FRIDAY NIGHT: Dom Izzo and Jeff Kolpack host the “Fargo to Frisco” show at 7 p.m. on WDAY (Channel 6) and streaming on inforum.com and WDAY.com
- Indiana transfer Tre Roberson put up some strong statistics this season for Illinois State. His ability to throw and run is the focus of the Bison defense.
- Wide receiver Zach Vraa expects to play Saturday. He can thank former Bison WR Ryan Smith.
- Illinois State RB Marshaun Coprich was the Missouri Valley Conference’s player of the year for good reason. His numbers stand alone.
- Former NDSU linebacker Grant Olson, who missed several games leading up the FCS title game, helped NDSU secure its third straight championship. Now, he’s hoping to help as a student assistant for the four-peat.
- Freshmen have been playing a big role for NDSU. After watching last year, they’re ready to take the field in Frisco.
- NDSU didn’t let its guard down after its big win over South Dakota State. The Bison women stopped IUPUI Thursday night. See WDAY’s report here.
- The Bison men’s basketball team turned the ball over 20 times but still found a way to beat Nebraska-Omaha. True freshman Paul Miller made six free throws in the game’s final 11 seconds to lift NDSU. WDAY report
- Illinois State will wear a “65” sticker to pay tribute to an Eastern Washington family.
- Photo gallery from Frisco
- Rep. Kevin Cramer sets the record straight on “Bisons” and places his wager with his Illinois counterpart.
Saturday’s Blog/TV/radio stuff
- Izzo, Kolpack and Eric Peterson will host the pregame and postgame show right here on this blog. Our live blog coverage begins around 11 a.m.
- TV coverage begins at noon on ESPN2 and the WatchESPN mobile app. Anish Shroff, Kelly Stouffer and sideline reporter Cara Capuano will announce.
- Radio: 790 AM (Scott Miller, Phil Hanson and Jeremy Jorgenson) and Westwood One (Jason Horowitz, Ross Tucker, Ted Emrich) A free audio stream will be available on GoBison.com/allaccess.