Joining North Dakota State as top seeds were Montana State, Montana and Tarleton State. The Bobcats’ 31-28 win over Montana on Saturday in the annual Brawl of the Wild secured the No. 2 overall seed, but the in-state rivals are now two wins each away from a rematch in the FCS semifinals.

The Bison were named the No. 1 seed in the 24-team playoffs and will be making their 16th consecutive appearance.

Tennessee Tech earned an automatic bid in the FCS playoffs by claiming the Big South/OVC championship with a 20-17 win over UT Martin.

Former Lakeville North standout RaJa Nelson played eight games last season as a medical redshirt and won an FCS title.

The state's Supreme Court couldn't muster the required majority to uphold a judge's ruling that struck down the state's ban last year.

May-Port-C-G’s Kennedy O'Connor and Kiaza Carlson and Valley City’s Skye Nielson and Katie Burchill watch the ball fall during the North Dakota Division A high school volleyball state tournament championship on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at the Bismarck Event Center.

When North Dakota State and St. Thomas play Saturday in Fargo, N.D., it will be their 24th football meeting. But it’s been nearly 60 years since the 23rd meeting. The last time the teams met was Sept.

North Dakota State completed a perfect regular season with a victory over St. Thomas on Senior Day, improving to 12-0 and positioning themselves for the top seed in the upcoming FCS playoffs.