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McFeely: With no starting offensive tackles back, it's rare year for Bison

With Beau Johnson at left tackle and likely Josh Magin at right tackle, NDSU has big shoes to fill at historically strong position

https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison...year-for-bison

"My message to that group is, who's going to step up and take a job and take a job and not let go of it? That's where there's some opportunity cultivated for Ryan Babatz," Polasek said. "Right now, I'm not sure. I just haven't seen any of the two sophomores (Nate Schneckloth, Jack Liwienski), the junior (Devin Lockerby) or the true freshman (Babatz) say, 'This is going to be my spot.'"

Polasek likes Johnson, Empey and Fraley if they can stay together on the left side.

"I think we have to get better play out of the other side," he said. "Josh Magin's got to be a little more consistent. I think the defensive line kind of crawled back up on us."

Early injuries might take bite out of Bison's special teams, depth. Promising young players Elliott, Eady could miss significant time.

https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison...al-teams-depth

Linebacker Alex Elliott, safety Taylen Eady and linebacker Gavin Sell — all of whom were in the mix to contribute either on special teams, defense or both — were sidelined at Wednesday's practice that was open to the media. In addition, backup cornerback Will Rosenmeyer and freshman offensive lineman Brett Tastad were wearing knee braces and using crutches.

McFeely: For running back D.J. Scott, transfer to NDSU means opportunity

With departure of Marty Brown, Scott and others have chance to be big part of Bison offense.

https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison...ns-opportunity

Scott is a redshirt sophomore running back who transferred from Football Bowl Subdivision newbie Kennesaw State and, in the words of Bison head coach Tim Polasek, is in a "dogfight" with true freshman Myles Mitchell to be the No. 2 back behind starter Barika Kpeenu.

"The guys that can make plays are going to play around here," Polasek said after Wednesday's practice, the fourth open to the media this fall camp. "We are looking for someone to establish themselves as the No. 2 playmaker and I like D.J. right now a lot. D.J. Scott has really done some good things."

Scott, Mitchell, Minnesota transfer Cortez LeGrant and true freshman Charles Ross III have emerged as the leading candidates.

NDSU Football RBs coach Sam Ojuri joins The Insiders - Aug 11th, 2025

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nds...2025--67333274

SportsCenter's Matt Barrie took over as OC and called a few plays at NDSU practice

https://x.com/i/status/1954985782466228704

NDSU's next Omaha sensation, Jackson Williams is ready for his breakout season

Williams is eager to join a group that consists of Easton Stick, Christian Dudzik, RJ Urzendowski and Nick DeLuca.

https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison...reakout-season

The Williams and Payton families are connected as Jackson’s younger brother Bryson plays baseball with Cole’s younger brother Ethan. Jackson says that Payton is an Omaha legend. Bryson is no slouch on the football field either, he fielded offers from nearly 20 teams, including NDSU. He announced earlier this summer his commitment to Matt Campbell and Iowa State.

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Originally Posted by Bisman

SportsCenter's Matt Barrie took over as OC and called a few plays at NDSU practice

https://x.com/i/status/1954985782466228704

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You can find the segment on You Tube.

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Originally Posted by mtoutfitter

You can find the segment on You Tube.

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How many fcs schools wrote down those plays? Lol. Tim is the man.

Freshman RB Myles 'Money' Mitchell joins The Insiders - August 12th, 2025

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fre...2025--67346743

No moment is too big for him - Do it all man for the Bison offense Raja Nelson joins The Insiders - Aug 12th, 2025

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-...2025--67346924