Skip to main content

Oops! NCAA sends NDSU's championship banner to UND

What's the difference between the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University? Apparently nothing because the NCAA accidentally sent NDSU's championship football banner to UND. Either that or it was a really good cheap shot!
  • Author:
  • Updated:
    Original:

What's the difference between the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University? Apparently nothing because the NCAA accidentally sent NDSU's championship football banner to UND. Either that or it was a really good cheap shot!

Next Up

minnesota river
MN News

Fishermen find body floating in Minnesota River in Shakopee

The body was found upstream from Minnesota River Heritage Park.

ambulance
MN News

Minneapolis man dies after crash leaves him pinned under vehicle

Clemente Garcia, 20, died Wednesday morning.

Minneapolis police
MN News

19-year-old gunned down marks 43rd homicide in Minneapolis this year

The victim's identity has not been released.

Screen Shot 2022-06-25 at 11.01.17 AM
MN News

Woman breaks free after being kidnapped and taken to Brooklyn Park

The woman was taken by force as she arrived at her work in Plymouth.

abortion, planned parenthood
WI News

Planned Parenthood suspends abortion services in WI due to 173-year-old law

A battle in the courts is likely coming.

image
Minnesota Life

How the fastest animal on the planet returned to MN after local extinction

The fastest animal on Earth had once vanished from Minnesota and Wisconsin.

image
Minnesota Life

St. Paul's new 'skate trail' brings non-traditional park to life

Gateway Park is the first of four parks to open in the Highland Bridge redevelopment.

FWDqyh6UEAENgIG
MN Weather

80 mph winds, large hail possible with severe storms in MN

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for much of the state until 3 a.m. Saturday.

290376311_5009722282489162_198055240351933487_n
MN News

30 people evacuated as flooding hammers small town

It's assumed that at least eight inches of rain fell in Randall, with more heavy rain expected Friday night into Saturday morning.

Intersection in Rochester.
MN News

Boy dies in motorcycle crash in Rochester

Police are investigating as of Friday afternoon.

Tab2FileL (13)
MN Weather

Numerous severe storms likely in Minnesota Friday night

Watch the video for the full details with meteorologist Sven Sundgaard.

court room
MN News

Teen pleads guilty in shooting death of 15-year-old girl in Columbia Heights

Damico Jamal-Tokyo High will receive a sentence in juvenile court, along with an adult prison sentence.

Related

MN Sports

Mistaken identity: UND receives NDSU’s football banner

More ammo for those who say the NCAA is clueless. The University of North Dakota received a championship banner for winning the Division I football title in January. One problem with that. Their biggest rival actually won that game: North Dakota State.

MN Sports

Sanctions leave UND with no identity at milestone NCAA tournament

The University of North Dakota made its debut at the NCAA women's college hockey tournament, but the team doesn't appear in the program because the photo showed the athletes in their Fighting Sioux uniform. "It’s a shame. But it’s something we have to deal with," said UND athletic director Brian Faison.

MN Sports

NDSU Bison fans welcome home championship team

About 1,500 fans, dressed in green and gold, were at the Fargodome late Saturday night to welcome home the North Dakota State University football team. The Bison won the school's first Division I title with a 17-6 victory over Sam Houston State University in Frisco, Texas.

MN Sports

UND could soon drop Fighting Sioux nickname

North Dakota's state Senate supports the removal of UND's Fighting Sioux nickname. State law currently forces UND use the nickname, and they've faced NCAA sanctions because of it. If the new law passes, UND will have to wait three years before choosing a new nickname.

MN Sports

NCAA to UND: Don't bring 'Fighting Sioux' name or logo to playoffs

The University of North Dakota must forfeit postseason play if the school displays the controversial nickname or logo, the NCAA said in a letter to the university provost.

MN Sports

NDSU will not suspend football players in election fraud case

Nine current North Dakota State University football players are among 15 people accused of faking petition signatures to get two measures on the November ballot. NDSU athletic director Gene Taylor tells the Fargo Forum the players will not be suspended from the team.

MN Sports

At UMD, it's time to raise banner

Notre Dame may be ranked No. 1 in college hockey right now, but it's just a number. Tonight they're playing the real champs at Amsoil Arena in Duluth where the UMD Bulldogs will raise their first NCAA championship banner. Going into the season, UMD is ranked No. 8

MN Sports

Championship Preview: North Dakota State vs. Sam Houston State

The North Dakota State University Bison football team is in Frisco, Texas to play for a championship title on Saturday. NDSU is going into the matchup with a 13-1 record. Sam Houston is undefeated, but the Bison rank No. 1 in scoring defense.