The 2024 North Dakota State Bison football team represented North Dakota State University as a member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Bison were led by first-year head coach Tim Polasek. Polasek joined the Bison after being an offensive coordinator at North Dakota State, Iowa, and most recently, Wyoming. Polasek was assisted by first-year offensive coordinator Jake Landry, who joined the Bison from St. Thomas, as well as co-defensive coordinators Grant Olson and Nick Goeser. The Bison played their home games at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota.
The Bison finished their regular season with a 10–2 record (7–1 in conference), losing to Colorado and South Dakota. They were seeded second in the FCS playoffs and received a first round bye; they then defeated Abilene Christian, Mercer, and South Dakota State to reach the championship game. The Bison completed their season by defeating Montana State on January 6 in Frisco, Texas, to capture the program's tenth FCS title in 14 seasons, and 18th overall title. This would also be North Dakota State's final championship at the FCS level, as they would start their transition to the FBS in 2026.
Preseason MVFC poll
The Missouri Valley Football Conference released its preseason poll on July 22, 2024, voted on by league athletic directors, coaches, and media members. The Bison were predicted to finish second in the conference.
Schedule
Game summaries
Regular season
Colorado (FBS)
Tennessee State
East Tennessee State
Towson
Illinois State
North Dakota
Southern Illinois
South Dakota State
Murray State
Northern Iowa
Missouri State
South Dakota
NCAA Division I playoffs
Abilene Christian (second round)
Mercer (quarterfinal)
South Dakota State (semifinal)
Montana State (national championship)
Roster
2025 NFL draft
The following Bison players were selected in the 2025 NFL draft. Player Position School Draftround Roundpick Overallpick Team Grey Zabel North Dakota State 1 18 18 Seattle Seahawks Cam Miller North Dakota State 6 39 215 Las Vegas Raiders
Rankings
References