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The North Dakota State Bison celebrate with the championship trophy after the win over the Montana State Bobcats

The North Dakota State Bison celebrate with the championship trophy after the win over the Montana State Bobcats

With North Dakota State's move to the FBS level, what's next for the landscape of FCS Football? We take a look at the future of the subdivision without the Bison.

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Iowa offensive line coach Tim Polasek talks with reporters during Hawkeyes football media day

North Dakota State is making a move to the Mountain West of the FBS.

The North Dakota State Bison have become the latest school to make the jump from the FCS to the FBS.

North Dakota State running back Barika Kpeenu (8)

North Dakota State is making the jump to the Mountain West Conference in time for the 2026 football season.

After a dominant run at the FCS level, North Dakota State football will move up to FBS.

North Dakota State is in conversations with the Mountain West to join the conference as a football-only member

The North Dakota State Bison football team runs onto the field before an FCS Playoff game against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) runs during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings

Nov 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks along the sidelines late in the fourth quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

North Dakota State Bison quarterback Cole Payton (9)

Sep 20, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance (5)

Oct 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) is tackled by Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (7) in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

North Dakota State Bison quarterback Cole Payton (9)

Idaho Vandals quarterback Joshua Wood (3) throws a pass against the Washington State Cougars

North Dakota Fighting Hawks running back Sawyer Seidl (9)

Former UTSA safety Kenyan Kelly on his visit to Tarleton State

Sep 4, 2015; Kalamazoo, MI, USA; General view of Michigan State Spartans helmet on field prior to a game against Western Michigan at Waldo Stadium.

Nov 1, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field.

North Dakota State Bison quarterback Easton Stick (12)

Nov 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost on the sidelines against the Baylor Bears during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images