Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal

John Mateer, Darian Mensah, Eric Singleton Jr. and Fernando Mendoza are among the best players who have entered the transfer portal. Here are our rankings.

NDSU extends FCS dominance, wins 10th championship in 14 seasons

North Dakota State won its record 10th Football Championship Subdivision title by beating top-seeded and previously undefeated Montana State 35-32 on Monday night.

North Dakota State holds off Montana State to win FCS title

North Dakota State closes out Montana State to win its first FCS national title since 2021.

Previewing FCS college football national championship game

NDSU looks to reclaim spot atop FCS, while Montana State seeks its first title in 40 years.

Lance and Miller team to send North Dakota State to FCS title game with 28-21 win over Jackrabbits

— Bryce Lance caught three touchdown passes from Cam Miller, including a one-handed game-winner, to give North Dakota State a 28-21 win over two-time defending national champion South...

North Dakota State, Montana State reach FCS title game

A one-handed game-winning TD catch by Bryce Lance gave North Dakota State a 28-21 win over South Dakota State and a berth in the FCS title game against Montana State, a 31-17 winner later Saturday over South Dakota.

Bryce Lance hauls in sensational one-handed TD grab for NDSU

Trey Lance's brother Bryce makes a ridiculous touchdown catch for his third score of the game for North Dakota State.

FCS football 2024 semifinal preview

Chalk has held so far in the FCS playoffs. That sets up two huge matchups with a trip to the finals on the line.

Miller throws for 2 TDs, runs for another as North Dakota State tops Mercer 31-7 in FCS quarterfinal

— Cam Miller threw a pair of touchdown passes to Bryce Lance and ran for another to lead North Dakota State over Mercer 31-7 on Saturday and into the FCS semifinals.

2024 FCS college football quarterfinals preview

Top seeds Montana State, North Dakota State, South Dakota State and South Dakota could be on collision course.

FCS title game moves from Texas to Nashville for '25, '26 seasons

The Football Championship Subdivision title game is moving to Nashville for the 2025 and 2026 seasons because of a multiyear stadium renovation project in Frisco, Texas.

North Dakota State erases 14-point deficit, beats Abilene Christian 51-31 in FCS second round

— Cam Miller threw three touchdown passes, ran for another and second-seeded North Dakota State blew past a 14-point deficit to beat 15th-seeded Abilene Christian 51-31 on Saturday in the second round of the FCS playoffs.

South Dakota scores with 12 seconds left to beat FCS top-ranked North Dakota State 29-28

— Aidan Bouman threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Javion Phelps with 12 seconds left and South Dakota defeated FCS top-ranked North Dakota State 29-28 on Saturday to claim a share of its first Missouri Valley Football Conference championship.

North Dakota State eases by Missouri State to clinch at least a share of MVFC championship

— Cam Miller threw for a career-high four touchdowns, backup quarterback Nathan Hayes added another TD and North Dakota State defeated Missouri State 59-21 on Saturday to take over sole possession of first place and clinch at least a share of the...

FCS top-ranked North Dakota State rambles on to ninth straight win, 42-19 over Northern Iowa

— Cam Miller threw a pair of touchdown passes, TK Marshall returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and FCS top-ranked North Dakota State defeated Northern Iowa 42-19 on Saturday.

TK Marshall goes 100 yards for North Dakota State kickoff return

TK Marshall goes end zone-to-end zone on an electric kickoff return for North Dakota State vs. Northern Iowa.

FCS top-ranked North Dakota State rolls to 59-6 win over Murray State for 8th straight victory

— CharMar Brown ran for three scores, Bryce Lance caught three touchdown passes and FCS top-ranked North Dakota State rolled past Murray State 59-6 on Saturday for its eighth win in a row.

North Dakota State gets pick-6 off deflection

North Dakota State gets pick-6 off deflection

Miller's 2 TD passes to Nelson help N. Dakota State beat S. Dakota State 13-9

Cam Miller threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to RaJa Nelson with 1:49 to play and North Dakota State, ranked No. 2 in the FCS coaches poll, beat top-ranked South Dakota State 13-9 Saturday night to snap a five-game skid against the Jackrabbits.

Trio guides North Dakota State to 24-3 victory over Southern Illinois

— Cam Miller threw a touchdown pass and CharMar Brown and Barika Kpeenu had touchdown runs as North Dakota State cruised to a 24-3 victory over Southern Illinois on Saturday.

Cam Miller's 3 total touchdowns power North Dakota State to 41-17 victory over North Dakota

— Cam Miller threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third to lead North Dakota State's 41-17 victory over North Dakota on Saturday.

Cam Miller, CharMar Brown lead way for North Dakota State in 42-10 rout of Illinois State

— Cam Miller threw three touchdown passes, CharMar Brown added 100 yards rushing and North Dakota State defeated Illinois State 42-10 on Saturday for its 13th straight victory in the series.

Miller's four TDs power North Dakota State in 52-3 rout of Tennessee State in home opener

— Cam Miller threw for 181 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another 43 yards and a score as North Dakota State routed Tennessee State 52-3 in its home opener Saturday.

College football takeaways: Week 1's big moments

After five straight days of college football, check out key takeaways from this past weekend.

Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter help Colorado hold off North Dakota St.

Colorado's Shedeur Sanders threw for 445 yards and four touchdowns -- three to Travis Hunter -- as the Buffaloes held off FCS power North Dakota State 31-26.

Why these North Dakota State and South Dakota State stars stayed put this offseason

NDSU tackle Grey Zabel and South Dakota State QB Mark Gronowski could have moved up to play at a power conference this year. But they stayed put and are looking to pull big upsets in Week 1.

2024 NFL draft: Jeff Legwold ranks the top 100 prospects

Longtime draft expert Jeff Legwold picks this year's top prospects. In 2023, 78 of his picks were selected in the top 100.

Breaking down South Dakota State-Montana and picking best FCS teams ever

The Jackrabbits are dominating teams and going for back-to-back titles. Can the Grizzlies pull the upset? Would another huge win let South Dakota State challenge Marshall or North Dakota State for the best team in FCS history?

USC adds North Dakota State's Matt Entz to coach linebackers

USC made another significant addition to address its underperforming defense on Sunday, as the Trojans hired North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz as the school's linebackers coach and assistant head coach for defense.

Jayden Price takes off on a 82-yard punt return TD

Jayden Price takes the punt return 82 yards to the end zone for a North Dakota State touchdown.

NDSU eliminates Montana State on a walk-off extra point block in OT

North Dakota State comes up with a massive extra point block in overtime to eliminate Montana State and advance to the FCS quarterfinals.

2023 FCS playoff preview: Can anyone stop South Dakota State?

The defending champion Jackrabbits will be hard to catch. Here's a look at who has the best shot as the FCS playoffs get underway.

Oklahoma softball joins elite company with title three-peat

Sooners softball joins Stanford men's gymnastics as the only NCAA Division I programs with an active three-peat, and is one of just 27 programs to complete a three-peat since 2000.

2023 NFL draft: Jeff Legwold ranks the top 100 prospects

Longtime draft guru Jeff Legwold picks this year's top prospects. In 2022, 78 of his picks were selected in the top 100.

2023 NFL draft comps: Our best prospect-to-pro matches

Matches for Anthony Richardson, Nolan Smith and Emmanuel Forbes? We asked NFL analysts for their favorite player comps in this year's class.

Cody Mauch of North Dakota State taking smile to 2023 NFL draft

A former walk-on at North Dakota State, Mauch has added technique, weight (and hair) to a jovial personality and a toothless grin.

South Dakota State wins 1st FCS title over North Dakota State

South Dakota State beat archrival North Dakota State 45-21 to win its first FCS title in its second championship game appearance.

Mark Gronowski takes the QB keeper 51 yards to the house

Mark Gronowski keeps it himself and outruns the Bison's defense for a 51-yard Jackrabbits touchdown.

FCS championship: Breaking down South Dakota State-North Dakota State

The FCS title game renews one of the sport's most bitter rivalries. Will the Jackrabbits finally break through or will the Bison again reign supreme?

Chris Klieman's successful rise from FCS to Kansas State

Facing skeptics despite four national titles at North Dakota State, K-State's coach has delivered on the big stage, perhaps paving the way for others in FCS.

FCS semifinals: Previewing North Dakota State-Incarnate Word, Montana State-South Dakota State

Quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. gives Incarnate Word a puncher's chance against North Dakota State, while South Dakota State-Montana State lines up as a classic.

FCS quarterfinals: Top games, key player, updated title odds

With the top eight seeds all still alive, we look at how Samford can challenge North Dakota State and assess the title hopes of each remaining team.

FCS playoffs round of 16: Top matchups, key player, latest odds

The top eight seeds, led by No. 1 South Dakota State and defending champion North Dakota State, join the second round of the FCS playoffs.

FCS playoffs: Ranking every team's chances

Is it finally South Dakota State's year, or will North Dakota State take home another title? A look at the 24 teams vying for the FCS championship.

College football Week 12 recap: Best highlights and takeaways

Snow fans? Walk-off field goals? A new Heisman front-runner? Week 12 of the college football season had everything.

South Dakota State awarded top seed in 24-team FCS playoffs

South Dakota State and Sacramento State earned the top two seeds in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs when the 24-team field was announced Sunday.

Will college football realignment be the end of FCS vs. FBS?

Expanding conferences means expanding conference games, leaving less room to schedule FCS opponents who benefit from the experience and the paycheck.

South Dakota State tops FCS No. 1 North Dakota State

South Dakota State knocked off top-ranked and defending FCS national champion North Dakota State on Saturday.

North Dakota State, South Dakota State and the tale of the Dakota Marker

The Dakota Marker -- aka the best rivalry you don't know about -- renews hostilities this weekend between the two best teams in the FCS.

Mike Leach gives wedding planning advice, plus more college football quotes of the week

Kirby Smart pays respect to the SEC, Malik Heath is in awe, Dorian Thompson-Robinson's squad had a chip on their shoulder, and North Dakota State is running it old-school.