Top Storylines From the 2026 FOX College Football Friday Schedule Release
FOX Sports recently revealed its 2026 FOX college football Friday schedule. RJ Young provides the top storylines to watch.2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS
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2026 NFL Draft: 1 Thing to Know About Notable Day 3 Picks
Here's one thing to know about some of the notable selections from Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.APRIL 26 • FOX SPORTS
Bryce Lance runs official 4.34-second 40-yard dash at 2026 combine North Dakota State Bison wide receiver Bryce Lance runs the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
APRIL 25 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Oklahoma produces NFL QBs, Ohio State and LSU thrive at receiver, and Alabama tops at running back
When it comes to producing players for the NFL, it’s not surprising that the top-performing colleges are the most prolificAPRIL 17 • Associated Press
Fewer players from outside the Power Four are being selected in the NFL draft
The NFL draft is seeing fewer longshots from small schoolsAPRIL 10 • Associated Press
North Dakote State WR Bryce Lance Runs 4.34-second 40-Yard Dash North Dakota State Bison wide receiver Bryce Lance runs the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
MARCH 1 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Bryce Lance, WR, NDSU Bison: 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report plus pro comp The less famous of the Lance brothers, second to former 3rd overall selection quarterback Trey Lance, the younger Bryce just capped off an i...
FEBRUARY 28 • NFLMOCKS.COM
Big Picture: North Dakota State Is Poised to Shake Up the FBS in Year 1
North Dakota State is making the leap to the FBS and setting its sights on the College Football Playoff.FEBRUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS
Money talks, tradition walks. NDSU football will thrive in FBS North Dakota State football can be the next Texas Tech. All it takes is oil cash supporting private NIL deals. Bison already know how to win...
FEBRUARY 11 • USATODAY.COM
North Dakota State Pushes to Change Longstanding NCAA Rule Ahead of FBS Move As of now, the Bison won’t be eligible to participate in the FBS postseason until the 2028–29 season.
FEBRUARY 11 • SI.COM
North Dakota State, Winner of 10 FCS titles, Jumps to FBS Mountain West
Perennial FCS power North Dakota State will move up to the FBS level this season and join the Mountain West conference for football.FEBRUARY 9 • FOX SPORTS
North Dakota State, winner of 10 FCS titles, jumps to FBS to join Mountain West in football
Perennial FCS power North Dakota State will move up to the FBS level this season and join the Mountain West for footballFEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press
How is North Dakota State QB Cole Payton Approaching the 2026 Senior Bowl? North Dakota State Bison QB Cole Payton on his performance at the 2026 Senior Bowl before going to NFL.
JANUARY 28 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Inside the Numbers: How Indiana and Miami stack up going into CFP national championship game
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza originally planned to attend Yale, where he was recruited five years agoJANUARY 11 • Associated Press
Illinois State scores 2 late TDs to knock out top-ranked North Dakota State 29-28 in FCS playoff
Illinois State has pulled off a stunning upset against top-ranked North Dakota State in the FCS playoffsDECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press
Kansas State coach Chris Klieman is stepping down after 7 seasons leading the Wildcats
Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman has announced his retirement after nearly 35 years in coaching and the last seven leading the Wildcats, a run that included the Big 12 cha...DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press
Defending champion North Dakota St is No. 1 seed and among record-tying 6 MVFC teams in FCS playoffs
North Dakota State leads six teams from the Missouri Valley Football Conference into the Football Championship Subdivision playoffsNOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press
FCS top-ranked NDSU wins 62-7 to complete undefeated regular season
Barika Kpeenu rushed for two scores and caught his first touchdown pass of the season as undefeated and FCS top-ranked North Dakota State beat St. Thomas-Minnesota 62-7 in a regula...NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press
North Dakota State rolls to 15th straight win, 48-16 over Northern Iowa
Cole Payton and Barika Kpeenu combined for five touchdowns and North Dakota State moved to within one win of a perfect regular season, defeating Northern Iowa 48-16NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press
Top-ranked FCS North Dakota State takes lead late then holds off North Dakota 15-10 for MVFC title
Cole Payton threw for 125 yards and his 8-yard touchdown run with 2:02 left helped top-ranked FCS North Dakota State beat North Dakota 15-10 to claim the Missouri Valley Conference...NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press
Williams' 100-yard kickoff return sparks North Dakota State in 38-30 win over Youngstown State
Cole Payton threw for 194 yards and Barika Kpeenu ran for three touchdowns and North Dakota State won its 13th straight game by beating Youngstown State 38-30NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press
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