NDSU prepares for Mountain West transition amid past successes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 3:32 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
North Dakota State University (NDSU) is set to join the Mountain West Conference, a move long anticipated by former athletic director Gene Taylor. The Bison have had sustained interest from the conference, particularly a call made in 2024. While geographical challenges exist due to their distance from other FBS teams, recent shifts in conference alignments have made this transition feasible. NDSU aims to make a significant impact in its new league, eyeing potential invitations to the College Football Playoff despite not currently facing any Power Four teams this season. The school's history of success in the FCS will inform its ambitions at the FBS level.
- •NDSU transitions to the Mountain West Conference
- •Gene Taylor confirms long-standing interest from the Mountain West
- •Geographical challenges notable for NDSU's FBS move
- •Bison aim for College Football Playoff berth
- •NDSU has a strong FCS history with multiple championships
- 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Former NDSU Exec Makes Telling Comment on Mountain West Interest
"Amid NDSU joining the Mountain West Conference, former Bison athletic director Gene Taylor has intel on the interest developed. The post Former NDSU Exec Makes Telling Comment on Mountain West Interest appeared first on HEAVY.
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