Dom Izzo re-launches his Dizzo's Den podcast, which will be a combination of local sports and the other interests he has, ranging from nerd movies to outrageous food opinions. Today's show is sports heavy with West Fargo Sheyenne senior defensive end Karter Menz about his commitment to play football at the University of Minnesota. Also featured in the show is the North Dakota High School Activites Association Executive Director Matt Fetsch, who visits about the separation of the state hockey tournaments and is there any talk of extending the spring sports season.

No, 4-ranked North Dakota State scored 28 points in the game's first 18 minutes and cruised to a 52-24 victory against No. 16-ranked South Dakota on Saturday in Missouri Valley Football Conference play at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. “Our kids came ready to play," Bison head coach Matt Entz said. "I’m really excited with where we’re at right now.” The Bison (10-1, 7-1 MVFC) clinched an outright MVFC title with the victory and close their regular-season with back-to-back victories heading in the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs. NDSU quarterback Cam Miller completed 19 of 23 passes for 219 yards and a touchdown as the Bison gained 522 yards on 70 plays against the Coyotes. NDSU rushed for 303 yards on 47 attempts.

If you enjoyed this episode, follow the Bison Media Zone podcast. Available on all podcast streaming platforms. South Dakota State running back Pierre Strong Jr. rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns and also threw a touchdown pass. His performance sparked the Jackrabbits to a 27-19 victory against North Dakota State on Saturday in Missouri Valley Football Conference play at Dana J, Dykhouse Stadium. The Bison (8-1, 5-1 MVFC) remained in first place in the Missouri Valley despite the loss. SDSU (7-2, 4-2) has won two consecutive Dakota Marker trophy games. NDSU has two games remaining in the regular season. SDSU built a 27-7 lead in the third quarter and the Bison weren't able to recover, even though NDSU limited the Jackrabbits to 79 yards in the second half.

The top rivalry in the FCS returns this Saturday with plenty at stake. North Dakota State travels to South Dakota State as the Jacks look for a second straight win in the series. SDSU beat NDSU 27-17 back in April, as the Jackrabbits won the Missouri Valley Football Conference and played in the FCS Championship Game for the first time, falling to Sam Houston. The Bison head to Brookings with an 8-0 record for the sixth time since 2013. Ironically, SDSU handed the Bison their first loss in 2017 in Brookings, 33-21. NDSU proceeded to win 39 straight games, an FCS record after that loss. SDSU enters with a 6-2 record, with both losses at home, to Southern Illinois and Northern Iowa. The Jackrabbits are hoping to get standout running back Isaiah Davis back, he has missed a majority of the season with an upper body injury.

No. 2-ranked North Dakota State scored 30 points in the opening half and cruised to a 44-2 victory against Indiana State on Saturday in Missouri Valley Football Conference play at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. The Bison (8-0, 5-0 MVFC) remained unbeaten this season. If you enjoyed this episode, follow the Bison Media Zone podcast available in all podcast stores.

North Dakota State returns to the field this Saturday and will face an opponent they haven't seen since 2017. Indiana State returns to the schedule after rotating off in 2018 and 2019, the Sycamores opted out of the 2020 season. Jeff Kolpack and Dom Izzo discuss the potential change at quarterback and everything else surrounding Bison football.

The Bison (7-0, 4-0 MVFC) scored two touchdown in the game's final 14 minutes to overcome a seven-point deficit. NDSU backup quarterback Cam Miller entered the game late in the third quarter and completed 7 of 9 passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns to lead the charge. Bison receiver Christian Watson had four catches for 106 yards, including the game-winning TD catch with a little less than five minutes to play in the fourth quarter.

Dom Izzo and Jeff Kolpack game preview. The North Dakota State Bison (6-0, 3-0 MVFC) bring a six-game winning streak into a matchup with the Missouri State Bears (4-2, 3-1 MVFC) on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. If you enjoyed this episode, follow the Bison Media Zone podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. 

No. 3-ranked North Dakota State limited Illinois State to less than 100 yards Saturday afternoon to power to a 20-0 victory against the Redbirds in Missouri Valley Football Conference play at Hancock Stadium before 12,416 fans. The Bison defense limited Illinois State to 99 yards on 50 plays and also finished with five sacks. If you enjoyed this episode, follow the Bison Media Zone Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Brought to you by Forum Communications Co.   

Jeff Kolpack and Dom Izzo break down the matchup and look ahead to Saturday's game. North Dakota State returns to the road this weekend as the Bison take on Illinois State Saturday in Normal, Illinois. If you enjoyed this episode, follow Bison Media Zone wherever you listen to podcasts.