Winning a championship never gets old. North Dakota State has cemented itself as the true powerhouse of the Division I Football Championship Subdivision after winning its 10th FCS title in the last 14 seasons.
Like many championship teams, the Bison earned a trip to the White House. Despite winning 10 times, this will be just their second visit, with their first coming in 2019 after winning their 2018 championship.
This is also the second time they have visited the White House with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
North Dakota State Bison Visit White House
After not going for their 2021 championship, the Bison returned for their second visit on April 9. During their visit, the team took a sightseeing tour, which included the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, and took part in a ceremony at Capitol Hill, where North Dakota’s congressional delegation waited to greet and congratulate the team.
“Our Bison football team’s national championship victory is a source of great pride for the entire NDSU community and the state of North Dakota,” said NDSU President David Cook in a press release.
“Their invitation to the White House highlights the exceptional talent and determination of our student-athletes. We thank Senators Hoeven and Cramer for joining us in celebrating this remarkable milestone.”
South Dakota State won the FCS championship two years in a row before the Bison took it back. As the No. 3 seed, the Bison had a first-round bye and defeated Montana 35-18 in the second round.
They then defeated the University of the Incarnate Word 55-14 in the quarterfinals, the reigning champion Jackrabbits 28-21 in the semifinals, and finally won the championship with a 35-32 victory over No. 1 seed Montana State. The Bobcats came into the game averaging over 300 rushing yards a game but were held to 199.
The Bison jumped out to a 21-3 lead at halftime before the Bobcats came roaring back and made it just a three-point game by the end of the third quarter. Even with the valiant comeback, the damage was already done, and the Bison remained in the driver’s seat.
Bison wide receiver Bryce Lance ended with a career-high 108 yards on nine catches, which included a 39-yard catch to set up a fourth-quarter touchdown to give the Bison a 10-point lead. Quarterback Cam Miller finished 19 for 22 for 200 yards and two touchdowns to earn his second career title.
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The championship game loss for the Bobcats was their first loss of the entire season.
“This season was extremely special,” said Miller. “We’re very thankful for this opportunity.”
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