Hayes: NDSU football will thrive in FBS because money talks, tradition walks

February 11, 2026

By Matt Hayes, USA TODAY via Yahoo Sports:Let me see if I’ve got this straight, because I’m a little fuzzy on the particulars.

The most successful FCS program in the modern era, and the third-largest oil-producing state in the country, has joined FBS football.

To this I say: What took so long?

North Dakota State has joined the Mountain West Conference in football beginning this fall, and if you’re looking for some quick analysis, here it is: only Texas and New Mexico produce more oil than North Dakota, the black gold that can change everything in college sports.

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NDSU football will thrive in FBS because money talks, tradition walks

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.

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