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College Football Rankings: Where Michigan Landed After Its Week 1 Hail Mary Win

FOX Sports' RJ Young shares his latest college football rankings after a long Week 1.

17 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

College Football Rankings: Where Michigan Landed After Its Week 1 Hail Mary Win

Mekhi Collins - Four grabs, touchdown in win Collins caught 4 of 6 targets for 41 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 38-0 win against Fordham.

Impact After logging just one reception for 11 yards in North Dakota State's Week 0 opener, Collins emerged as one of quarterback Nathan Hayes' preferred weapons Saturday. The senior wideout led the Bison with six targets while hauling in a 12-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Collins' role should increase significantly in his fourth season in Fargo. He totaled just six receptions for 159 yards with two touchdowns last year.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

How Much Is Wisconsin Coach Luke Fickell's Buyout? Contract Details In 2026

What to know about Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell's contract in 2026.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

How Much Is Wisconsin Coach Luke Fickell's Buyout? Contract Details In 2026

Isiah St. Romain - DNP Saturday St. Romain (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's season opener, per Dom Izzo of WDAY News.

Impact St. Romain was held out of Saturday's contest due to an undisclosed injury suffered during last week's opener against Jacksonville State. The 6-foot receive caught a single pass for five scoreless yards during last week's contest before going down. The details and severity of the injury are thus far unknown.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DJ Scott - Two scores in win Scott recorded 11 rushes for 60 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in two targets for 16 yards during Saturday's 38-0 victory over Fordham.

Impact While Scott shared work with Myles Mitchell again Saturday, the junior finished the day as North Dakota State's leading rusher, while punching in his first two touchdowns of the season. Scott will head into next week's road matchup against Air Force with 111 yards on 24 carries through his first two games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Hayes - Efficient in win Hayes completed 18 of 22 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-0 victory over Fordham.

Impact Hayes was sharp again Saturday, completing 81.8 percent of his passes as North Dakota State improved to 2-0 with a comfortable victory. Through two games, the senior has completed 32 of his 44 pass attempts for 370 yards, four touchdowns and just one interception. Hayes and the Bison will open Mountain West play next week on the road against Air Force.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

North Dakota State blanks Fordham 38-0, improves to 2-0 in first FBS season

Nathan Hayes threw for two touchdowns, DJ Scott ran for two and North Dakota State allowed just 135 total yards in a 38-0 win over FCS-opponent Fordham

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

College Football Rankings: North Dakota State Enters The Mix After Week 0

FOX Sports' RJ Young offers up his latest college football rankings following North Dakota State's impressive showing and TCU's Week 0 flop.

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

College Football Rankings: North Dakota State Enters The Mix After Week 0

The FCS Dynasty Is Moving Up: Inside North Dakota State's FBS Leap and Statement First Win The Bison are leaving behind an unprecedented run of FCS dominance for the unknowns of the FBS, but nobody in Fargo is interested in taking...

AUGUST 31 • SI.COM

Reis Kessel - Four grabs, touchdown in opener Kessel had four receptions (on five targets) for 30 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 33-7 win versus Jacksonville State.

Impact Kessel will go into the books as the first Bison to score a touchdown in their FBS era -- the sophomore brought in a six-yard score to give North Dakota State an early lead in the opening quarter. Kessel saw decent volume as a freshman in 2025, totaling 335 yards and a touchdown on 15 receptions.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Scott - Splits workload in opener Scott accrued 13 carries for 51 yards and caught his two targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 33-7 victory against Jacksonville State.

Impact Scott was expected to serve as North Dakota State's lead back after he rushed for 502 yards and six touchdowns on 95 carries last season. However, the junior found himself sharing carries in Saturday's opener, with Myles Mitchell and Nyeoti Punni both finishing the day with more rushing yards than Scott. It'll be worth monitoring how the Bison's backfield hierarchy will shake out as the season progresses.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Hayes - Leads Bison to first FBS win Hayes was 14-for-22 passing for 160 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 33-7 win over Jacksonville State. He also had seven rushes for 14 yards.

Impact Hayes was efficient Saturday as he led North Dakota State to a victory in their first contest as an FBS team. The senior quarterback served as the backup in Fargo last season, where he completed 25 of his 44 pass attempts for 381 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Hayes and the Bison will host Fordham next week.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

North Dakota State opens its FBS era with a 33-7 win over Jacksonville State

Nathan Hayes throws two touchdown passes to help North Dakota State defeat Jacksonville State 33-7

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

How to live stream Jacksonville State vs North Dakota State: College Football, TV channel College football is officially underway with Jacksonville State taking on powerhouse North Dakota State on Saturday. North Dakota State Biso...

AUGUST 29 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Jacksonville St. vs North Dakota St. Prediction Market: What to Expect in College Football Week 0 One of the biggest storylines for college football Week 0 is North Dakota State making its FBS debut after running a dynasty at the FCS leve...

AUGUST 28 • SI.COM

2026 College Football Sleepers: Dark Horse Teams In Every Conference

Every year, a dark horse emerges as a legitimate contender in each conference. Which teams could make a surprise run in 2026?

AUGUST 28 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Sleepers: Dark Horse Teams In Every Conference

Jacksonville State vs. North Dakota State Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 0 North Dakota State is set to make its FBS debut this Saturday when the Bison face the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in college football Week...

AUGUST 28 • SI.COM

2026 College Football Odds: Group Of Six Power Rankings

Is this the year the Group of 6 can win a College Football Playoff game? See the odds and rankings.

AUGUST 27 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Odds: Group Of Six Power Rankings

Sammy’s Sportsbook Whispers: Wise Guys Back Notre Dame, Fade Florida

Welcome to Sammy’s Sportsbook Whispers. This week, Sammy P breaks down what wise guys are betting ahead of college football Week 0.

AUGUST 27 • FOX SPORTS

Sammy’s Sportsbook Whispers: Wise Guys Back Notre Dame, Fade Florida

12 College Football Bold Predictions For 2026, From The CFP Field To Coaching Gigs

New College Football Playoff teams, Power Four rivalries, Heisman finalists and so much more in our bold predictions for the 2026 season.

AUGUST 27 • FOX SPORTS

12 College Football Bold Predictions For 2026, From The CFP Field To Coaching Gigs

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's 5 College Football Futures Best Bets

"The Bear" delivers his five best futures bets for the upcoming college football season. Dive in.

AUGUST 25 • FOX SPORTS

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's 5 College Football Futures Best Bets

Isiah St. Romain - Listed as starting WR St. Romain is a starting wideout for North Dakota State ahead of the 2026 season, per Andy Rieckhoff of Bison 1660.

Impact St. Romain caught just four passes for 50 yards last season, but the wideout is ready to step into a starting role for the Bison as a sophomore.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Mekhi Collins - Starting at wideout Collins is listed as a starting receiver for North Dakota State ahead of the 2026 campaign, per Andy Rieckhoff of Bison 1660.

Impact Collins caught six passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns last season, but he's positioned himself to be a starting wideout in North Dakota State's first season at the FBS level. His long, 6-4 frame should help him out-muscle defensive backs and win contested catches downfield.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

North Dakota State has won at a record rate at the lower levels. The Bison are rumbling into the FBS

North Dakota State paved the road to reach the FBS with a record 10 national championships in a 14-year span that highlighted the two-decade stay in the FCS

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

A reshaped Mountain West faces a pivotal season after 5 teams bolt for the Pac-12

Commissioner Gloria Nevarez said the Mountain West has a bright future despite losing five football programs to the Pac-12

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

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College Football Rankings: Where Michigan Landed After Its Week 1 Hail Mary Win

How Much Is Wisconsin Coach Luke Fickell's Buyout? Contract Details In 2026

North Dakota State blanks Fordham 38-0, improves to 2-0 in first FBS season

College Football Rankings: North Dakota State Enters The Mix After Week 0

North Dakota State opens its FBS era with a 33-7 win over Jacksonville State

2026 College Football Sleepers: Dark Horse Teams In Every Conference

2026 College Football Odds: Group Of Six Power Rankings

Sammy’s Sportsbook Whispers: Wise Guys Back Notre Dame, Fade Florida

12 College Football Bold Predictions For 2026, From The CFP Field To Coaching Gigs

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's 5 College Football Futures Best Bets

North Dakota State has won at a record rate at the lower levels. The Bison are rumbling into the FBS

A reshaped Mountain West faces a pivotal season after 5 teams bolt for the Pac-12