevere to two 3-0 shutouts of the Coyotes. On Sunday though, they fell 5-2. 
This week, the Bison will wrap up the regular season schedule when they head down to St. Paul to play league-leading St. Thomas. That series will start with the doubleheader on Friday.
Currently the Bison sit tied for 5th in the conference with South Dakota. The highest they can possibly climb at this point is a firm 5th place, but of course will make the Summit League tournament since UST is still ineligible.
North Dakota State Softball is 5-10 in Summit League play and 18-28 overall on the season.

Baseball
NDSU baseball had a rough week. On Tuesday, they lost at Creighton in 5-2 close game. Over the weekend the Bison could only manage to win one out of 4 against South Dakota State down in Brookings, which really put a dent into their regular season conference title hopes.
They hope to turn it around this week, starting with another matchup with the Gophers down in Minneapolis on Tuesday. Then, over the weekend, they will host Oral Roberts for a three game series starting on Friday.
North Dakota State Baseball is 11-10 in Summit League play and 14-26 overall on the season.

Go Bison!

Happy Easter to all! He is Risen!

Softball
NDSU Softball had another rough week. The Bison started the week down in Madison, Wisconsin in a dual with the Badgers. That didn't end well for them as both games would end in 5 innings as losses. Then, over the weekend, the Bison would head to Brookings for a series with South Dakota State. NDSU had very little success against the Jacks and were swept with 2 out of 3 ending early.
This week, the Bison will head home for the final series of the season in Fargo against South Dakota. That will start on Saturday with a doubleheader.
North Dakota State Softball is 3-9 in Summit League play and 16-27 overall on the season.

Baseball
NDSU Baseball also had a rough week. They started their journey down in Minneapolis against the Gophers. While they would have some early success, they would lose 2-9. Over the weekend, they would come home to host Northern Colorado. NDSU would win the series opener, but the Bears would get the better of them in the last two games, winning the weekend series.
This week, the Bison will first head back down to Omaha to play Creighton again and for the final time on Tuesday. Then, over the weekend, they will head to Brookings to play South Dakota State in a 3 game series.
North Dakota State Baseball is 10-7 in Summit League play and 13-22 overall on the season.

​Go Bison!!