North Dakota State Bison football program – The undisputed FCS Dynasty

The North Dakota State Bison football program has been dominating the FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) for over a decade now, winning eight national championships in nine seasons (2011-2015, 2017-2019). It is a remarkable feat for a university that was not historically known for its football program. Before the run of recent success, NDSU had won only one national championship in 1985.

The man who transformed the Bison program into a national powerhouse is Craig Bohl. Bohl, who took over as head coach in 2003, finished with a record of 104-32 in his 11 seasons with the school. He led the team to three FCS national championships (2011-2013) before moving on to accept the head coaching job at Wyoming.

In 2014, Chris Klieman took over as head coach and kept the Bison program at the top of the FCS. He continued the winning culture and added two more national championships to the school’s trophy case before accepting the job at Kansas State in 2018. Matt Entz, who was an assistant coach on the previous coaching staff, was named the head coach and led the Bison to another national championship in his first season.

The success of the Bison program is not only due to the coaching staff but also to the players who have bought into the team’s culture and tradition. NDSU plays a bruising style of football based on a physical run game and a stifling defense. The Bison are known for their ability to control the clock, wear down opponents and capitalize on turnovers with clutch fourth quarter performances.

One of the hallmarks of the Bison program is the ability to produce NFL talent. NDSU has had 23 players drafted in the last decade, the most of any FCS program. The most famous Bison alum is quarterback Carson Wentz, who was drafted 2nd overall in the 2016 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. Wentz led the Bison to two national championships in 2014 and 2015 and is now one of the premier quarterbacks in the NFL.

But what makes the Bison program truly special is its fan base. The Fargo Dome, the home stadium for NDSU, is one of the loudest and most intimidating venues in college football. The Bison faithful come out in droves for every game, supporting their team through thick and thin. The Bison football program has united the entire state of North Dakota and has become a source of pride for its people.

In conclusion, the North Dakota State Bison football program has established itself as the undisputed dynasty of the FCS. The team’s remarkable success is a testament to the coaching staff, players, and fans who have built a winning culture based on tradition, hard work, and grit. With the recent announcement of NDSU moving up to Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) independent status, the future looks bright for the Bison football program, and they have set their sights on competing at the highest level of college football. For now, however, the program will continue to dominate the FCS and make its mark as one of college football’s premier programs.

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