Current Programs & Conferences
2026 FBS football and 2026–27 NCAA Division I basketball. Historical title affiliations appear with the sourced program history below.
| Program | Current Affiliation | Sources & References |
|---|---|---|
| Football · FBS | Mountain West Conference | Sources & References |
| Men’s Basketball · Division I | The Summit League | |
| Women’s Basketball · Division I | The Summit League |
The Bigger Picture · Football
North Dakota State Program History
FBS final AP history starts with the 2026 season, once its final poll is published. Earlier championships are shown below with their competition level.
Football · Conference Titles
12 Missouri Valley Football Conference Championships
- 2011*
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014*
- 2015*
- 2016*
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
- 2021
- 2024*
- 2025
* Shared conference title
Sources & References
Football · Conference Titles
1 Great West Football Conference Championship
- 2006
Sources & References
Football · Conference Titles
26 North Central Conference Championships
- 1925*
- 1932
- 1935
- 1964*
- 1965
- 1966*
- 1967
- 1968
- 1969
- 1970
- 1972*
- 1973*
- 1974*
- 1976
- 1977
- 1981
- 1982
- 1983*
- 1984*
- 1985
- 1986
- 1988
- 1990
- 1991
- 1992
- 1994*
* Shared conference title
Sources & References
Sources & References
Beyond the Ballot
Meet North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University is a public land-grant university in Fargo. It was founded in 1890 as North Dakota Agricultural College and continues to connect education and research with communities across the state.
- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
- University Type
- Public · Land-grant
- Founded
- 1890
- Total Enrollment
- 11,952Fall 2025 · University-wide undergraduate, graduate and PharmD students
- Nickname
- North Dakota State Bison
- Football Conference
- Mountain West ConferenceReviewed affiliation · 2026
- FCS Football National Championships
- 10School-Recognized Titles2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2017 · 2018 · 2019 · 2021 · 2024
- Division II Football National Championships
- 5School-Recognized Titles1983 · 1985 · 1986 · 1988 · 1990
- College Division Football National Championships
- 3School-Recognized Titles1965 · 1968 · 1969
- Football North Central Conference Championships
- 261925 · 1932 · 1935 · 1964 · 1965 · 1966 · 1967 · 1968 · 1969 · 1970 · 1972 · 1973 · 1974 · 1976 · 1977 · 1981 · 1982 · 1983 · 1984 · 1985 · 1986 · 1988 · 1990 · 1991 · 1992 · 1994
- Football Great West Football Conference Championships
- 12006
- Football Missouri Valley Football Conference Championships
- 122011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017 · 2018 · 2019 · 2021 · 2024 · 2025
Men’s Basketball Titles
Championship history has not been added for this program. No title total is inferred from the current membership record.
Women’s Basketball Titles
Championship history has not been added for this program. No title total is inferred from the current membership record.
Available AP Poll Analysis
These dated views describe specific poll editions and seasons; they are separate from school facts and championship history.
- Football · 2026 Ranking History
- Men’s Basketball · 2025–26 Final Poll Analysis
Named ballot coverage is unavailable in the available editions.
Saved on this device. No account needed. - Women’s Basketball · 2025–26 Final Poll Analysis
Named ballot coverage is unavailable in the available editions.
Saved on this device. No account needed.
Football AP Poll Analysis
Existing Football ranking history and individual voter analysis.
2026 AP Football Poll
North Dakota State · Week 5
Ranked in 0 of 6 published polls this season.
Latest poll:
Coverage: –
AP Result
NRStill not ranked
Compared with Week 4
Voter Support
Of the 70 available ballots, 3 ranked North Dakota State and 67 left the team unranked.
- Ranked North Dakota State
- 3
- Left unranked
- 67
- Highest Vote
- #23
- Lowest Ranked Vote
- #25
Among ranked votes
Among ranked votes
2026 Games & Scores
Full Schedule & Results →Upcoming matchups and recent results, with game statistics and AP voter context.
2026 Season at a Glance
AP rank and voter agreement across available polls.
| Poll | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · Preseason | NR | 0 | 0%0/69 Voters | — |
| 2026 · Week 1 | NR | 0 | 0%0/69 Voters | — |
| 2026 · Week 2 | NR | 3 | 1%1/68 Voters | 0.00 |
| 2026 · Week 3 | NR | 6 | 4%3/69 Voters | 1.41 |
| 2026 · Week 4 | NR | 6 | 4%3/70 Voters | 1.41 |
| 2026 · Week 5 | NR | 7 | 4%3/70 Voters | 0.94 |
A Look at the Individual Votes
Week 5 · First 10 of 70 voters, sorted by highest vote. Open the weekly view for the complete list.
| Voter | Vote | |
|---|---|---|
| Randy Johnson | #23 | Voter Only |
| Alex Taylor | #23 | Voter Only |
| Javon Edmonds | #25 | Voter Only |
| Creg Stephenson | NR | Both Unranked |
| Jerry Humphrey | NR | Both Unranked |
| Cameron Cox | NR | Both Unranked |
| Tom Murphy | NR | Both Unranked |
| Haley Sawyer | NR | Both Unranked |
| Jon Wilner | NR | Both Unranked |
| Kirk Kenney | NR | Both Unranked |
Ballot Distribution
Every complete ballot for North Dakota State.
4% · 3 of 70 Voters
Average When Ranked: #23.67 · 67 Unranked
View Exact Distribution
| Rank | Voters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 2 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 1 |
| NR | 67 |
