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BY THE NUMBERS: How do Bearkats, Bison compare?
NO. FACTOID
1 Player on the North Dakota State offense’s two-deep who is under 6-foot – WR Ryan Smith (5-foot-7). He leads the team with 47 catches (for 519 yards and 3 TDs).
1 Team that can boast of playing on all three colored artificial t… more »
Teams Hand Out Gifts At Children's Hospital In Plano, Texas
Craig Bohl saw the figure standing behind a fourth-floor motel window as plain as day. He could tell the figure was peering through a set of binoculars, observing his North Dakota State football practice being held about 200 yards away.
Was it a spy… more »
Almost time for a rare rematch
Bison know Bearkats have been gunning for them since this time last year
In the 30-plus years that the NCAA’s Football Championship Subdivision has held national title games, a rematch from the year before has been a rare occurrence.
In fact, when… more »
2013 Pre-Game Press Conference With Both Teams
January 4, 2013 moderated press conference interviews with North Dakota State's Craig Bohl, Marcus Williams, Joe Lund, Grant Olson and Garrett Bruhn; and Sam Houston State's Willie Fritz, Darnell Taylor, Riley Smith, Chris Rogers and Darius Taylor.
T… more »
2013 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game Practice Day Quotes
2013 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game
Practice Day Quotes – Jan. 3, 2013
NORTH DAKOTA STATE QUOTES
North Dakota State Head Coach Craig Bohl
On his team’s practices: “Our guys have come about. We’ve had really good preparation. W… more »
This Is Not The Same One-Dimensional Sam Houston State Team
As dominant as the Bearkats were in the 2011 season, all it took was one game to see where they drastically needed improvement.
While Sam Houston was able to run through opposing defenses in 14 of its 15 games last season, against North Dakota State… more »
NDSU Defensive Coordinator Does Not Disappoint
When North Dakota State went in search of a new defensive coordinator last January, the list of candidates was probably a short one. As in one coach.
Head coach Craig Bohl only needed to look down the office hallway to tab Chris Klieman. After 14 gam… more »
Experience important to NDSU, Sam Houston coaches
For the North Dakota State and Sam Houston State football coaches, the best preparation will be derived from experience.
The top-ranked Bison and fifth-ranked Bearkats are in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision title game for the se… more »
Championship Game Coaches Teleconference 12/27/12
Interviews with Sam Houston State Head Coach Willie Fritz and North Dakota State Head Coach Craig Bohl.
SAM HOUSTON STATE HEAD COACH WILLIE FRITZ
COACH FRITZ: We are really excited about the opportunity to go back to a National Championship Game,… more »
2013 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game Press Conferences
North Dakota State head coach Craig Bohl and Sam Houston State head coach Willie Fritz were in North Texas this week to visit with the media in advance of the 2013 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game Jan. 5 at FC Dallas Stadium in Frisco, Texas.… more »
Semifinal game time could present NDSU challenges
Instead of a Saturday afternoon showdown, it's Friday night lights for the North Dakota State football team. It's good for national exposure, but not so good for some fans and graduating seniors.
The NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision… more »
1st playoff berth since '06 confirms Illinois State's growth
Defensive end Nate Palmer and his fellow seniors on Illinois State's football team didn't want it out of their hands again.
They wanted to assure postseason play by winning the Missouri Valley Conference and its automatic bid to the 20-team Division… more »
Top seeds haven't translated to FCS championships in past years
North Dakota State was named the No. 1 seed for the Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. It was a nice reward, and it guarantees the Bison home-field advantage throughout the playoffs as long as they win.
That’s the good news.
Hi… more »
A lot riding on rivalry game for SDSU
For the University of South Dakota, it’s a chance to salvage its season. For South Dakota State, it’s a chance to reach the Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.
There’s more on the line than just state pride when the two renew their… more »
Retired player reminisces over NDSU game
Now in his ninth year of being retired, Steve Krumrie will occasionally be watching a college football game on television when a player makes an interception. And even rarer than that, he’ll think back to his playing days.
What a time it was.
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