North Dakota State Bison Archives

North Dakota State Football Schedule 2026: Full Bison Slate, Dates, and Key Games

September 7, 2026August 28, 2026

North Dakota State’s full 2026 football schedule: every date, time, and TV network for the Bison’s first FBS season, plus the games that will decide their Mountain West debut.

Why Did North Dakota State Move to FBS? The Mountain West Move, Explained

August 28, 2026August 26, 2026

by Andrew Kerth

The 10-time FCS champion joins the Mountain West with an Aug. 29 debut vs. Jacksonville State – and no postseason until 2028. The move, explained.

Jacksonville State vs. North Dakota State: Time, TV and How to Watch

August 24, 2026

by Andrew Kerth

Jacksonville State vs. North Dakota State: Saturday, Aug. 29 at 5:30 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network from the Fargodome – the 10-time FCS champions’ first FBS game.