Bison Media Zone

BMZ 04/24/2024

BMZ 4/17/2024

Offensive Line coach Dan Larson on the youth and depth up front

North Dakota State has had an offensive lineman selected in the NFL Draft each of the three years and potentially could have a fourth in a couple of weeks. That level of talent means that is extra attention that comes to that position group and its coach, Dan Larson. The Bison offensive line has some decisions to make over the coming months with three starters graduating, left tackle Jalen Sundell, right guard Jake Kubas and center Brandon Westberg. The Bison received some welcome news i...

Safeties coach Devin Klieman joins the BMZ

North Dakota State is in week three of spring football and as the practices continue, it's not just for the players to get up to speed, but for the coaches as well. The Bison have four new staff members, including Devin Klieman, who was hired as the new safeties coach. It's a return to Fargo for Klieman, who's dad Chris, was the head coach at NDSU from 2014-18, winning four national championships during that span. Devin has been a graudate assistant at Kansas State the last three years...

The transfer portal window is wide open in the Summit League

WDAY's Dom Izzo and the Forum's Mike McFeely discuss the departures from the North Dakota State men's basketball roster after the season ended. Also they discuss the top players that have left the Summit League, inlcuding four members of the conference's first-team selections.

BMZ 3/27/2024

BMZ 3/20/2024

Grant Olson previews spring ball

Bison Media Zone 3/13/2024

BMZ: 3-13-24

2024 Summit League Tournament Preview

The culmination of the Summit League basketball season has arrived.   For the 16th straight year, Sioux Falls will host the Summit League basketball tournament and for the ninth time it will be played at the Sanford Premier Center.   South Dakota State enters as the top seed on the men's and women's side. The Jackrabbit men finished with a 12-4 record, winning the league regular season title for the fourth time in the last five years. SDSU will face the winner of Oral Roberts and Sou...

The battle for the Summit League title and debating the player of the year

The Summit League basketball regular season ends this weekend and the men's race is as wide open as it gets.   South Dakota State can win the championship tonight in Grand Forks with a victory over North Dakota. UND can keep the race going with a win over the Jackrabbits and beat South Dakota in the season finale.   Meanwhile, North Dakota State sits in a tie for third place starting the final week with a road game at USD and then the final game of the season against SDSU. The Bison ...

Abbie Draper's emergence and Spencer Waege is heading to the Super Bowl

February has arrived and the stretch run is here for Summit League basketball. The Bison basketball teams are going in opposite directions. The North Dakota State men (2-4) sit at the bottom of the Summit League standings, just a half game out of last place. NDSU lost its only game last week, on the road at St. Thomas. Dave Richman's team will be on the road for both games this week, facing South Dakota State Thursday night and North Dakota Saturday afternoon. The Bison haven't won in Br...

NDSU prepares for St. Thomas and a double-dip with North Dakota

The biggest games of the year are on tap for North Dakota State with matchups against the teams directly ahead of them in the standings, St. Thomas and North Dakota. Dom Izzo and Mike McFeely preview each of the games and what's ahead with two weeks remaining in the regular season.

The Bison football staff is complete and the Summit League stretch run begins

North Dakota State's football coaching staff appears complete as former all-conference linebacker Carlton Littlejohn has been named the new assistant defensive line coach.  Littlejohn was a standout linebacker for NDSU from 2010-14, winning five national championships. He ranks in the top five all-time in school history in total tackles. Littlejohn began his coaching career shortly after his playing days ended, with stops at Jamestown,Gustavus, MSU Moorhead and the University of Sioux Fa...

Signing Day recap and an introduction to new NDSU OC Jake Landry

The second signing period opened Wednesday for college football teams across the country and North Dakota State added four players to its signing class for 2024. The surprise came in the form of transfer quarterback Jacob Kilzer from Maple Grove, Minnesota. Kilzer comes to Fargo with four years of eligibilty and a redshirt season to use. NDSU also officially announced the transfer of offensive lineman Trent Fraley and the signings of high school players Gage Schmidt and Jack Hansen. Al...

Bison Media Zone: Tyler Roehl departs for Tennessee State and a preview of the 2024 offensive line

Bison Media Zone: Meet the Hamling sisters and Darrius Shepherd returns to the field

The second week of Summit League basketball has arrived and the standings will begin to get sorted out.   The North Dakota State men return home after a split on the road last week, playing two overtime games against Kansas City and Omaha. The Bison host Denver Thursday night, a team they have beaten eleven straight times.   The Pioneers bring with them the leading scorer in the country in guard Tommy Bruner. Bruner is averaging 25 points per game as Denver enters after a home win ov...

BMZ for January 10th - Noah Feddersen and Tyler Roehl

The Summit League basketball season is set to restart, the Bison hit the road to take on Kansas City and Omaha. Redshirt freshman Noah Feddersen has emerged in the starting lineup, Dom Izzo visits with the 6-10 big man about his recent play. Earlier this week, NDSU announced that Tyler Roehl was promoted to associate head coach. Roehl visits on the show about his decision to stay at NDSU and what he expects for the upcoming season. Bison Media Zone airs each Wednesday at 10:30 am on WD...

Bison Media Zone 01/03/2024

- Wisniewski, Zabel, Mostaerts all returning in 2023   - SDSU faces Montana Sunday at 1 on WDAY   SECOND SEGMENT   2025 + 2026  MISSOURI VALLEY FOOTBALL SCHEDULES    - Feddersen showing his range this season BISON - GRIZ BASKETBALL    

Bison Media Zone 12/27/2023

2023 National Signing Day

Guests include   - Nate Tastad, North Prairie Senior Lineman - Zach Vanderpool, Byron senior lineman - Coy Okeson, Bishop Ryan senior lineman   Show Moments   Dom Izzo, Eric Peterson and Jay Bartley talk about top high school recruits signing with college teams around the nation.   - Vanderpool signs with NDSU; 6'5, 227 pounds, defensive end   - Okeson signs with NDSU; 6'4, 281 pounds, offensive line   - Kessel signs with NDSU; 6'6, 209 pounds, tight end   - H...

Bison Media Zone 12/13/2023

Show Moments   - Entz leaving NDSU to take job at USC   - Players make social media push for Roehl   - NDSU averaging over 40 PPG during 5-game win streak   - Osterbauer offered by Kansas State   - Montana: 12-1, first home semifinal since 2009   - NDSU beat Montana 49-26 in 2022 second round     SECOND SEGMENT   - Montana beat NDSU 38-35 in 2015 season opener   WatchBison Media Zone Wednesday's from 10:30 to 11 on WDAY XTRA and streaming live at Inforum...

Bison Media Zone 12-06-2023

- NDSU defense stood tall at end of MSU game   - Williams has first 100-yard game for a RB in 2023   - NDSU sloppiness in first game vs USD   - USD: First 10-win season in Division 1   Watch BMZ Wednesday mornings from 10:30 to 11 on WDAY XTRA and streaming live at Inforum.com. 

Bison media Zone: 11-29-2023

Bison Media Zone: 11/22/23

SHOW MOMENTS -Drake Bulldogs: 8-3, first FCS playoff appearance -Miller finalist for Walter Payton Award -Kopp finalist for Buck Buchanan Award - Payton's return to offense -NDSU plays in first round for first time since 2010 The Forum's Jeff Kolpack and WDAY's Dom Izzo preview the game and what to look forward to this weekend. Watch Bison Media Zone Wednesday mornings from 10:35-11:00 on WDAY XTRA and streaming live at Inforum.com

Bison Media Zone: 11-15-2023

Show Moments  -UNI comes into the final week of the season at 6-4 and 5-2 in the Valley.  -Theo Day has 14 TDs and 11 INTs this season.  -Cam Miller makes his return to the UNI Dome for the first time in his NDSU career.  -Jaquise Alexander has impressed in his first two starts.  Watch Bison Media Zone Wednesday mornings from 10:35-11:00 on WDAY XTRA and streaming live at Inforum.com

11-08-2023 Bison Media Zone

SIU: 6-3, 3-3 in Valley (4-1 on the road) Baker: 1-2 record vs NDSU   NDSU: 6-3, 3-3 in Valley (4-1 at home) NDSU wins opener over WMU Watch Bison Media Zone with Dom Izzo wendesday mornings from 10:30 to 11 on WDAY XTRA and streaming live at Inforum.com. 

Bison Media Zone 11-01-2023

The 8-0 Jackrabbits host the 6-2 Bison this Saturday.  Jung's targeting call was overturned and will start on Saturday.  With Mostaert injured Kody Huisman will move up the depth chart. Cole Wisniewski talks about his concussion and how he felt to return to the field last week.  Watch Bison Media Zoneevery wednesday morning from 10:30 to 11 on WDAY XTRA and streaming live at Inforum.com.

Bison Media Zone with Dom Izzo and Eric Peterson 10-25-2023

Dom and Eric talk about Stoffel likely to miss this week's game against Murray State. Williams to be a part of the TE rotation, Murray State coming in at 2-5 on the season and will adjustment to the 4-game rule let more players play?

Bison Media Zone 10-18-2023 with Mike McFeely and Dom Izzo

Dom and Mike talk about the the Bison losing Wisniewski to a concussion and will replace him. they also talk about how NDSU can finish this season. The second segment of the show they talk about NDSU men's basketball and their upcoming season. 

10-11-2023: Kyle Emanuel and Dom Izzo

NDSU prepares for a loud Alerus Center at UND. Cam Miller to make his first start in Grand Forks this Saturday. Belquist with 2 TDs in 3 games vs NDSU and Mathis is the go-to receiver for the Bison. 

10-04-2023: Jeff Kolpack and Dom Izzo

NDSU switches up some positions on the line as a few mistakes contributed to their loss against USD. Missouri State enters with 1-3 record and expecting to miss their QB.  NCAA adopts new NCAA transfer windows, reduced to 45 days.

09-27-2023: Jeff Kolpack and Dom Izzo

NDSU's performance against UCA. Bouman to make his 8th career start with USD this Saturday. Theis leading USD in rushing yards last season.  Hunter Brozio talks about his performance so far this season.   

BMZ with Dom Izzo and Mike McFeely 09-20-2023

Show Moments Cam Miller with a near-perfect game against UCA, Kubitz suffered a high-ankle sprain and will be out indefinitely, The Bison defense has forced 7 turnovers and 7 sacks through the first 3 games, and Jason Petrino talks about NDSU's defensive performance so far. NDSU and SDSU can be future options for the Mountain west, Pac 2.  Watch Bison Media Zone every Wednesday at 10:30am on WDAY XTRA. 

Bison Media Zone with Dom Izzo and Jeff Kolpack 9-13-23

Bison Media Zone Show with Dom Izzo and Jeff Kolpack on the NDSU matchup with UCA and the young receivers continuing to stand out SHOW MOMENTS: 1:00- 15:00- Bison defense with 5 takeaways in first two games 7 wide receivers have caught first career reception UCA enters with a 1-1 record McElvain: 0-2 in his career vs NDSU 17:00-27:00- Mekhi Collins, NDSU redshirt wide receiver Missouri Valley Football Conference Standings Missouri Valley Conference matchups

09-06-2023: Mike McFeely and Dom Izzo

Show Moments 1:00-15:00 Bison open with 35-10 win over EWU, NDSU's defense answers early questions, Payton's Place in the Bison offense and Maine loses opener vs FIU. 19:00-30:00 Eli Green talks about the game against EWU.   Watch Bison Media zone every Wednesday at 10:30am on WDAY XTRA.  

Bison Media Zone with Dom Izzo and Jeff Kolpack 08-30-2023

Show Moments 1:00-15:00: Sundell starting at left tackle and Westberg starting at center. Eastern Washington picked 7th in the Big Sky and Jung starting at Safety. 20:00-30:00: Cole Paytons role for the 2023 season.   Watch Bison Media Zone every Wednesday at 10:30 AM on WDAY Extra and streamed on Inforum.com.

Oral Roberts runs away from NDSU to win Summit League title

North Dakota State pushed its season as far as they could, but ran into a buzzsaw. That buzzsaw was Oral Roberts. The Golden Eagles were electric right out of the gates in the Summit League Championship Game, racing out to an 18-3 lead and never looked back in a 92-58 blasting of the Bison.

NDSU outlasts South Dakota, advances to Summit League semis

One of North Dakota State's fresh faces was the difference maker Sunday night in Sioux Falls in the Summit League Tournament. Freshman Tajavis Miller hit a game-tying three-pointer to tie the game with South Dakota at 67 with 2:16 remaining. After the Coyotes made one of two free-throws, NDSU's Jacari White missed a jump shot, but USD turned the ball over.

Bison Video Blog: 2022 Season Ending Award Show

The Bison Media Zone team selects its offensive and defensive MVP's among other awards handed out.

SDSU ended NDSU's FCS championship game dominance with 45-21 victory

South Dakota State ended North Dakota State's NCAA Division I FCS championship game dominance Sunday afternoon at Toyota Stadium. The InForum sports team breaks down the North Dakota State Bison vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits national championship game

NDSU Bison headed to the FCS championship game after defeating Incarnate Word 35-32

North Dakota State is headed to the NCAA Division I FCS championship game for the 10th time in the past 12 seasons after a heart-pounding 35-32 victory against Incarnate Word on Friday night before 12,569 fans at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome.

NDSU football prepare for challenging semifinal matchup with Incarnate Word

It's the Word versus the Herd this week for a trip to Frisco, Texas on the line. After a heart stopping 66-63 win over Sacramento State, Incarnate Word makes its FCS semifinal debut Friday night at North Dakota State. The Bison return to the semifinals for an 11th time in 12 years, and once again will be at home. The Hornets loss to the Cardinals opened up the door for NDSU to play one more home game at the Fargodome.  

NDSU Bison down Samford 27-9 to advance to FCS semifinals

North Dakota State scored the game's first 24 points and leaned on its defense to earn a 27-9 victory against the Samford Bulldogs on Friday night, Dec. 9, in the NCAA Division I FCS quarterfinals before 11,825 fans at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. The Bison (11-2) advanced to the FCS semifinals for the 11th time in the past 12 seasons. WDAY's Dom Izzo and Forum reporters Jeff Kolpack, Mike McFeely and Eric Peterson break it down. For more coverage, visit the Bison Media Zone at...

NDSU will welcome in a first-time opponent in the Samford Bulldogs

North Dakota State returns to the FCS quarterfinals for the 13th straight year this Friday as they'll host Samford University out of the Southern Conference. This marks the first Friday night quarterfinal that NDSU has played in. The Bison have traditionally played in the Saturday 11 am time slot, appearing in that game every year from 2013-19 and last season. Full audio from the Bison Video Blog with Dom Izzo and Jeff Kolpack.

NDSU and FBS realignment in 2022

Is there a pathway for North Dakota State to move up to FBS? That question is relevant again after USC and UCLA made the move to the Big Ten.  There are likely more moves to come as the Big 12, PAC 12 and ACC need to decide how they beef up their leagues to compete with the SEC and the Big Ten. The Forum's Mike McFeely and WDAY Sports Director Dom Izzo break down the angles of a potential North Dakota State move and what it would entail for the Bison to make the move up.

2022 Summit League Tournament Preview

The Forum's Mike McFeely and WDAY Sports Director Dom Izzo preview the 2022 Summit League Tournament. North Dakota State's men's team enters as the number two seed and will tip off against Denver Saturday night at 8:30.  The Bison are aiming for a fourth consecutive Summit League title game appearance. The guys also discuss the NFL Combine, where former Bison wide receiver Christian Watson was the talk of the NFL draft gurus after a blistering time in the 40 yard dash.

Bison Media Zone: The Summit League stretch run and Bison wrap 2022 Signing Class

North Dakota State enters the final month of the conference basketball season with everything at stake. The men are pushing for a top two seed at the Summit League Tournament, while the women are trying to turn around what has been a disappointing season to date. The guys also discuss NDSU wrapping up the 2022 football signing class, which includes signing a cornerback from Florida that had Power 5 offers.

Bison Media Zone: NDSU basketball chatter and football updates

Jeff Kolpack and Dom Izzo break down the first half of conference play for the NDSU basketball teams as big weekends loom for both teams, starting tonight against South Dakota. The guys also discuss a handful of players that have left the Bison football team since the conclusion of the regular season.  They also dive into the search for a new president at NDSU and how close that president should be to athletics.