North Dakota State and Sacramento State debut in FBS today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:20 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
North Dakota State and Sacramento State, both former FCS teams, make their debut in the FBS today, August 29. NDSU is set to face Jacksonville State, while Sacramento State plays Eastern Michigan. NDSU, with a history of success including five national championships in the last nine seasons, enters the season under coach Tim Polasek. Sacramento State, which has never won a national title, starts a new chapter with head coach Alonzo Carter. The Bison finished the previous season with a 12-1 record, while the Hornets ended at 7-5.
- •North Dakota State plays Jacksonville State today
- •Sacramento State faces Eastern Michigan today
- •NDSU's 2025 record was 12-1
- •Sacramento State's 2025 record was 7-5
- •Both teams transition from FCS to FBS this season
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Meet North Dakota State and Sacramento State: FBS's two newest teams
"NDSU and Sac State both make the jump from Division I FCS to FBS this season in college football. Here's what to know on the Bison and Hornets:
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