North Dakota State's dynasty on hold

October 3, 2020 at 4:13AM
North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance (5) celebrates after beating James Madison 28-20 in the FCS championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde) ORG XMIT: TXSH121
NDSU quarterback Trey Lance, above celebrating the Bison’s 28-20 victory over James Madison in the FCS championship game last Jan. 11, could be playing his last college game Saturday. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

North Dakota State has been the dominant football program in FCS over the past decade, winning eight of the past nine championships. If the Bison get a chance at another title this school year, though, it won't come before May. NDSU's championship run:

2011: 14-1, champion

2012: 14-1, champion

2013: 15-0, champion

2014: 15-1, champion

2015: 13-2, champion

2016: 12-2, lost in semis

2017: 14-1, champion

2018: 15-0, champion

2019: 16-0, champion

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