NDSU warns old rivals of uncertain future after FBS move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:37 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
North Dakota State University (NDSU) has transitioned from the FCS to the FBS, putting rivalries with University of North Dakota (UND), South Dakota State University (SDSU), and University of South Dakota (USD) on hiatus. Insider Mike McFeely cautions these rivals may not have the chance to rejoin NDSU amid ongoing shifts in college football. Historical success and conference changes suggest NDSU's former rivals must remain competitive and agile in their ambitions to move up to the FBS. Both SDSU and USD have shown the potential to make such a move, similar to Missouri State's recent transition.
- •NDSU has a history of 10 national championships in the FCS.
- •Rivalries with UND, SDSU, and USD may not resume soon.
- •SDSU previously defeated NDSU in the 2022 FCS championship.
- •UND scored a notable win against NDSU, 49-24, in 2023.
- •USD upset NDSU, 24-19, in 2023 as well.
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — NDSU Insider Issues Warning to Old Rivals
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