The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. I dont think theres a bigger play in NDSUs history. There were several Bison boosters, especially friends of his who were pushing him for that job as well. 23 - Lamar Gordon (22 rush, 1 rcv) - 2000, 22 - John Crockett (21 rush, 1 rcv) - 2014, 19 - Paul Hatchett (17 rush, 1 rcv, 1 ret) - 1968, 18 - Paul Hatchett (14 rush, 3 rcv, 1 ret) - 1969, 25 - Lorren Henke (20 brup, 5 int) - 1972, 23 - Steve Krumrei (17 brup, 6 int) - 1968, 22 - Marcus Williams (15 brup, 7 int) - 2011, 20 - Steve Krumrei (13 brup, 7 int) - 1969, 20 - Tyrone Braxton (15 brup, 5 int) - 1985, 18 - Gunar Gossard (18 brup, 0 int) - 1995, 18 - Keith Krebsbach (14 brup, 4 int) - 1972, 18 - Keith Krebsbach (13 brup, 5 int) - 1973. I just think it was a rare year all around. I really thought, and most people thought, the Bison were going to go down there and win that game. I was available for an emergency situation. Its amazing to me. Indiv Season Records; Team Season Records Individual Season Records : RUSHING. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. And so, I knew there was something and I kept thinking that we had to do something. With the help of seven characters that lived, played, bled, wrote and battled through the 1985 season, we revisit thewild year that concluded with NDSU raising itsfifth national championship. Main Navigation Menu. I didnt even see him pitch the ball when I was watching it live. It looked like he was going to be down, hes parallel to the ground and has the ball, he flipped it out somehow. 1985 was supposed to be the Bison's year. Published eight times a year, Bison Illustrated provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Bison community in order to help promote the universitys players, coaches, alumni, supporters, staff and fans. The championship game win marked North Dakota State's 24th straight win, then tying the all-time FCS record. [1] ; Bentrim (NDSU) 4-6-1, 47 yds. And Im thinking this is some kind of joke. But still, again, it was a brief surge for Morningside and tying the Bison was a big moral victory and Earle basically viewed it as a loss. Again, if it doesnt work, well, it goes out of bounds, hopefully. T-3. Yds. 1983 North Dakota State Bison football team, 1983 North Dakota State Bison footballNCAA Division II national champions, 1983 North Central Conference football standings, "North Dakota State Bison College Football (NCAA)", "North Dakota State's big switch turns off SDSU's lights, 2412", "North Dakota St., NebraskaOmaha tie for title", "Towson falls, 2417. The one thing that it does expose is that theres a business side to this game called football, even at that level. Typically, if theyre eliminating that then Benny should be able to get outside, but they were making sure the edge was contained too. I do remember thinking, Hey, were just going to keep this thing running. We wished Coach Morton the best and we kept the Bison thing going. Murray Rocky came over to take over the defense. I was piled on, I remember my back crank and Im thinking I could barely move because there were a couple guys on me, but I heard a cheer. I do recall Earles famous speech. But watching it at that building you look down from where we were, you look at the replay and obviously hes not. The nice thing was we knew what they were running and I think it was just a reverse option, and Murr (Murray) just got in there and their quarterback was carrying it around like a loaf of bread. 4696 - Lamar Gordon (782-4696) - 1998-01: 2. I was so slow they could converge on me. I think they were pretty effective at it. 1971-Bill Demaray, North Dakota State. November 9, 1985 @Augustana, 25-0 Won, 7-2-1 (6-1-1), November 16, 1985 North Dakota, 49-0 Won, 8-2-1 (7-1-1). Solomonson We laugh because as we viewed that film later, the offensive running back that shouldve gone in, but he had the ball in the wrong arm and he was not protecting it. Division II National Championship Game: December 14, 1985 North Alabama, 35-7 Won, 11-2-1 (7-1-1). Stark I was at church with my dad and my brother. If he makes the field goal, were not talking about the 30th anniversary of the 85 championship team for sure. NDSU--Barta 1 run (Kubisz kick) I think that those are the two different styles that you respond to differently. They had a field goal at the end to win it, with no time left. The 1985 North Dakota State football team represented North Dakota State University during the 1985 NCAA Division II football season, and completed the 89th season of Bison football. Total Offense 253 360 I think probably every player had a different thought process on reflecting on how they got handled early in the year. I should have pitched it to James Molstre. stunned the reigning national champs, 2023 NC skiing championship selections announced. (Chul) Schwenkie was their running back and (Scott) Jones was the quarterback and Id played against Jones in high school. I dont know if I would say they didnt stand a chance against us, but I felt confident that we were going to play well. We felt the last few games of the season were closer to what we really were compared to the first four. You guys hung in there hard. And they went home. Rushing 184 313 Murray Being a Bison, youre never over confident and you dont talk about what should have been or what couldve been. September 21, 1985 Minnesota State-Mankato, 35-16 Won, 2-1 (1-0), September 28, 1985 @South Dakota, 14-38 Loss, 2-2 (1-1). Wentz responded with the game-winning 5-yard touchdown run with 37 seconds left to give NDSU a 29-27 win. Don announced to the team that he and the staff were leaving and it was sad. Solomonson I still remember on Mondays wed have a press conference, a telephone press conference with the opponents coach. We were stunned. Stark Its really The Block That Led to the Pitch in Bison history. Well, they obviously ate it up and were able to find ways to stop our veer, to make it tough on us. I dont recall any of us having a revenge thought process. The 1983 North Dakota State football team represented North Dakota State University during the 1983 NCAA Division II football season, and completed the 87th season of Bison football. North Dakota State's defense held the top-seeded Dukes toa season-low 241 yards and 13 points, helped by three forced turnovers. "With our guys, I never saw any doubt in their mind," first-year North Dakota State head coach Chris Klieman told reporters. Lance was most outstanding player in his first championship game appearance, finishing with 166 rushing yards, including a 44-yard touchdown run to put NDSU up 28-13 to start the fourth quarter. Cloud, Morningside was trying to develop a good team. [1] Hows it going to be different for sure? I dont think there was any trepidation, but certainly natural curiosity like, whats Earle going to be like running the offense? Derrek Tuszka (2016-19): 29.5, 1. Murray I was blessed enough to knock the ball loose and Todd DeBates recovered it, which I think, if they wouldve scored there, we wouldve been down 14-0. He still believed in us as a coach and had confidence in us, but were going to keep working and keep pushing. From a scheme perspective, not a lot changed. The quotes have been edited for clarity. The Bison defeated the Central State Marauders, 4121, in the National Championship Game en route to the program's first NCAA Division II Football Championship.[2]. We went in and got a call from the coach and he said, Get back, we have a game. It was incredible from the lows. Matt Tracy We all got called to the Bison Sports Arena. Three of No. I remember trying to throw passes and I was throwing side arm. T-3. Running back Sam Ojuri (92 yards) also scored two second half touchdowns. Inside techniques and those type of things that screwed up Bennys reads and then defensive ends coming hard in so we had a tough time as backs getting the outside shoulder, so Bentrim could get the edge. Again, trying to get comfortable with different styles of players, coaching, etcetera. He finished with 319 offensive yards and five total touchdowns in his final game. It was a low point for us because at the time, it just didnt do anything for us. Here's everything to know about the Bison's dynasty, including season-by-season records, notable players and breakdowns of every one of NDSU's championship runs. If I were fast, that play wouldnt have happened. : Former NDSU players Joe Haeg and Kyle Emanuel, now playing in the NFL, were among the throng of former players in Frisco to watch the Bison play for a national championship. So when that came to be, I think it was a matter of being exactly what I said, resilient. That was the difference with those schools I think, especially North Alabama because they were awfully confident coming into the game just with the talk. That was a quiet ride home and there was a lot of self-reflection in the same tone that when Earle said he loved us, hes going to work the crap out of us. Otherwise, I do remember they drove down the field and they were on the two or three-yard line. They had incredible athletes, but they just tried to do too many individual things and the veer, there isnt any better team concept than the veer because you have to work together. But Im in the woods hunting and my mother had driven down from Superior, Wis. to the cabin. I laughed at the end when we tied it at the end someone said, What a great call, Earle, on that play that got the score tied. I chuckled and said, Well, great players make great calls (laughs).. 1985 Division II Playoffs Semifinals: December 7, 1985 @South Dakota, 16-7 Won, 10-2-1 (7-1-1). Stark Earle, or whoever was staying out of that coaching staff, was going to be the heir apparent; there was no question. [1] The 1985 team was led by coach Earle Solomonson. Plus, explore all of your favorite teams' player rosters on FOXSports.com today! The 1985 team came off an 11-2 record from the previous season. Bentrim Its hard to remember a lot of the details of the game, but I think we changed a couple blocking schemes and we might have added a few new wrinkles, but I think a lot of it was we had a young center in Mike Favor. 1986 North Dakota State Bison football team, 1986 North Dakota State Bison footballNCAA Division II national champions, 1986 North Central Conference football standings, "North Dakota St Bison College Football Scores, Schedules, and Analytics", "Hobo Day ambush: N.D. 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Jeff Bentrim I do remember that there were rumors after the season that he was getting interests from other schools and that he was interested in another job. 1 - Ken Muckenhirn - 1986: 1 - Aaron Skyberg - 1998: 1 - Steve McMillan - 1971: 1 - Mark Roshell - 1989: 1 - Zach Colvin - 2013: 1 - Robbie Grimsley - 2017: 1 - Al Nowak - 1971: But the end result was the same, with the Bison once again hoisting the trophy in Frisco. The Bison defeated theSouth Dakota, 277, in the National Championship Game en route to the program's second consecutive, and third NCAA Division II Football Championship. NDSU--Bentrim 4 run (Kubisz kick) GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM They all had different styles on how to motivate and hold players accountable to execution. The backfield trio of Jeff Bentrim, Chad Stark and James Molstre were returning for their junior seasons and Don Morton was the hottest football coach in America. The Bison became the first modern-era Division I football team to finish a single season 16-0. By the time we got back to the playoffs, Mike was a much better player and certainly could hold his own against that all-conference nose tackle that they had. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Rushing--Bentrim (NDSU) 20-111; Lloyd (NDSU) 16-78; Toshner (NDSU) 9-66; Jones (USD) 19-51 We werent going to take anything for granted and we werent going to stumble out of the gate, and my goal that year was to be undefeated. He was selected as the No. The NCC was good and the Bison in the rankings were slipping and I dont think people had given up at that point. Updated college football stats can always be found here. I think we had a little chip on our shoulder and we knew we were way better than what we showed earlier in the year down there. The 1986 team came off an 1121 record from the previous season. Not all of our secrets, but he wasnt with us at the time. October 5, 1985 Northern Colorado, 40-13 Won, 3-2 (2-1), October 12, 1985 South Dakota State, 41-7 Won, 4-2 (3-1), October 19, 1985 @St. The Bison played their home games at Dacotah Field in Fargo, North Dakota. The quarterbacks were a big factor, no doubt about it. After another weekend of notable results, here are some of the biggest changes you need to know about in the NCAA.com power rankings. The Bison held the previous record for consecutive wins as well, winning 33 straight from 2012-14. I was actually working on the sports desk. USD NDSU Murray just made a great play and knocked the ball out of his hands. 1973-Brad Rheingans, North Dakota State. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. We knew that the season was not indicative to how good we were. I cant remember if Don shed a tear or two, I think he might have. The team finished the regular season with a 91 record and made the NCAA Division II playoffs. The Bison played their home games at Dacotah Field in Fargo, North Dakota. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Cloud, it was very painful. Here are the nine FCS football programs with the most all-time wins. Hendricks also had eight tackles and a 20-yard touchdown run on a fake field goal in the first half. I can still remember 30 years later our coordinator saying, Oh God, Earle, they got us. Stark We had a night game, so we knew going into that game that if we win, were in first place (in the NCC) and we had a smash mouth game. A--11,506, Top Individuals Im the one jumping up and down with one arm in the air just going nuts. NDSU became the first undefeated FCS champion since 1996 Marshall. Below are some of the most impressive stats and records from North Dakota State's dynasty. Im the guy on the edge that got Bentrim to the outside. Punts 3-36.7 1-32.0 The Bison have made the playoffs, theyve jumped to number seven. And I went, Holy crap. My dad was probably an hour away from Fargo to pick me up to take me home for Thanksgiving and stuff. FCS FACTS:Everything you need to know about the FCS Championship | Complete championship history. Tracy Im giving you my perspective, which is the offensive line perspective. It was at the end of the year that people were thinking that they might be in trouble if things didnt start happening here. Men's Sports. The Bison played their home games at Dacotah Field in Fargo, North Dakota. FLORENCE, Ala.--North Dakota State captured its third national NCAA Division II football title in the last four years on a cool December day at Braly Stadium with a sound 27-7 win over North Central Conference rival South Dakota. I really think I heard it on the radio. 5. It had to be a combo. Despite all of North Dakota State's team success this decade, it took until 2019 for NDSU to nabits first Walter Payton Award winner. The special teams were responsible for the final three TDs of the game, pinning USD at the 1-yard line on a kickoff return that led to one score, Tyrone Braxton's 84-yard punt return early in the second half upped the lead to 20-0, and Daryl Illikainen's recovery of a fumbled USD punt return in the fourth quarter set up the last score. 1976-Jerry Schmitz, St. The priority was to win the game, but Id be lying if I said there wasnt a little bit of redemption thought on our side of the ball. NDSU has won six straight games against FBS teams since 2010. Chad Stark Honestly, I cant remember truthfully where I heard it. Theyre getting called back. I was in the woods and I remember my dad driving out down the roads and blasting the horn on a consistent basis just honking the horn, honking the horn, and of course anybody in the woods was thinking, What the hell is going on? I exit the woods and he sees me starting to exit the woods and he put the truck into park and steps out and says, You made a move in the rankings; you guys are going to the playoffs. [1] The 1986 team was led by coach Earle Solomonson. I remember like it was yesterday. Photo Gallery [4 photos of 26 players] Regular Season Playoffs Vitals # Player Name Pos. North Dakota State's Matt Biegler grabs a fumble during play against South Dakota State on Oct. 26, 2019. Bentrim 1985 is special because of what we had overcome. Cloud. North Dakota State has gone undefeated in three of its nine national championship seasons. North Dakota State Bison - Roster 12-3 Overall 7-1 Missouri Valley 2nd Team Home Schedule Stats Roster Shop StubHub Offense Defense Special Teams Around the Web Promoted by Taboola Our. DeBates I think the highlight for myself and probably for most of my teammates was definitely a transition year. Going from Coach Morton to Coach Solomonson and again, we were resilient. It doesnt matter the score, were going to push you, were going to keep going and were going to right the ship. I think that was the perfect thing to say to our group of guys. Here's how North Dakota State football finished in each of its seasons as a Division IFCS program. 1986 NCAA Division II Football National Championship Game FLORENCE, Ala.--North Dakota State captured its third national NCAA Division II football title in the last four years on a cool December day at Braly Stadium with a sound 27-7 win over North Central Conference rival South Dakota. Those types of things are an opportunity to get better when crap hit the fan and we were down that much because I dont think we were ever down by that much at any time. That game was almost a microcosm of that year, too. After Sam Houston claimed its first-ever championship in the 2021 spring season, ending North Dakota State's three-peat, the Bison then won their ninth national title in January 2022. Bentrim Did he say its The Block He Missed so I had to go around the guy (laughs)? "They can go wherever they want.". DeBates As players, we knew in that game some of the things in the game needed to be adjusted, to be quite honest with you. Murray I was personally at a buddys house on the University of Minnesota campus and I got a phone call from my brother who said, One of your coaches had called, I cant remember which one, and said that you needed to get back up. I thought my brother was pulling my leg because he was a player at Bemidji State and I thought he was just rubbing his little brother, and then, we laughed about it so I hung up the phone. North Dakota State's first national championship run came inits second FCS playoff appearance, as the Bison earned the No. It was an unbelievable football play. The official 1986 Football schedule for the North Dakota State Bison Carson Wentz took the reins from Jensen in 2014, following the latter's graduation, and led North Dakota State to an unprecedented fourth straight FCS championship. We stormed back and everything seemed to gel a little bit. They probably got better athletes position by position, for the most part, but the team concept seemed like it gelled more in the Midwest than it does on the Coast. The 2019 season marked a changing of the guard for North Dakota State with first-year head coach Matt Entz and redshirt freshman quarterback Trey Lance. 3. North Dakota State's remarkable title run came to a halt in 2016 with a semifinals loss in Fargo to eventual national champion James Madison. And I didnt think it was South Dakota cheers. 13 Iowa (23-21 in 2016), all on the road. I remember driving back from church, and we get out and my mom comes screaming out the door, You gotta go back! But again, I think it was USDs Super Bowl. Sports. They then beat Minnesota (37-24 in 2011), Colorado State (22-7 in 2012), Kansas State (24-21 in 2013), Iowa State (34-14 in 2014) and No. Player Register. I thought he was down and the next thing I see is Molstres back sprinting to the end zone. Track and Field. With the guys that I played with that was for sure a devastating loss at South Dakota. The 2017 Bison are going to be remembered as a group of guys that had great resolve, smacks adversity right in the face when adversity hit us and, lo and behold, we became national champions for the sixth time in seven years.". 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That streak would end at 33 the following season, which now ranks second behind NDSU's current run of 37 consecutive wins entering 2020-21. Kolpack The Pitch, I think everybody remembers that. Everybody had to pull their weight and have an assignment and when its clicking, especially against teams that one guy tries to make a play and gets out of position, well gap that and touchdown. Crosa is about to enter his fourth year on the Bison football roster, having enrolled early at NDSU in the winter of 2019. 1975-Dick Koob, South Dakota State. **All but one game was completed in the spring of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its the players that play the game and we had an underlining feeling and thought of emotion that this is a pretty good group of guys. USD--Jones 1 run (McLoughlin kick) (); : 4309 - John Crockett (752-4309) - 2012-14: 3. Bison Open Champions - 174. I believe the only touchdown they scored, I think Chris Servais, I think it was a long pass route and he just got his feet tangled up with the receiver and that was it. Solomonson We talked to the team about the very fact that the South Dakota game was a very big win and were excited about it, but the only way we can cap this year off with all the things that have happened is we have to win the championship to make this a great season. 1977-Jerry Schmitz, Unattached. Dave Kolpack When Earle got the job, (Dave) Triplett (South Dakota head coach) had applied and a guy named Ross Fortier who coached at Moorhead State, and they were NAIA for the most part. Weve got to get you home and get you back to Fargo. I just remember myself, standing there thinking, Are you kidding me? Here's a quick guide to fullback Hunter Luepke's college career at North Dakota State. Bentrim I dressed actually, but I didnt play. 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