I thought our conditioning was on stage and I think it’s in a good spot.” Now comes Southern Illinois, which comes to Fargo with a 4-1 overall record and 1-0 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.

The North Dakota State Bison and Stony Brook Seawolves have scheduled a home-and-home football series for the 2028 and 2030 seasons.

The No. 8/9 Illinois University football team (4-2, 1-1) saw its three-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday at No. 1/1 North Dakota State

FARGO – The Dakota Marker Game is returning to primetime. North Dakota State and South Dakota State’s annual rivalry football game will be played under the lights at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium at 7 p.m. on Oct. 25. The TV network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU. The exact time and network will be determined next Monday.

Cole Payton threw a touchdown pass and ran for two of North Dakota State's five rushing touchdowns in the Bison's 45-17 victory over Southern Illinois on Saturday.

Bison quarterback Cole Payton couldn’t control those weather elements. He did have command of just about everything else on the weekend. The Bison senior once again used his potent left arm and deft running ability on Saturday night,