Team: North Dakota State Bison
Division: NCAA Division I
Home Games: Fargodome
Head Coach: Matt Entz
Notable Alumni: Carson Wentz, Kyle Emanuel, Billy Turner, Stacy Robinson, Tyrone Braxton
Rivals: South Dakota State University
Since charging onto the college football scene in 1894, the North Dakota State Bison have won 15 national championships and no fewer than 35 conference titles. The team currently holds the best record for a Division I team this decade, with an impressive record of 112-8 since the 2011 season. The Bison also hold the distinction of being the only college football program to win five NCAA national championships in a row (between the years of 2011 and 2015) and the only program in the history of the Football Championship Subdivision (FDS) level to win a total of seven titles. Their annual matchup against their rivals at South Dakota State University is one of the most hotly anticipated games in the Midwest region. To watch this accomplished team charge against their latest competition and to join in the frequent “ ”Go Bison!“ ” rallying cry, purchase tickets at StubHub today.
Tickets to a game at the
Fargodome
typically fall in the $30-$60 range, depending on the game and if you want sideline or endzone tickets. Season passes are between $200 and $300, depending on the seats. Their annual matchup against the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits, popularly known as the Dakota Marker matchup, is hosted by South Dakota State and is usually played in October or November. You can expect to pay $100 or more for this rivalry game.
The current venue for the North Dakota State Bison is the Fargodome, with an overall seating capacity of 19,000. While this relatively low capacity means that the stadium is often packed by fans, it also makes for a game-day experience that's exciting without being overwhelming. The stadium does have a limited number of accessible seats.
In addition to representing North Dakota State University in the NCAA Division I FCS, the Bison are competitors in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC).
Matt Entz is entering his first season as head coach for the North Dakota State Bison football team, taking the reins from Chris Klieman, who herded the Bison for the past five seasons. Entz is assisted by Randy Hedberg, who played as a quarterback in the NFL and is a North Dakota native.
As the Bison are widely regarded as the greatest FCS program on the current roster, you can expect the games to be rife with enthusiastic fans and a lively affair. There's a reserved tailgating section located on the west side of the stadium, and the fans are noted for their warmth and hospitality as well as their love for the team.
The 2018 season was an impressive one for the Bison, with an FCS record of 15-0 and an MVFC record of 8-0. This means that fans will be even more excited to witness the results of coach Matt Entz's first year on the job.
The biggest rival for the North Dakota State Bison is the
South Dakota State University Jackrabbits
. These two have met to compete for the Dakota Marker 108 times during their long history as arch-rivals.