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Here is a list of 10 interesting facts about the North Dakota State Bison:

1. FCS Dynasty: The Bison have won an incredible 10 NCAA Division I FCS National Championships between 2011 and 2024 — more titles in that span than any other program in the subdivision.
2. Most NCAA Championships: In total across all division levels, NDSU football has captured 18 national championships (10 at Division I FCS, 8 at Division II), tying them with historic programs.
3. Historic Winning Streak: They set the FCS record with a 39-game winning streak, which ran from 2017 to 2021 — one of the longest in modern NCAA history.
4. Five Straight Titles: The Bison are the only NCAA football team (at any level) to win five consecutive national championships (2011–2015).
5. Perfect Seasons: North Dakota State has completed multiple undefeated seasons, including going 16–0 in 2019, making them the first Division I college team to finish 16–0 since 1894 Yale.
6. Fargodome Advantage: The Bison play home games at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota — one of the loudest indoor venues in college football, giving them a significant home-field edge.
7. Success vs. FBS Teams: NDSU has accumulated multiple wins over FBS opponents, including victories against programs like Iowa and Kansas State, showing they can compete above their division.
8. FBS Move: Starting in July 2026, the Bison will transition to the FBS level as a football-only member of the Mountain West Conference, a major step up for the program.
9. First Season: North Dakota State first fielded a football squad in 1894, making it one of the older college football programs in the country.
10. Conference Tradition: Before moving up to Division I, the Bison were a dominant force in Division II, winning multiple championships and numerous conference titles, helping build a long tradition of success that continues today.