2015 North Dakota State Bison football team
2015 North Dakota State Bison football | |
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NCAA Division I FCS national champion MVFC co-champion | |
FCS Championship Game, W 37–10 vs. Jacksonville State | |
Conference | Missouri Valley Football Conference |
Ranking | |
STATS | No. 1 |
FCS Coaches | No. 1 |
2015 record | 13–2 (7–1 MVFC) |
Head coach | Chris Klieman (2nd year) |
Offensive coordinator | Tim Polasek (2nd year) |
Defensive coordinator | Matt Entz (2nd year) |
Home stadium |
Fargodome (Capacity: 19,000) |
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#1 North Dakota State +^ | 7 | – | 1 | 13 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
#5 Illinois State +^ | 7 | – | 1 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
#8 Northern Iowa ^ | 5 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
#15 South Dakota State ^ | 5 | – | 3 | 8 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Western Illinois ^ | 5 | – | 3 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana State | 3 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Youngstown State | 3 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota | 3 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Southern Illinois | 2 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri State | 0 | – | 8 | 1 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2015 North Dakota State Bison football team represented North Dakota State University in the 2015 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by second-year head coach Chris Klieman. The team, which played its 23rd season in the Fargodome, entered the season as the four-time defending national champions. The Bison have been members of the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) since the 2008 season.
The Bison went 13–2 on the season, won their fifth straight MVFC title, and their fifth consecutive NCAA Division I Football Championship, becoming the first-ever NCAA football team to win five straight championships at any level. Yale won six straight college football national championships from 1879 to 1884, before the NCAA was formed.
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent# | Rank# | Site | TV | Result | Attendance | ||
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August 29 | 2:30 PM | at No. 13 Montana* | No. 1 | Washington–Grizzly Stadium • Missoula, MT (FCS Kickoff) | ESPN | L 35–38 | 26,472 (R)[1] | ||
September 12 | 2:30 PM | Weber State* | No. 2 | Fargodome • Fargo, ND | NBC ND/ESPN3 | W 41–14 | 18,801[2] | ||
September 19 | 2:30 PM | North Dakota* | No. 4 | Fargodome • Fargo, ND (Rivalry) | NBC ND/ESPN3 | W 34–9 | 19,044[3] | ||
October 3 | 6:00 PM | at No. 5 South Dakota State | No. 3 | Coughlin–Alumni Stadium • Brookings, SD (Dakota Marker) | Midco/NBC ND/ESPN3 | W 28–7 | 17,348 (R) [4] | ||
October 10 | 6:00 PM | No. 10 Northern Iowa | No. 3 | Fargodome • Fargo, ND | NBC ND/ESPN3 | W 31–28 | 18,954 | ||
October 17 | 2:30 PM | South Dakota | No. 2 | Fargodome • Fargo, ND | Midco/NBC ND/ESPN3 | L 21–24 | 18,420 | ||
October 24 | 12:00 PM | at No. 18 Indiana State | No. 8 | Memorial Stadium • Terre Haute, IN | MVC TV/ESPN3 | W 28–14 | 6,524 | ||
October 31 | 2:00 PM | at Southern Illinois | No. 7 | Saluki Stadium • Carbondale, IL | NBC ND/ESPN3 | W 35–29 | 6,508 | ||
November 7 | 2:30 PM | Western Illinois | No. 6 | Fargodome • Fargo, ND (Harvest Bowl) | NBC ND/ESPN3 | W 59–7 | 18,251 | ||
November 14 | 1:00 PM | at No. 20 Youngstown State | No. 2 | Stambaugh Stadium • Youngstown, OH | NBC ND/ESPN3 | W 27–24 | 11,309 | ||
November 21 | 2:00 PM | Missouri State | No. 2 | Fargodome • Fargo, ND | NBC ND/ESPN3 | W 55–0 | 18,624 | ||
December 5 | 2:30 PM | No. 16 Montana* | No. 2 | Fargodome • Fargo, ND (FCS Playoffs Second Round) | ESPN3 | W 37–6 | 18,232 | ||
December 12 | 11:00 AM | No. 15 Northern Iowa* | No. 2 | Fargodome • Fargo, ND (FCS Playoffs Quarterfinals) | ESPN2 | W 23–13 | 18,041 | ||
December 18 | 7:00 PM | No. 12 Richmond* | No. 2 | Fargodome • Fargo, ND (FCS Playoffs Semifinals) | ESPN2 | W 33–7 | 18,105 | ||
January 9, 2016 | 11:00 AM | vs. No. 1 Jacksonville State* | No. 2 | Toyota Stadium • Frisco, TX (FCS National Championship Game) | ESPN2 | W 37–10 | 21,836 | ||
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from STATS FCS Poll released prior to game. All times are in Central Time. |
Roster
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Quarterback
Tailback
Fullback
Wide Receiver
Tight End
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Offensive Lineman
Defensive Tackle
Defensive End
Placekicker
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Linebacker
Cornerback
Safety
Punter
Long Snappers
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Recruiting Class
2015 recruits | ||||||
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Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
Ben Ellefson #76 TE |
Hawley, MN | Hawley Secondary | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 243 lb (110 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
Aaron Mercadel #113 MLB |
Oakland, CA | Saint Mary's College High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 196 lb (89 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
Jack Darnell #190 DT |
Champlin, MN | Champlin Park High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 277 lb (126 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
Bryan Carlton #145 DE |
Chanhassen, MN | Minnetonka High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 246 lb (112 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
Derrek Tuszka #136 DE |
Warner, SD | Warner High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 226 lb (103 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
Matt Anderson #133 TE |
Lakeland, MN | Stillwater High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 228 lb (103 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
Trent Mooney #226 OT |
Lamar, MO | Lamar High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 269 lb (122 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
Robbie Grimsley #221 ATH (S) |
Hutchinson, MN | Hutchinson High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
Connor Hubbs #201 DT |
White Bear Lake, MN | White Bear Lake High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 283 lb (128 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
Braden Sikes #230 ATH (S) |
Excelsior, MN | Minnetonka High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 192 lb (87 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
Dimitri Williams #232 ATH (WR) |
Lakeville, MN | Rosemount High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
James Hendricks #243 ATH (QB) |
Laporte, MN | Bemidji High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 189 lb (86 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
Marquise Bridges #327 WR |
Brooklyn Park, MN | DeLaSalle High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
Zack J. Johnson #324 OT |
Blaine, MN | Spring Lake Park High School | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 276 lb (125 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
Ty Brooks CB |
Fargo, ND | Fargo South High School | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 161 lb (73 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jaxon Brown S |
Eau Claire, WI | Regis High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 189 lb (86 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Demaris Purifoy RB |
Wauwatosa, WI | Wauwatosa West High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 188 lb (85 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Brock Robbins FB |
Cavalier, ND | Cavalier High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Cole Karcz TE -> DE |
Germantown, MN | Germantown High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 233 lb (106 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Bruce Anderson RB |
Ruskin, FL | Newsome High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 202 lb (92 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jake Brinkman OLB |
North Liberty, IA | Regina High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Dominic Davis ATH (CB) |
Belleville, IL | Belleville West High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jack Albrecht OG |
Rolling Meadows, IL | Fremd High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 276 lb (125 kg) | February 04, 2015 (Signed) | |
Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: - 247Sports: #131 ESPN: - | ||||||
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Game summaries
at Montana
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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#1 Bison | 7 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 35 |
#13 Grizzlies | 10 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 38 |
Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
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4–3 | 2014 | NDSU, 22–10 |
Weber State
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Wildcats | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
#2 Bison | 7 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 41 |
Overall record | Previous meeting | Result |
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5–0 | 2014 | NDSU, 24–7 |
North Dakota
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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North Dakota | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
#4 Bison | 3 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
Overall record | Previous meeting | Result |
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46–62–3 | 2003 | UND, 28–21 |
at South Dakota State
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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#3 Bison | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
#5 Jackrabbits | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Overall record | Previous meeting | Result |
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58–40–5 | 2014 | NDSU, 37–17 |
Northern Iowa
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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#10 Panthers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
#3 Bison | 3 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 31 |
Overall record | Previous meeting | Result |
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22–26 | 2014 | UNI, 23–3 |
South Dakota
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Coyotes | 0 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 24 |
#2 Bison | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Overall record | Previous meeting | Result |
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52–25–3 | 2014 | NDSU, 47–7 |
at Indiana State
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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#8 Bison | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
#18 Sycamores | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Overall record | Previous meeting | Result |
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6–1 | 2014 | NDSU, 34–17 |
at Southern Illinois
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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#7 Bison | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
Salukis | 3 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 29 |
Overall record | Previous meeting | Result |
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6–3 | 2014 | NDSU, 38–10 |
Western Illinois
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Leathernecks | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
#6 Bison | 17 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 59 |
Overall record | Previous meeting | Result |
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4–2 | 2014 | NDSU, 17–10 |
at Youngstown State
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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#2 Bison | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 27 |
#20 Penguins | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
Overall record | Previous meeting | Result |
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5–4 | 2014 | NDSU, 38–14 |
Missouri State
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Bears | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
#2 Bison | 14 | 27 | 14 | 0 | 55 |
Overall record | Previous meeting | Result |
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5–2 | 2014 | NDSU, 45–10 |
FCS Playoffs
Second Round–Montana
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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#16 Grizzlies | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
#2 Bison | 7 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 37 |
Overall record | Previous meeting | Result |
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4–4 | 8/29/2015 | MONT, 38–35 |
Quarterfinals–Northern Iowa
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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#15 Panthers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
#2 Bison | 7 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 23 |
Overall record | Previous meeting | Result |
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23–26 | 10/10/2015 | NDSU, 31–28 |
Semifinals–Richmond
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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#12 Spiders | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
#2 Bison | 13 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 33 |
Overall record | Previous meeting | Result |
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First meeting |
Championship–Jacksonville State
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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#2 Bison | 3 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 37 |
#1 Gamecocks | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Overall record | Previous meeting | Result |
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0–2 | 1989 NCAA Division II Playoffs | JSU, 21–17 |
Ranking movements
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Final | |||||||
STATS FCS | 1 (144) | 2 (22) | 4 (23) | 3 (17) | 3 (16) | 3 (20) | 2 (27) | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 (2) | 1 (150) | |||||||
Coaches | 1 (24) | 2–T (6) | 2 | 2 (4) | 2 (4) | 2 (6) | 2 (5) | 8 | 6 | 5–T | 3 | 3 | 3 (5) | 1 (24) |
2016 NFL draftees
Player | Round | Pick | Position | NFL Club |
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Joe Haeg | 5 | 155 | Guard | Indianapolis Colts |
References
- ↑ "North Dakota State–Montana Game Summary". ESPN. August 29, 2015. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
- ↑ "North Dakota State–Weber State Game Summary". ESPN. September 12, 2015. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
- ↑ Schnepf, Kevin (September 19, 2015). "For at Least One Day, NDSU-UND Game Was the Biggest Thing in the State Again". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
- ↑ "North Dakota State–South Dakota State Game Summary". ESPN. October 3, 2015. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
- ↑ "2012 NFL Draft". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 28, 2016.