There will be plenty of hurdles to overcome as the UND athletic program enters NCAA Division I competition in the fall. More fundraising, difficult scheduling, conference affiliation and more scholarships are some of those potential hurdles. That’s w… more »

As UND transitions its athletic programs to the NCAA Division I level in the next few years, the school will face demanding budgets, scheduling hassles, increased travel and perhaps scrutiny from a loyal fan base that watched Sioux teams dominate Divisi… more »

Former UND football player's platform includes a tuition increase cap. A current UND law student and former UND football player is running for an open seat in District 42. Mac Schneider, a third year law student, graduated with a history degree fr… more »

During his high school football career, Brandon Hellevang handled both the kicking and punting duties for Fargo North. His chance to play college football, however, centered on his kicking ability, not his punting. “My coach in high school always… more »

The expansion Louisville Fire of AF2 have a quarterback battle brewing between FCS quarterbacks. The Louisville Fire opens its arenafootball2 season tonight against the Iowa Barnstormers at Freedom Hall. The Fire is beginning its eighth season in… more »

Tim Hickman has been associated with the University of Missouri since the early 1990s. Missouri is the state’s flagship institution, one with an established and well–respected NCAA Division I athletic program with a $44 million budget. UND is a flags… more »

FARGO (AP) — Six former University of North Dakota and North Dakota State football standouts have gotten a chance to work out for NFL scouts. UND receiver Weston Dressler might have the best shot at landing with an NFL team. The Bismarck native ranke… more »

UND’s days as an NCAA Division II athletic program are nearing an end. In the fall, UND moves to Division I in all sports. The move comes with a number of challenges awaiting the school’s next athletic director. But those challenges make the UND athl… more »

The moving and shaking of the University of South Dakota's 2008 football schedule continues - with several games locked down, but not locked down tight. In the school's first year outside the North Central Conference and Division II, athletic directo… more »

Life as a new member in the Great West - and is that FBS Idaho on future schedules? When Chris Mussman was named head coach at UND in late December, he faced three pressing issues - recruiting, scheduling and staffing. The new Sioux coach, who ann… more »

Job Christenson sings at UND 125th birthday party standing next to the Nickel Trophy. The Nickel Trophy, 250 times larer than a regular five-cent piece was presented each fall to the winner of the North Dakota-North Dakota State football game during the… more »

When University of North Dakota assistant coach Paul Charbonneau went on a recent recruiting trip to Canada, he needed more than the usual travel necessities. He also needed to brush up on his French. Among his recruiting targets were two players fr… more »

UND hasn't completed its 2008 football schedule yet - its first in Division I FCS - but one game already has been circled on the calendar. The Sioux will play Southern Illinois on Nov. 1 in Carbondale, a game that likely will be one of UND's highligh… more »

Two Patriot League schools and one Great West school nab prospects from Texas. Martin picks Holy Cross Plano Senior senior middle linebacker C.J. Martin made his verbal commitment to Holy Cross after spending the weekend at the Jesuit college in… more »

The UND athletic director position opening has been posted for nearly three weeks. As of Thursday afternoon, four applications had been received. But Greg Weisenstein, chair of the search committee, said he's not concerned about the lack of applican… more »