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The Mountain West Conference announced a 10-team lineup for 2026, adding North Dakota State, NIU, and UTEP; the league will play 40 conference games across 13 weeks, with each team hosting four and visiting four conference opponents across four time zones, culminating in the Conference Championship Game with a potential CFP berth; full schedule to be released soon.
The Mountain West Conference announced that North Dakota State University will join as a football-only member beginning July 1, 2026, with a two-year transition during which NDSU will be ineligible for the MW Championship Game and postseason until 2028. The move aims to raise the conference's football profile, with NDSU's FCS program having won 10 of the last 15 national titles and maintaining strong national exposure. NDSU will play a full MW schedule in 2026 but cannot compete for the conference title or bowls until 2028, while the MW finalizes its new membership model that includes all-sport and affiliate members.
ESPN announced that North Dakota State will face Montana State in the 2027 Vegas Kickoff Classic at Allegiant Stadium, part of a series of future college football games highlighting top FCS programs, with additional matchups planned for 2029 and beyond, emphasizing Las Vegas as a premier sports destination.
North Dakota State remains the top-ranked team in the 2025 preseason Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll, receiving 54 of 56 first-place votes, as the defending national champions look to defend their title in the upcoming college football season.
North Dakota State has decided to opt into the NCAA settlement, allowing the university to phase in roster cuts over several years and manage Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities internally through a rebranded booster club, in response to recent legislation and settlement terms.
The 2024 FCS playoffs will feature Montana State as the top seed after an undefeated season, marking the first time the playoffs will run through Bozeman, Montana. The Bobcats, who last won the FCS national championship in 1984, secured the top spot following a decisive victory over Montana. North Dakota State and South Dakota State, both strong contenders, are seeded second and third, respectively. The playoffs will culminate in Frisco, Texas, continuing a 15-year tradition.
The Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll for Week 10 highlights the dominance of North Dakota State, led by first-year coach Tim Polasek, maintaining their top position. The poll also emphasizes the impact of first-year coaches, with teams like Harvard, UC Davis, and Mercer making significant strides. Harvard, under coach Andrew Aurich, entered the rankings at No. 24 after defeating Dartmouth. Nine different leagues are represented in the Top 25, with Duquesne from the Northeast Conference making its first appearance this season. The poll is determined by a national media panel.
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed quarterback Easton Stick, who has spent the last five seasons with the team and has shown promise in his limited playing time, both in the NFL and during his successful collegiate career at North Dakota State.
Oregon State University's baseball team is set to face off against North Dakota State in the third game of their series at Goss Stadium at Coleman Field. The game will be live streamed and broadcast on the Beaver Sports Network, with Jacob Kmatz, the reigning Pac-12 Pitcher of the Week, set to make his third start of the season. Oregon State improved to 9-1 for the third consecutive season after a come-from-behind 6-5 victory in the second game of the series, with notable performances from Travis Bazzana, Micah McDowell, and Tanner Smith.
Oregon State University's baseball team is set to face off against North Dakota State in a four-game series, with the next game scheduled for 4:05 p.m. PT at Goss Stadium at Coleman Field. The previous game saw Oregon State secure a 19-7 win, with notable performances from players like Travis Bazzana and Elijah Hainline. The team has been performing well, leading in various statistical categories and boasting an impressive 8-1 record for the season.
In a thrilling game that went into double overtime, the North Dakota State Bison suffered a 31-29 loss to the Montana Grizzlies, ending their playoff run. Despite the defeat, the Bison showed incredible determination after playing three consecutive road games. The sold-out crowd of 26,554 witnessed a legendary game, with both teams battling fiercely. The loss marks the end of an era for the Bison, as head coach Matt Entz is leaving to join USC, leaving uncertainty about the team's future.
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels wins the Heisman Trophy, while Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel transfers to Oregon. Other top quarterbacks in the transfer portal include Kyle McCord visiting Nebraska and Riley Leonard visiting Notre Dame. Colorado is revamping their offensive line with new signings. In other news, North Dakota State's Matt Entz becomes USC's linebackers coach, and North Dakota State fans bypass a South Dakota security prompt to scoop up tickets. The article also highlights the best college football plays that didn't count and features a case on The People's Court involving a rogue inmate driver.
North Dakota State University is in search of a new head football coach after Matt Entz announced his resignation to join the University of Southern California. The school has a history of promoting from within, and potential candidates include current assistants Tyler Roehl, Jason Petrino, and Nick Goeser, as well as external options such as Tim Polasek, Brent Vigen, and Jason Eck.
USC has hired Matt Entz, the head coach of North Dakota State, as its linebackers coach as part of the team's defensive restructuring. Entz brings a successful track record, including two FCS national titles, to USC despite never having worked for an FBS program. USC hopes that his defensive expertise will help improve their defense, which struggled during the 2023 regular season. Entz will remain with North Dakota State through the FCS playoffs before joining USC.
USC has hired Matt Entz, former head coach of North Dakota State, as the school's linebackers coach and assistant head coach for defense. Entz brings a strong defensive pedigree, having won multiple national titles as a head coach and defensive coordinator. His hiring is part of USC's efforts to address their underperforming defense, which led to a disappointing 7-5 season. Entz's addition, along with the hiring of UCLA defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn, highlights the commitment to upgrading the defensive staff. USC will debut in the Big Ten next season and faces a challenging schedule.