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2017 North Dakota State Bison football
NCAA Division I champion
MVFC champion
ConferenceMissouri Valley Football Conference
Ranking
STATSNo. 1
FCS CoachesNo. 1
Record14–1 (7–1 MVFC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorCourtney Messingham (1st season)
Offensive schemePro-style
Defensive coordinatorMatt Entz (4th season)
Base defense3–4
Home stadiumFargodome
Seasons
← 2016
2018 →
2017 Missouri Valley Football Conference standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 1 North Dakota State $^   7 1     14 1  
No. 3 South Dakota State ^   6 2     11 3  
No. 19 Northern Iowa ^   6 2     8 5  
No. 13 Western Illinois ^   5 3     8 4  
No. 15 South Dakota ^   4 4     8 5  
Illinois State   4 4     6 5  
Youngstown State   4 4     6 5  
Southern Illinois   2 6     4 7  
Missouri State   2 6     3 8  
Indiana State   0 8     0 11  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2017 North Dakota State Bison football team represented North Dakota State University in the 2017 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by fourth-year head coach Chris Klieman. The team played their 25th season in the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota as members of the Missouri Valley Football Conference. The Bison finished the season 14–1, 7–1 in MVFC play to win the MVFC championship for the seventh consecutive year.[1][2] As a result, the Bison received the conference's automatic bid to the FCS Playoffs as the No. 2 seed.[3][4] In the playoffs, they defeated San Diego,[5][6] Wofford,[7][8][9] and Sam Houston State to advance to the National Championship game.[10][11][12] There they defeated James Madison 17–13 to win the school's sixth National Championship in seven years.[13][14][15] The September 30 game against Missouri State was the 700th victory since the team's founding in 1894.

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 22:30 p.m.Mississippi Valley State*No. 2NBC ND
ESPN3
W 72–718,502
September 93:00 p.m.at No. 7 Eastern Washington*No. 2NBC ND
ESPN3
W 40–1310,231
September 232:30 p.m.Robert Morris*No. 2
  • Fargodome
  • Fargo, ND (Trees Bowl)
NBC ND
ESPN3
W 56–018,308
September 301:00 p.m.Missouri StateNo. 2
  • Fargodome
  • Fargo, ND
NBC ND
ESPN3
W 38–1118,892
October 712:00 p.m.at Indiana StateNo. 2NBC ND
ESPN3
W 52–04,743
October 146:00 p.m.at No. 8 Youngstown StateNo. 2ESPN3W 27–24 OT16,408
October 212:30 p.m.No. 10 Western IllinoisNo. 2
  • Fargodome
  • Fargo, ND
NBC ND
ESPN3
W 24–1218,630
October 282:30 p.m.Northern IowaNo. 2
  • Fargodome
  • Fargo, ND
NBC ND
ESPN3
W 30–1418,687
November 42:00 p.m.at No. 8 South Dakota StateNo. 2NBC ND
ESPN3
L 21–3318,130
November 112:30 p.m.No. 10 South DakotaNo. 5
  • Fargodome
  • Fargo, ND (Harvest Bowl)
NBC ND
ESPN3
W 49–1418,623
November 1812:00 p.m.at No. 21 Illinois StateNo. 4NBC ND
ESPN3
W 20–77,664
December 22:30 p.m.San Diego*No. 4
NBC ND
ESPN3
W 38–318,067
December 911:00 a.m.No. 8 Wofford*No. 4
ESPN2W 42–1017,008
December 157:00 p.m.No. 5 Sam Houston State*No. 4
ESPN2W 55–1318,279
January 611:00 a.m.No. 1 James Madison*No. 4ESPN2W 17–1319,090

Roster

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2017 North Dakota State Bison Football

Quarterback

  •  7 Cole Davis – Senior (6′3, 215)
  • 12 Easton StickRedshirt Junior (6′2, 221)
  • 15 Holden Hotchkiss – Freshman (6′3, 191)
  • 16 Noah Sanders – Freshman (6′2, 210)

Tailback

  •  8 Bruce Anderson – Junior (5′11, 216)
  • 10 Lance Dunn – Redshirt Junior (5′9, 211)
  • 18 Adam Cofield – Redshirt Freshman (5′11, 205)
  • 24 Demaris Purifoy – Redshirt Sophomore (6′1, 197)
  • 28 Ty Brooks – Redshirt Sophomore (5′9, 180)
  • 30 Seth Wilson – Freshman (5′10, 189)

Wide receiver

  •  1 Christian WatsonFreshman (6′3, 186)
  •  2 Cordell Pimienta – Redshirt Sophomore (6′0, 177)
  •  4 Dimitri Williams – Junior (5′11, 191)
  •  5 Andy Voyen – Freshman (6′2, 196)
  •  7 Peter Isais – Freshman (5′11, 170)
  • 13 Desmond Cain – Junior (5′10, 185)
  • 15 Daniel Polansky – Senior (6′0, 190)
  • 16 RJ Urzendowski – Senior (6′0, 200)
  • 17 Carson Yaggie – Freshman (6′2, 196)
  • 19 Brant Bohmert – Freshman (5′11, 179)
  • 20 Darrius ShepherdRedshirt Junior (5′11, 186)
  • 31 Victor Kizewski – Redshirt Freshman (6′0, 192)
  • 83 Dallas Freeman – Redshirt Junior (6′1, 197)
  • 84 Trevor Heit – Redshirt Freshman (5′9, 177)
  • 89 Cole Jacob – Redshirt Freshman (6′1, 193)

Tight end

  • 33 Austin Avery – Freshman (6′3, 241) (+FB)
  • 40 Costner Ching – Freshman (6′3, 249) (+FB)
  • 44 Cody MauchFreshman (6′4, 234)
  • 46 Noah GindorffFreshman (6′6, 249)
  • 81 Josh Babicz – Freshman (6′6, 225)
  • 82 Ben EllefsonRedshirt Sophomore (6′3, 250)
  • 85 Nate Jenson – Redshirt Junior (6′6, 246)
  • 86 Jeff Illies – Senior (6′3, 235)
  • 87 Connor Wentz – Senior (6′3, 250)
  • 88 Matt Anderson – Redshirt Sophomore (6′4, 247)
 

Fullback

  • 32 Zak Kuntz – Redshirt Freshman (6′2, 249)
  • 34 Brock Robbins – Redshirt Sophomore (6′1, 246)
  • 39 Garrett Malstrom – Redshirt Sophomore (6′0, 250)

Offensive lineman

  • 54 Dillon Radunz - OT – Redshirt Freshman (6′6, 287)
  • 57 Zach Willis - C – Freshman (6′4, 305)
  • 58 Josh Howieson - OT – Redshirt Freshman (6′5, 293)
  • 59 Karson Schoening - C – Redshirt Freshman (6′5, 297)
  • 61 Zach Kubas - OG – Redshirt Freshman (6′4, 283)
  • 62 Bryce Messner - OG – Senior (6′3, 291)
  • 64 Colin Conner - OT – Redshirt Junior (6′5, 309)
  • 65 Jack Albrecht - OG – Redshirt Sophomore (6′5, 278)
  • 66 Nash Jensen - OG – Freshman (6′4, 349)
  • 67 Cordell Volson - OT – Redshirt Freshman (6′6, 299)
  • 68 Zack Johnson - OT – Redshirt Sophomore (6′6, 312)
  • 71 Luke Bacon - OT – Redshirt Junior (6′5, 299)
  • 72 Erik Olson - OT – Senior (6′5, 277)
  • 73 Zack Ziemer - OG – Senior (6′4, 299)
  • 74 Tanner Volson - C – Redshirt Junior (6′4, 301)
  • 75 Austin Kuhnert - OG – Senior (6′4, 304)
  • 76 Ben Hecht - OG – Redshirt Freshman (6′5, 277)

Defensive tackle

  • 53 Cole Karcz – Redshirt Sophomore (6′4, 262)
  • 60 Lane Tucker – Freshman (6′4, 261)
  • 63 Aaron Steidl – Redshirt Junior (6′2, 288)
  • 69 Blake Williams – Redshirt Junior (6′3, 290)
  • 78 Michael Kelly – Redshirt Freshman (6′1, 302)
  • 90 Grant Morgan – Senior (6′4, 283)
  • 92 Jack Darnell – Redshirt Sophomore (6′2, 292)
  • 97 Quinn Alo – Redshirt Freshman (6′2, 296)
  • 98 Matt Biegler – Redshirt Freshman (6′3, 272)
  • 99 Nate Tanguay – Senior (6′4, 291)

Defensive end

  • 56 Justice Kelly – Redshirt Freshman (6′3, 193)
  • 56 Tanner Sundt – Freshman (6′4, 232)
  • 70 Spencer Waege – Freshman (6′4, 245)
  • 77 Logan McCormick – Freshman (6′2, 232)
  • 91 Derrek TuszkaRedshirt Sophomore (6′5, 245)
  • 93 Jarrod Tuszka – Senior (6′3, 255)
  • 94 Stanley Jones – Redshirt Junior (6′3, 245)
  • 95 Caleb Butler – Redshirt Junior (6′3, 244)
  • 96 Greg Menard – Senior (6′2, 241)
 

Linebacker

  •  1 Chris BoardSenior (6′1, 230)
  •  3 Mason Hofstedt – Freshman (6′0, 193) (+TB)
  • 41 Jack Begley – Freshman (6′3, 218)
  • 42 Jabril CoxRedshirt Freshman (6′3, 227)
  • 43 Beau Pauly – Redshirt Freshman (6′2, 216)
  • 44 Matt Plank – Senior (6′0, 219)
  • 45 Levi Jordheim – Redshirt Junior (6′2, 220)
  • 47 Max Bautch – Freshman (6′0, 219)
  • 48 Dan Marlette – Redshirt Junior (6′1, 225)
  • 49 Nick DeLucaSenior (6′3, 245)
  • 50 Ross Kennelly – Redshirt Freshman (5′11, 212)
  • 52 Jackson Hankey – Freshman (6′1, 217)
  • 55 Aaron Mercadel – Redshirt Sophomore (5′11, 206)

Cornerbacks

  •  2 Dom Davis – Redshirt Sophomore (5′11, 182)
  •  9 Marquise Bridges – Redshirt Sophomore (5′11, 182)
  • 17 Felix Dixon – Redshirt Freshman (5′11, 166)
  • 21 Jalen Allison – Redshirt Junior (6′0, 184)
  • 23 Jaylaan Wimbush – Redshirt Junior (6′0, 192)
  • 27 Ross Godfrey – Redshirt Freshman (5′9, 166)
  • 33 Bryce Bennot – Redshirt Junior (5′8, 174)
  • 35 Josh HayesFreshman (5′11, 178)
  • 37 Tre Fort – Redshirt Sophomore (5′8, 185)
  • 46 Ross Effertz – Redshirt Sophomore (5′11, 200)

Safeties

  •  3 Tre Dempsey - FS – Senior (5′10, 184)
  •  5 Robbie Grimsley - SS – Junior (6′0, 191)
  •  6 James Hendricks - SS – Redshirt Sophomore (6′1, 205)
  • 25 Michael Tutsie - SS – Freshman (5′10, 188)
  • 26 Keenan Hodenfield - FS – Senior (5′11, 182)
  • 29 Eric Bachmeier - SS – Redshirt Junior (6′2, 202)
  • 35 Dawson Weber - FS – Freshman (6′2, 193)
  • 38 Jaxon Brown - FS – Redshirt Sophomore (6′2, 203)

Placekicker

  • 25 Jake Reinholz – Freshman (6′3, 198)
  • 36 Cam Pedersen – Junior (6′2, 199)

Punter

  • 19 Jackson Koonce – Senior (6′1, 197)
  • 22 Garret Wegner – Redshirt Freshman (6′0, 184) (+K)

Long Snappers

  • 51 James Fisher – Senior (6′2, 225)

Recruiting class

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College recruiting information (2017)
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Holden Hotchkiss
QB-Pro
Lakeland, Florida Lakeland High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) February 1, 2017 (Signed) / July 6, 2016 (Committed) 
Star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPNN/A
Noah Sanders
QB-Pro
Lakeville, Minnesota Apple Valley High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Walk-On / January 4, 2017 (Committed) 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPNN/A
Seth Wilson
TB
Holmen, Wisconsin Holmen High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 195 lb (88 kg) February 1, 2017 (Signed) / November 14, 2016 (Committed) 
Star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Christian Watson
WR
Tampa, Florida Plant High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) February 1, 2017 (Signed) / July 27, 2016 (Committed) 
Star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Brant Bohmert
WR
Fargo, North Dakota Northern Cass High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Walk-On / December 26, 2016 (Committed) 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Andy Voyen
WR
Stillwater, Minnesota Mahtomedi Senior High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Walk-On / January 26, 2017 (Committed) 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Costner Ching
FB / TE
Castlewood, South Dakota Castlewood High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 250 lb (110 kg) Walk-On / January 11, 2017 (Committed) 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Austin Avery
TE / FB
Yorkville, Illinois Yorkville High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 225 lb (102 kg) February 1, 2017 (Signed) / January 29, 2017 (Committed) 
Star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Josh Babicz
TE
Barrington, Illinois Barrington High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 228 lb (103 kg) February 1, 2017 (Signed) / August 8, 2016 (Committed) 
Star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Noah Gindorff
TE
Crosby, Minnesota Crosby-ironton Secondary High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 235 lb (107 kg) February 1, 2017 (Signed) / July 26, 2016 (Committed) 
Star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPNN/A
Cody Mauch
TE
Hankinson, North Dakota Hankinson High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 221 lb (100 kg) Walk-On / January 13, 2017 (Committed) 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Nash Jensen
OT
Maple Grove, Minnesota Osseo Senior High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 350 lb (160 kg) February 1, 2017 (Signed) / June 25, 2016 (Committed) 
Star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPNN/A
Zach Willis
OG
West Fargo, North Dakota West Fargo High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 315 lb (143 kg) February 1, 2017 (Signed) / July 4, 2016 (Committed) 
Star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPNN/A
Logan McCormick
DE
Appleton, Wisconsin Kimberly High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 235 lb (107 kg) February 1, 2017 (Signed) / June 27, 2016 (Committed) 
Star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPNN/A
Tanner Sundt
DE
Farmington, Minnesota Farmington Senior High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 237 lb (108 kg) February 1, 2017 (Signed) / June 22, 2016 (Committed) 
Star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPNN/A
Spencer Waege
DE
South Shore, South Dakota Watertown High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 232 lb (105 kg) February 1, 2017 (Signed) / June 6, 2016 (Committed) 
Star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPNN/A
Lane Tucker
DT
Gillette, Wyoming Campbell County High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 255 lb (116 kg) February 1, 2017 (Signed) / July 14, 2016 (Committed) 
Star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPNN/A
Max Bautch
OLB
Ham Lake, Minnesota Blaine Senior High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Walk-On / December 21, 2016 (Committed) 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Jack Begley
OLB
Omaha, Nebraska Millard North High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) February 1, 2017 (Signed) / July 29, 2016 (Committed) 
Star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPNN/A
Dawson Weber
CB
Elk Grove, California Pleasant Grove High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 189 lb (86 kg) February 1, 2017 (Signed) / January 15, 2017 (Committed) 
Star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPNN/A
Josh Hayes
S
Lakeland, Florida Lake Gibson High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) February 1, 2017 (Signed) / January 15, 2017 (Committed) 
Star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Michael Tutsie
S
Indianapolis, Indiana Warren Central High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) February 1, 2017 (Signed) / January 30, 2017 (Committed) 
Star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Mason Hofstedt
ATH OLB / TB
Cannon Falls, Minnesota Cannon Falls High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Walk-On / January 5, 2017 (Committed) 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Carson Yaggie
ATH CB / QB
Breckenridge, Minnesota Breckenridge High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 181 lb (82 kg) Walk-On / January 12, 2017 (Committed) 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Jake Reinholz
K
Fargo, North Dakota Shanley High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Walk-On / December 2, 2016 (Committed) 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Desmond Cain
WR
Delray Beach, Florida University of Illinois 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2017 (Transfer) 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: #-   247Sports: #138  ESPN: #-
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 28, 2017.

Coaching staff

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Name Position Year at
North Dakota State
Alma mater (Year)
Chris Klieman Head coach 7th Northern Iowa (1990)
Matt Entz Defensive coordinator
Linebackers
4th Wayne State (NE) (1995)
Courtney Messingham Offensive coordinator
Running backs
1st Northern Iowa (1990)
Atif Austin Special teams coordinator
Wide receiver coach
4th Iowa State (2003)
Conor Riley Running game coordinator
Offensive line coach
5th Nebraska–Omaha (2002)
Nick Goeser Defensive tackles coach 8th Wisconsin–Eau Claire (2003)
Randy Hedberg Quarterbacks coach 4th Minot State (1977)
Joe Klanderman Defensive backs coach 4th Minnesota State Mankato (2001)
Tyler Roehl Tight ends
Fullbacks
4th North Dakota State (2009)
Bryan Shepherd Cornerbacks coach 2nd North Dakota State (2013)
LeDominique Williams Defensive ends coach 1st University of Charleston (2009)
Jake Otten Video coordinator 4th Cal Poly (2013)

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Game summaries

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Polls are based on the FCS STATS Poll

Mississippi Valley State

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1 2 3 4 Total
Delta Devils 0 7 0 0 7
No. 2 Bison 30 14 21 7 72

Box Score.

At Eastern Washington

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1 2 3 4 Total
No. 2 Bison 9 10 7 14 40
No. 7 Eagles 7 3 3 0 13

Box Score.

Robert Morris

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1 2 3 4 Total
Colonials 0 0 0 0 0
No. 2 Bison 35 14 7 0 56

Box Score.

Missouri State

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1 2 3 4 Total
Bears 0 5 0 6 11
No. 2 Bison 14 3 7 14 38

Box Score.

At Indiana State

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1 2 3 4 Total
No. 2 Bison 7 17 21 7 52
Sycamores 0 0 0 0 0

Box Score.

At Youngstown State

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1 2 3 4OT Total
No. 2 Bison 0 10 7 73 27
No. 8 Penguins 10 0 7 70 24

Box Score.

Western Illinois

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1 2 3 4 Total
No. 10 Leathernecks 9 3 0 0 12
No. 2 Bison 3 7 14 0 24

Box Score.

Northern Iowa

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1 2 3 4 Total
Panthers 0 7 0 7 14
No. 2 Bison 0 7 10 13 30

Box Score.

At South Dakota State

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1 2 3 4 Total
No. 2 Bison 7 0 14 0 21
No. 10 Jackrabbits 3 14 9 7 33

Box Score.

South Dakota

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1 2 3 4 Total
No. 10 Coyotes 7 7 0 0 14
No. 5 Bison 14 14 14 7 49

Box Score.

At Illinois State

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1 2 3 4 Total
No. 4 Bison 0 0 13 7 20
No. 21 Redbirds 0 0 0 7 7

Box Score.

FCS Playoffs

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San Diego–Second Round

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1 2 3 4 Total
Toreros 0 0 0 3 3
No. 4 Bison 14 3 21 0 38

Box Score.

Wofford–Quarterfinals

[edit]
1 2 3 4 Total
No. 8 Terriers 3 7 0 0 10
No. 4 Bison 14 21 7 0 42

Box Score.

Sam Houston State–Semifinals

[edit]
1 2 3 4 Total
No. 5 Bearkats 3 0 10 0 13
No. 4 Bison 21 20 14 0 55

Box Score.

James Madison–Championship

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1 2 3 4 Total
No. 4 Bison 7 10 0 0 17
No. 1 Dukes 3 3 7 0 13

Box Score.

Ranking movements

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Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre123456789101112Final
STATS FCS2 (19)2 (8)2 (10)2 (5)2 (5)2 (8)2 (8)2 (7)2 (9)2 (6)5441
Coaches2222 (1)2 (1)2 (1)2 (1)2226641

References

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  1. ^ "North Dakota State football claims third outright Missouri Valley crown". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "Bison Lead League With 11 All-MVFC Picks, Six on First Team". GoBison.com. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  3. ^ KVLY. "Bison earn No. 2 seed in FCS Playoffs". Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  4. ^ "James Madison, NDSU are 1-2 in FCS playoff field". FOX Sports. November 19, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  5. ^ "San Diego vs. North Dakota State - Game Summary - December 2, 2017 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  6. ^ "North Dakota State rolls past San Diego again, 38-3". USA TODAY. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  7. ^ "North Dakota State, behind Stick, throttles Wofford in FCS quarters". FOX Sports. December 9, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  8. ^ "Stick leads No. 2 ND State to FCS semifinals with 42-10 over No. 7 Wofford". USA TODAY. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  9. ^ "Lucky Seven: Bison roll Wofford, advance to seventh consecutive..." INFORUM. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  10. ^ "Sam Houston State routed by North Dakota State, falls short of FCS championship game". SportsDay. December 15, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  11. ^ "North Dakota State overpowers Sam Houston State to advance to FCS championship game". Argus Leader. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  12. ^ "North Dakota State returns to FCS title game with rout vs. Sam Houston State". USA TODAY. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  13. ^ "North Dakota State beats JMU in FCS Championship". SI.com. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  14. ^ "North Dakota State takes back FCS title with 17-13 victory over James Madison". latimes.com. Associated Press. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  15. ^ "North Dakota State outlasts James Madison to claim FCS championship for the sixth time in seven years". SportsDay. January 6, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  16. ^ "2017 NDSU Bison Spring Football Roster". The Official Athletics Site of North Dakota State Athletics. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  17. ^ "2014 Football Coaching Staff". North Dakota State Athletics. Retrieved March 15, 2014.