Fast facts
League: Division I FCS
Team: North Dakota State Bison
Head Coach: Matt Entz
Team Mascot: Thundar
Year Opened: 1992
Capacity: 26700
City / State: Fargo / North Dakota
Rivalries & Top Games to Attend
Dakota Marker
Rival Team: South Dakota State Jackrabbits
The North Dakota State Bisons and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits play each year for the Dakota Marker. The two teams first met in 1903, and since then they have developed a long running rivalry that became an annual fixture in 1919. In 2004, the Dakota Marker trophy was added to the rivalry, and today the winner of the NDSU-SDSU game takes home bragging rights as well as the trophy. The Bison may lead the all-time series 60-41-5, so come out and watch them try to extend their lead over rivals SDSU.
Nickel Trophy
Rival Team: North Dakota Fighting Hawks
The rivalry between North Dakota and North Dakota State dates back to 1894 and is always one of the Bisons biggest games of the year when it's played. The winner of the rivalry game takes home not only bragging rights but also the Nickel Trophy giving the game extra importance. The rivalry is currently only played sporadically because the two teams are in different conferences. However, the rivalry is expected to be re-established as an annual contest in 2019. You won’t want to miss it when the UND-NDSU rivalry starts up against, so make sure to get tickets to the next matchup between these two longtime rivals.
SuperTailgate Awards
Fast facts
League: Division I FCS
Team: North Dakota State Bison
Head Coach: Matt Entz
Team Mascot: Thundar
Year Opened: 1992
Capacity: 26700
City / State: Fargo / North Dakota
