“The Flagship”: 2026 NDSU FBS Football PRE SEASON

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Took a trip to THYB maybe get an ice soccer score. Seems to me they might drop football. The tone has changed. No longer bragging how much better they are, they dream of FCS domination while spinning negative NDSU forecasts.

There are legitimate areas of concern, of course, but this new twist (sign of clinical depression?) amplifies any and all to suit their own personal revenge fantasies they spectacularly failed at getting on the grid iron. In the end und2 was exposed as the paper tiger we knew they were since that first game, a 24-6 Bison win* right on through to the final defeat** on their home field.

Now they know it too!

THE END.

* 1894 Nov 3 in GF 24-6 BISON
1894 Nov 12 in Fargo 20-0 BISON
**2025 Nov 8 in GF 15-10 BISON

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The morning check showed a new QB on the roster

12/31/25 0 Brown Preston QB 6-1 208 SO 0-0

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Bison offense seems ready. It may not have the scoring potential of 2025 but the QB looks good. His role as a back up concerning but obviously ready. The O-line is sound, WR corps replaced from normal rotation, backfield untested but has talent. No reason to be pessimistic. Not a good time to be boasting. They have a lot of ground to cover.

In 2025 The Bison averaged 213 yds/game rushing, 5.20 yds/carry
74 are on the spring roster. 5.02 yds/carry
In 2025 The Bison averaged 239 yds/game passing, based on QB attempts 11.5 yds/attempt
39 are on the spring roster. 8.56 yds/reception

Conferences are similar:

MVFC averaged 215 yds/game passing. 173 yds rushing
MWC averaged 206 and 163.

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That’s it for the offense. A new statistical profile has been developed. It will be tweaked when the fall roster is published for use in opening week prognostications.

THE DEFENSE:

2025 Bison recorded
743 tackles. DT contributed 109, 90 return
41 QBH. DT - 10, 7 return
33 Sacks. DT - 10.5, 9.5 return

Despite a lack of starting experience the group looks good. They could be together for a while with potential to be a powerful bunch. Talented young guys appear ready for the rotation. DT pass rush looks good.

High probability of duplicating or exceeding last season.

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In 2025 Bison recorded
743 tackles. DE contributed 103, 51 return
41 QBH. DE - 13, 7 return
33 Sacks. DE - 13, 4 return

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Most were reliable 2025 back ups. 1 solid starter to anchor. Potential for replacing what was lost looks promising. I have a feeling the MWC is a pass first league. NDSU needs a good pass rush. The group is Promising but not proven.

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In 2025 Bison recorded
743 tackles. CB contributed 70, 14 return
41 QBH. CB - 0, 0 return
33 Sacks. CB - 0, 0 return

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There is no starting experience but plenty of game experience. If they can tackle like last years starters they are right on track. I think the MWC is going to come out throwing. There is a lot to prove for this group. The stats aren’t there yet.

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In 2025 Bison recorded
743 tackles. LB contributed 258, 62 return
41 QBH. LB - 3, 3 return
33 Sacks. LB - 7.5, 2 return

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no starting experience & limited game experience.
Two transfers intended to shore things up. Alex Elliot sat out last season injured. Kieth Williams had a good season with Cornell. Overall, LB is a concern. Fingers crossed. Ps, corrected QBH to 3

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2025 Bison recorded
743 tackles. S contributed 132, 100 return
41 QBH. S - 7, 1 return
33 Sacks. S - 13, 4 return
19 INTs. S - 8, 6 return
62 PD, S - 21, 13 return

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Good starting experience and good game experience for the rotation.

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total changes to some key defensive stats

2025 Bison recorded:

• 743 tackles: 317 return, 43%

• 77 TFL: 31 return, 40%

• 9 FF: 5 return, 56%

• 41 QBH: 20 return, 49%

• 62 PDs: 16 return, 26%

• 43 BUs: 21 Return, 49%

• 33 Sacks: 15.5 return, 47%

• 19 INTs: 8 return, 42%

A little less than half of proven defensive production is returning.

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2026 NDSU SPRING ROSTER PROSPECTUS:

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